Hollyoaks fans are in for a treat as the drama intensifies with Darren Osborne's (Ashley Taylor Dawson) business cards discovered in the woods.
In the upcoming episodes of the Channel 4 soap set to air next week, worried Frankie Osborne (Isabelle Smith) and Jack Osborne (Jimmy McKenna) organise a search party to find Darren but Leela Dexter (Kirsty-Leigh Porter) is reluctant to join the search.
As the tension rises, Leela flees from Joel Dexter (Rory Douglas-Speed) and Peri, demanding they leave her alone. Meanwhile, at The Dog, Frankie insists on hearing the truth, refusing any further protection.
Later in the week, Robbie Roscoe (Charlie Wernham) faces confrontation from Vicky Grant (Anya Lawrence) following his confession about his involvement in Darren's disappearance.
In another twist, Joel reveals to Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) about Leela's panic attack in the woods, prompting Mercedes to rush off to see Leela, leaving Joel to secure Casa McQueen.
Amidst all this, Mercedes is determined to make Maria's Christening special, especially with her chemotherapy starting the next day. She savours the peacefulness of the church before the guests arrive and expresses gratitude to Grace Black (Tamara Wall) for her assistance in planning the day.
After Leela's abrupt departure, Joel confides in Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell) about his suspicions regarding his wife's behaviour. When he finally reunites with Leela in the church, he demands answers, but Leela isn't ready to reveal anything yet, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Mercedes, anxious about the effects of her upcoming chemotherapy, decides to distribute her Christmas presents early. Freddie Roscoe (Charlie Clapham) is surprised by a thoughtful gift from her.
As Mercedes begins her chemotherapy journey, everyone comes together to support her. In heart-wrenching scenes, Mercedes confides in Grace that she couldn't face the treatment without her, leaving Grace struggling to hold back tears.
Freddie later arrives at the hospital to relieve Grace. Meanwhile, Abe Fielding (Tyler Conti) takes baby Clara to see Cleo McQueen (Nadine Mulkerrin).
Cleo questions if there's tension between him and Peri, assuming they've split as Abe continues his deception. Later, Abe proposes a Christmas wedding to Peri in just two weeks. Excitedly, Peri arranges a visit to a bridal shop later that day.
Hollyoaks airs Monday to Wednesday on E4 at 7pm and first look episodes can be streamed Channel 4 from 7am
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