Episode 3497 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Tuesday 18th December 2012.
Synopsis
Doug's left with a big decision to make about his and Ste's future. Dodger refuses to give up on Texas. Over in Dublin, Brendan and John Paul McQueen get to know one another.Plot
In Dublin, Brendan leaves Eileen a voicemail, insisting he's back to make amends and spend time with his boys. Cheryl rings Brendan and upon learning he's not seen his sons insists that he goes and spends time with them. She then tells Brendan that Ste's leaving the village today, but she doesn't think it's what either of them want. Brendan hangs up on Cheryl when she tries to get through to him. Dodger struggles with his and Texas's break-up. Cheryl's shocked when she thinks she's talking to Ste about Brendan from outside his bathroom, only to find out when the door opens that it's Doug.
Brendan finds Eileen, Declan and Paddy and gives his sons their presents before they board the bus with Eileen. As the bus leaves, a man begs Craig not to go - it's John Paul McQueen! Doug's hurt to have heard everything from Cheryl. He has a big decision to make. Dodger asks Texas to meet him after waving Doug and Ste off at the airport. Ste asks Cheryl to tell Brendan that he says goodbye. Brendan and John Paul get to know one another over a drink at a bar. At the airport, Doug hands a confused Ste a ticket to Dublin. Doug tells Ste what Cheryl had to say and, not wanting to be second best, sets Ste free.
A heartbroken Doug reminds Ste that if he decides that he loves him he'll be right there ready to take him back, otherwise he'll remain thankful to Ste for changing him into the person he wants to be. Dodger's gone and bought a ring for Texas. Doug hands Texas Ste's ticket to America, acknowledging that she mentioned she wanted to get away. Texas agrees to fly out with Doug and writes a note for Dodger. When Texas's phone doesn't ring, a downbeat Dodger realises she's turned it off and isn't coming. Ste gets a flight out to Dublin, heads to Brendan's hotel and knocks on his door. He lets himself in when Brendan opens it and is left speechless to find John Paul in the bed.Cast
Regular Cast
- Leah Barnes - Ela-May Demircan
- Brendan Brady - Emmett J. Scanlan
- Cheryl Brady - Bronagh Waugh
- Doug Carter - PJ Brennan
- Lucas Hay - Reuben Thwaites
- Ste Hay - Kieron Richardson
- Leanne Holiday - Jessica Forrest
- Texas Longford - Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove
- John Paul McQueen - James Sutton
- Dodger Savage - Danny Mac
- Liberty Savage - Abi Phillips
Guest Cast
Music
| Song | Performer | Circumstance |
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| "Halcyon" | Ellie Goulding | In Dublin, Brendan stares at a present with Declan's name on it. The deli goes up for sale. Texas shuts the door on Dodger. |
| "Angels" | The xx | Doug and Texas say their goodbyes to Leanne and Doug then kisses Ste before heading out to America with Texas. Dodger realises that Texas has switched off her phone and isn't coming. Leanne, Leah and Lucas wave off Doug and Texas. |
| "Me and You" | Nero | Having flown out to Dublin, Ste heads to the hotel where Brendan is staying and knocks on his door. Brendan opens the door and Ste lets himself in. |
Notes
Appearances
- First appearance of John Paul McQueen since 20th October 2008.
Broadcast History and Releases
- This episode formed part of the Hollyoaks: 20 Years Young All4 boxset released on 5th October 2015 to celebrate twenty years of Hollyoaks.
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