Episode 5435 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Monday 14th September 2020.
Synopsis
James makes his move on John Paul, but George won't give him up without a fight: is John Paul in danger? Elsewhere, Diane tries her best with Tony.Plot
Verity catches a jealous James watching John Paul and George. He is "feeling lucky". Tony looks at a drawing from the kids' attached to the door. Diane arrives and informs Tony that Ant has a scooter competition, and will not go without Tony. Sami advises James to just tell John Paul. James tells Sami that if he wants to woo Verity, to stop being "so obvious" - she needs a challenge. George pulls away when John Paul tries to hug him, saying that he doesn't like public displays of affection. Diane is concerned when Tony continues to be distant with her. James invites John Paul along to the meal with one of his clients.
Tony doesn't want to go to Ant's competition because he doesn't trust himself, he is worried that he may hurt one of the children. Diane says that she is running out of lies to tell the children. She demands that he returns home. George is suspicious to find John Paul with James. James enjoys teasing George over his jealousy. George arrests James for supposedly drinking alcohol in a public space. James makes clear that he will be making a complaint of wrongful arrest. George tells John Paul to go think about who he wants in the cells. James is relieved to learn that they have not been formerly arrested, and will be released after John Paul solves the ultimatum. George meets with Dean, who has lied to George about Andy meeting up with him. He says it's the only way he could get George to meet with him. Dean says that George doesn't get to ghost him after everything. George laughs when Dean says that he's in therapy and on medication. George says that Dean wasn't enough for him, and has moved on. Dean still wants to give George another chance.
John Paul brings up James shooting Mercedes. James brings up John Paul's affair with Ste. James pours his heart out to John Paul. James corners John Paul against the wall and they nearly kiss, but are interrupted by Mercedes arriving to collect John Paul. George wants to speak to John Paul, but is called out. James offers John Paul the opportunity to "pick up where [they] left off". Tony thinks that Diane is just lonely and Diane is furious that Tony isn't coming home. Tony makes a video call to Edward - leaving Diane was Edward's idea! Mercedes tells John Paul that Sylver forgave her, so he can forgive James. She helps John Paul decide who to choose. James prepares to meet with John Paul - he has chosen George. George deletes a photo album of himself and Dean. George says that nobody is going to be a threat to their relationship. He looks at James and says "I'll make sure of it".Cast
Regular Cast
Guest Cast
Music
| Song | Performer | Circumstance |
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| "Without You" | John Newman & Nina Nesbitt | Verity catches a jealous James watching John Paul and George. He is feeling lucky. Tony looks at a drawing from the kids' attached to the door. Diane arrives and informs Tony that Ant has a scooter competition, and will not go without Tony. |
Quotes
Mercedes McQueen: "Hear you've been a naughty boy, John Paul, hmmm?! Disturbing the piece, littering, gobbing off to a copper. Anyone would think you're a McQueen!"Notes
General
- Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this episode was filmed with social distancing rules in place - including actors playing family members/roommates.
- This episode featured no post-credits scene.
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