The police are at a loss as to who is responsible for Chris's disappearance and everything seems to be going to plan for Liam. Zoe follows his instructions to the letter and arrives at the phone box, but Liam is shocked when she refuses to do anything until she has proof that her brother is still alive. Elsa and Kathy have torn up the rule book concerning Alice's custody case. After her meeting with the welfare officer, Elsa confronts Kathy and demands to know why she is causing trouble. A vicious argument erupts in front of Alice and unable to deal with the confrontation, the young girl turns to Alan for help. Eric's furious when Zak and Butch sabotage the official opening of his gym. And Kelly becomes annoyed by Roy's refusal to move in to the cottage more permanently.