Dee Dee Hutchinson (Chloe Atkinson) is in serious danger in Hollyoaks next week as she leaves the village with groomer Abigail Matthews (Brooke Vincent), who is determined to get away as the walls close in.
Suspicions about Abigail have grown after her reaction to allegations earlier in the month, with Nancy (Jessica Fox) taking notice. Abigail has also clashed with Sienna Blake (Anna Passey), who has rejoined the high school in a new role.
Staff Meeting Tensions
The atmosphere escalates next week when Sienna, Nancy and Abigail hold a staff meeting at the Hutch, where Abigail repeatedly takes swipes at their new colleague.
Meanwhile, Dee Dee fights with Trina at school when it is announced who landed the lead role in the new play. Concerned by Dee Dee's behaviour, Tony (Nick Pickard) snaps at her. Later, Dee Dee calls Abigail, who rushes to meet the student and brings her back to her flat.
Drunk Confrontation Overheard
Drunk Dee Dee is confused over her feelings for Abigail, but as they have a heated showdown, Sienna overhears what they say while dropping off a coat for Cindy Cunningham (Stephanie Waring).
Tony worries when Dee Dee does not return home. Sienna reveals she thinks Dee Dee is with Abigail, confirming she heard them together the previous night. Tony is relieved, but Sienna is alarmed, knowing something is not right. Following her instincts, she reports her findings to Nancy.
Escape Plan
With the walls closing in, Abigail asks Dee Dee to run away with her for a fresh start in France. In subsequent scenes, the Hutchinson clan is in crisis. Devastated, Dee Dee promises she will 'sort herself out', revealing she has a drama therapy session later that day.
Ant (Brook Debio) seeks guidance from Kathleen-Angel (Naledi Rapotu), revealing that Dee Dee is struggling. Kathleen-Angel later witnesses Dee Dee acting suspiciously.
Departure from the Village
Abigail remains at odds with Sienna as their feud deepens. After claiming she is off to stay with a friend, Abigail arranges a rendezvous with Dee Dee, and they leave the village together.
After shopping for disguises for Dee Dee, Abigail rushes through Liverpool City Centre to the ferry terminal. The question remains whether they will get away, or if someone will work out that Dee Dee has left with Abigail and come to the rescue before it is too late.
