Next week on Hollyoaks, Mercedes has her twins christened as she prepares for a gruelling course of chemotherapy.
Elsewhere, Abe and Peri set the date for their wedding, a search is launched after Darren goes missing and Joel wants to know what Leela is hiding from him.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, December 2 (Episode 6494)
Writer: Daniel Moulson
Director: David Crowley
Having discovered Darren's business cards in the woods, Frankie and Jack set up a search party for him. Leela tries to get out of helping but once she's in the woods, she freaks out and runs off, telling Joel and Peri to leave her alone. Later, Joel tells Mercedes about what happened and Mercedes quickly rushes out to see Leela.
John Paul tells Jez that he can stay with him as long as he needs, but Jez snaps back saying that it's not his home. Meanwhile, there's an awkward encounter between Dilly and Prince in the kitchen.
This episode airs Monday, December 2 at 7pm on E4 and from 7am via Channel 4 streaming
Tuesday, December 3 (Episode 6495)
Writer: Karissa Hamilton-Bannis
Director: David Crowley
The Marias are about to be christened and Mercedes is determined to make it a special day, especially as she is due to start chemotherapy tomorrow.
Joel sees Leela in the church and is still in need of answers, but she tells him that she can't give them yet.
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Mercedes hands out her Christmas presents early - and her thoughtful gift takes Freddie aback...
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Also: Vicky confronts Robbie after he admitted having something to do with Darren's disappearance.
This episode airs Tuesday, December 3 at 7pm on E4 and from 7am via Channel 4 streaming
Wednesday, December 4 (Episode 6496)
Writer: Jane Wainwright
Director: David Crowley
As Mercedes prepares to start her course of chemotherapy, she tells Grace that she wouldn't be able to face things without her support, leaving Grace trying to hold back her tears.
Abe suggests to Peri that they have a Christmas wedding in two weeks' time. Peri agrees and books an appointment for a wedding dress shop later that day.
This episode airs Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm on E4 and from 7am via Channel 4 streaming
Neil Wilkes
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