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Ali tells Justin that it was him who told the police about the drugs. Max and O.B. have an ideal day planned choosing the suitable baby-sitter. Steph is very dismissive with Zara - she hasn't got much time for her friends, she's devoting her time to Dan! Joe and Dannii continue to desperately search for a housemate.

Steph isn't in a great mood when she runs into Ellie, telling her about her split with Dan. An excited Dannii asks Mel to move in with her and Joe. Mandy walks into a deserted house to find Max behind the sofa and O.B. behind the curtains. Ali spots the bruise on Liz's face and doesn't believe for a minute that she "walked into a door".

Bombhead is becoming apprehensive of Mr Cunningham's constant presence. Steph is distraught when Dan finishes with her. Meanwhile, everyone's excited by the forthcoming Romeo and Juliet auditions. Nicole and Candy are approached by a model scout. Feigning illness to stay off school, Justin has his mum at his beck and call.

Lisa, Zak, Cameron and Steph head down to rehearsals and are less than impressed with James's "Augusto Boal exercises". Mrs. Dean is distraught; she's lost the eternity ring Johnno gave her. Lee seems to be willing to sacrifice his relationship with Bombhead to fit in with the college "in crowd". Candy and Nicole go to a modelling agency in search of fame and fortune.

Ali is angst-ridden over his feelings for Nicole. Liz continues to keep a watchful eye over Justin, and enlists the help of Darlene and Sophie. Lisa makes a huge fuss about the part she has got in the college play. When the list goes up, Cameron is surprised to discover that he is Romeo! Bombhead wanders around the village in a state of turmoil.

With no man, no prospects and no money, Debbie is forced to evaluate her situation. Bombhead is still behaving strangely and no one can get through to him. Nicole and Candy decide to go shopping. Lee does his best to impress the entertainments committee.

It's D-Day for Lee; will his hard work for the bonfire party finally pay off? Candy convinces Nicole that she will look stunning for the party. Meanwhile, Frankie invites herself and Debbie to the Taylor-Burton family's BBQ.

Concerned about Bombhead, Cameron thinks it'd be a good idea if Lee went to visit him. Ben is sick of Dan's constant moping and gives him a much-needed kick in the right direction. Liz is surprised when Justin bounds down the stairs in his uniform and gets off to school. Nicole is paranoid about being at school after the 'chicken fillet' incident.

Mel and Sophie enter into a bit of sibling rivalry after hearing that there is some new "eye candy" at the Body Boost. Debbie is still in a good mood following the news that she is to become a singer on a ferry. Bombhead becomes frustrated with Lee not answering his calls, so he decides to call in at the Hunters' house.

S10 · E22610 November 2004 2004-11-10 · 30 min＋

Frankie worries as there's no sign of Johnno. Bombhead continues to isolate himself from his friends. Bella hires Lisa as her assistant, whilst Dan sulks after learning of Debbie's impending departure.

O.B.'s marketing skills are not what you would expect from a man with a first in Business Studies. Darlene, Mel, Sophie and Mrs. Taylor are about to set out on their eagerly awaited shopping trip to London. Dan has big plans to change his life although he refuses to tell Ben what they are. Mrs. Dean insists that her relationship with her husband is fine after being quizzed by Craig. Nicole and Candy start to put "Operation Lady Bumps" into action.

Frankie's world falls apart. Things go from bad to worse for Liz, and Darlene wonders if Liz is on the verge of a breakdown. Candy and Nicole go to the cosmetic surgery clinic. Can Nicole bounce back from this unexpected disappointment?

Mr. Dean returns home, but only to announce that he's leaving Mrs. Dean for a much younger woman. Mr. C tries to convince Bombhead to talk to somebody about his problems. Stacey and Lee head down to college early to try out Stacey's beauty therapy experiment. Nicole gets Russell to clean her room in return for her typing up an essay for him.

The Deans are still reeling from Mr. Dean's treacherous departure into the arms of an impregnated younger woman. O.B. is ready to start his first day as a window cleaner. Darlene doesn't seem too excited about her 18th birthday. Nicole shows Candy the pictures of botched breast enlargement operations that Russell gave her.

The HCC drama society's attempt to put on a production of Romeo and Juliet is fast becoming a tragedy in its own right. Darlene is angry at Justin's ungrateful and surly attitude. Nicole is still obsessed with the size of her breasts. O.B.'s career as a window cleaner is proving tougher than he thought.

It's Darlene's birthday and her family are intent on giving her a surprise birthday party. Lee decides to take a trip to the Body Boost pool for a "cardio vascular workout", or "looking at the talent" as Stacey would call it. Nicole has convinced her mum to give her £1,000 from her savings fund. Craig's mum seems to be much more enthusiastic about his "date" with Darlene than he is.

Cameron is still struggling with his Shakespeare, much to Bella's annoyance. At the Taylors', everyone is trying to come to terms with Darlene's injuries after Justin pushed her through a window. Candy tells Nicole that she had a dream in which Nicole was on the front cover of a magazine.

Bombhead is terrified when he returns to his house to find the police waiting for him. Having failed in the world of bouncy castles and naked window cleaning, O.B. is down in the dumps. Liz is having second thoughts about getting the police involved with her family problems.

S10 · E23523 November 2004 2004-11-23 · 30 min＋

Lee and Sally struggle to see Bombhead in such a state. Richard returns to Liz with demands about Justin. O.B. and Zara encounter each other at the Father Christmas auditions.

Frankie's trying to put on a brave face since Johnno's departure. The gang are still reeling from the news of Bombhead's mum and feel incredibly guilty for neglecting him. Nicole becomes increasingly confused about her body image as she sits through Becca's lesson on beauty. Zara and O.B. audition for the role of Santa at the local grotto.

Lee struggles to get Bombhead to talk. Bella hides the fact that it's her birthday from the rest of the group. Debbie plays down the cut on her face to Dan, embarrassed about her rendezvous with Darren last night. Liz is called in to school to talk about Justin. It's O.B. and Zara's first day on duty at the Grotto.

Dan's pleased with himself for giving Darren a beating. Liz struggles with her conscience - should she send Justin away to Boot Camp? Cameron's ever hopeful of Bella helping him with his lines. Liam's suspicious of Nicole's holiday plans and questions her, but she denies everything. O.B.'s buzzing about his new business idea.

Dan faces the music. Max doubts O.B.'s business acumen. Justin's blasé attitude to boot camp soon passes when the co-ordinator tells him he might not make it home for Christmas.

Having learned that a female recruit, Paula, escaped boot camp, Justin is sure he won't be far behind her. Liam can't believe that Nicole would be so silly as to go ahead with plastic surgery. Lisa has a go at Dan for being so foolish. Tony is down on Christmas.