Chez Chez is up for auction and it's a race to the finish line for the prospective bidders. Despite Liam's departure, Maxine hopes to be able to afford the club thanks to a loan from Mitzeee. At the same time, Clare is still hopeful that Browning will step up and invest in the club. However, Doctor Browning has some reservations about Clare, especially when Jim tells him that 'Cassandra' doesn't exist. Will he see through her devious plans? And who will succeed in securing the club? Meanwhile, things appear to be on the up for John Paul, but a harmless prank may be the undoing of him. Elsewhere, Tilly and Esther grow closer as recent events draw them together.