Next week on Hollyoaks, more secrets emerge from the night that Rayne met her maker.
Elsewhere, a pill-popping Carter has to apologise after the staff Christmas party, Diane sets John Paul up on a blind date and Lucas's behaviour shocks his mates.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, December 11 (Episode 6262)
Writer: Jenna Campbell
Director: Eleri B Jones
As Mercedes debates what to do about the baby, Warren suggests to a worried Felix that they go to look for her, but Goldie reveals that she's had a text from her insisting that she's safe and needs space.
Sally admits to Diane - the new counsellor at Hollyoaks High - that she's keen for John Paul to find someone to settle down with. Later, at the Dog, Diane tries to figure out John Paul's feelings towards Scott.
Charlie tells Ella that he's still with Shing Lin, not wanting to lead her on, but later some advice from Cindy to Ella backfires.
Meanwhile, Carter uses Freya's painkillers to treat his back pain, Yazz gets flattering messages from a fan of her podcast and Dillon invites Andre to spend the night at the Maaliks'.
This episode airs Monday, December 11 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Friday, December 8 via Channel 4 streaming
Tuesday, December 12 (Episode 6263)
Writer: Shaun Kitchener
Director: Sean Glynn
Carter invites Maxine to the staff Christmas party as his date, but Freya takes the news about her dad's love life badly. Meanwhile, Scott and John Paul are less than enthusiastic when Diane sets them up on a blind date but they end up having a laugh.
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Zoe and Pearl advise Felix to respect Mercedes's wishes and carry on with his life, but Warren overhears and is shocked that Felix is giving up so easy. Later, Warren lies to Zoe that he's so concerned because he fears for Felix's mental health.
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Also: Yazz lashes out at Misbah when she tries to access her phone, while Sally attempts to ask Carter for Hunter to get his job back.
This episode airs Tuesday, December 12 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Monday, December 11 via Channel 4 streaming
Wednesday, December 13 (Episode 6264)
Writer: Gary Sewell
Director: Sean Glynn
The staff let loose at their Christmas party and Sexy Santa Beau delivers the secret santa gifts.
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Carter admits to a worried John Paul that he's trying to fight his demons... but sometimes is willing them to win.
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Lucas ropes in Freya and Dillon to help him steal booze from the staff Christmas party, but they soon ditch him when he admits he stole Freya's old painkillers and suggests that they try them.
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Also: Yazz puts on a dinner to try to make amends with her mum, Vicky meets Andre but misreads the signs, going in for a kiss - and Warren's pleased to learn that Felix is done with Mercedes after her disappearing act.
This episode airs Wednesday, December 13 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Tuesday, December 12 via Channel 4 streaming
Thursday, December 14 (Episode 6265)
Writer: Alanna Hallum
Director: Sean Glynn
A mysterious note suggests that there may be someone who knows more about the night that Rayne was murdered....
A confused Carter wakes up in John Paul's room but John Paul explains that he found his pills and made an excuse to avoid the police getting involved. Later, Carter apologises to a sympathetic Maxine and admits that he's been struggling lately.
This episode airs Thursday, December 14 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Wednesday, December 13 via Channel 4 streaming
Friday, December 15 (Episode 6266)
Writer: Jonathan Boam
Director: Sean Glynn
Hunter shocks Prince with an admission that he stole Rayne's phone the night that she was murdered - and then fesses up to Zoe, convincing her not to call it in. Later, a familiar text tone starts to make Peri suspicious of Hunter...
Rafe and Dilly convince Sienna that it's time to set a date for the big day, and when Sienna starts putting together a guest list, Dilly urges her to keep things small and intimate.
Elsewhere, Joel admits to Leela that he wants a family, while John Paul gives Carter an ultimatum after seeing him kiss Maxine.
This episode airs Friday, December 15 at 7pm on E4 and from 7.30pm on Thursday, December 14 via Channel 4 streaming
Neil Wilkes
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