Bradley is staring up at Stacey as he asks her for an answer. Stacey says “I don’t know what to say.”  Bradley chases after her and tells her he should have asked her ages ago. He tells her that he loves her and he wants to marry her.  He tells her that if she says yes, he will never hurt her, he will never leave her again. Stacey asks him about his job in Paris. He tells her to take that he told Mr. Andrews no about the job, to stick it. He tells Stacey that all he cares about is her.  He tells her he could live in a box, sweep the streets as long as it was with her. Stacey tells him it is not that simple. She says yes, and they get married, and everything is all sorted out? He says yes. He tells her that he loves her and asks her if she loves him t too. She says yes, of course, I do but that there are things he doesn’t know about me. He tells her it doesn’t matter. It’s all in the past, and he’s there now. All he wants is her. She tells him she has to go and starts to walk away. Bradley tells her that he wants an answer now. Stacey tells him” I can’t just decide my whole life just like that.” Bradley tells her that of course, she can. “What is to decide you know what you want! Just choose. You can say n, and I’ll put this back in my pocket walk away, and she’ll never hear of it again. You’ll be free. It’s your choice, Stace. Whatever you want, it’s up to you.

Across the square, Tanya is clearing up the mail that has piled up. She yells to Lauren and Abi asking what they are doing. Lauren wants to call Lucy but Tanya tells her no. Abi wants to get Marge but Tanya tells her Marge has survived six weeks she can survive one more night. She sends them upstairs to get ready for bed. The girls argue up the stairs. Tanya walks into the kitchen to find Max grumpy looking for milk. They hug and kiss and he ask her how she is feeling. She starts to clear up and he tells her to go to bed and he will sort it all. Tanya asks him what’s wrong. He says it feels strange being back. Tanya asks him if he’s regretting coming back. She says it was only meant to be a holiday. They discuss that this is their new start, pointing to the baby. Max tries to persuade her to go back to Spain tomorrow. Max says we’ve come back to what? Tanya reminds him that they’ve come back to their home, their friends, their business. She reminds him that he was homesick there and wasn’t having the time of his life. She tells him his next mission is to get their girls to their places in school. Max says he’s going to nip off to get milk. Tanya picks up the leaflet for the house in Spain and tears it up.

Max walks out into the square and glances at the pub. Then makes his way to Stacey’s door. He calls her and she picks up the phone. He hangs up as she answers. Next door Bradley walks into the parlor and asks Dot where his Granddad is. She tells him that he is upstairs. He yells up the stairs for Jim as Dot asks him what’s wrong. The bell rings at Stacey’s and then pounding on the door. She opens to find Max there on the doorstep. He asks her if he can come in. She tells him to go away. He declares he just wants to talk to her. She lets him in. He asks if she’s on her own. She tells him to say what he needs to say and get out. She asks him how the baby is. He tells her he can explain.  She tells him to go ahead, she’s all ears. He says he missed her. She says “you’re gone six weeks and that’s all you’ve got?” Max says that she left him no choice! She says to him” sorry?”  He tells her he had to her was going to come over and she was going to wreck everything. So, you just ran away?  He tells her that he thought she just needed to know where you stood? She tells him that she wanted him to come clean, to tell the truth, and tell Tanya. He says he couldn’t. His girls, he just couldn’t when it came to it, he just couldn’t do it. Stacey tells him “what makes you think I am not going to go over there now and spill the beans?” He says “you won’t.” She asks why not, what’s changed? He says that hopefully she’s calmed down by now. She tells him “what dumped by a one-word text and you think I’ve calmed down?” He tells her that he didn’t want to lead her on. She says well that is why you didn’t return my calls and sent my present back. He says he’s sorry. She scoffs “sorry,” He says he panicked, he didn’t know what to do so he’s sorry. Stacey says “I gave you my heart, I gave you everything and you just trashed it. It wasn’t like that Max says. She says it wasn’t like that? Shall I go over and discuss it with Tanya? Max says” you were angry, upset in the heat of the moment. I mean you ain’t cruel.” Don’t be so sure Stacey tells him. He says what would be the point? She says revenge. Well, that’s fine then. Go ahead. She says You don’t think I won’t? He says to do it Stacey go ahead and go over there. She opens the door and tells him to get out. He calls her name and she tells him to get out that he makes her feel sick and disgust her. He tells her he didn’t want it to be like this. She tells him Sean will be back soon, he can explain it to him. Max asks her doesn’t she want to know why he came back?  She tells him no, she doesn’t. Want to know anything about him. He tells her he is sorry for what he’d done, he had feelings for her. She says “yeah I know exactly which feelings.” He tells her that she put him in a corner Stacey once I was there I didn’t think I could come back. He tells her that she was all he could think about as he sat there.  He says he was scared. Stacey says “scared of what I’d do, of what I’d say?” He says “no scared of what I’d say I thought if we stayed there that I’d forget. But it didn’t make a difference. On the plane, on the cab ride, my stomach was fluttering like a teenager.  That first step out of the cab, look at the square I knew I had to see you. Stacey tells him “and now you have,” He tells her he loves her. She tells him that she’s had enough and he has to go. He grabs her and she tells him to get off her. He says “I’m crazy about you.” Ste tells him too bad because she’s crazy about someone else now.  She tells him she is with someone else. He asks who and she tells him it’s Bradley and shows him the ring.

Jim, Bradley and Dot are sitting on the settee celebrating that Stacey has said yes. Jim says he knew she would. Dot tells him she’s so pleased for him. She suggests a drink to celebrate. Bradley can’t believe she said yes.  She tells Bradley that he’s got a goodness that shines through. Jim passes around the drinks. Dot is excited to plan the wedding. Jim says calm down he’s only just got engaged. The phone rings and Dot is excited to speak with the caller. She hands the phone to Bradley and tells him it’s Abi. The whole family is back from Spain. Jim grumbles and Bradley awkwardly takes the phone.

Next door Stacey tells Max did he expect her to lock herself in a cupboard and not look at another man. He asks her why? She says because she loves him and wants to marry him. Max asks “oh really?” What so all the sudden Bradley is right for her is he? Or was he the nearest thing to get to him. She reminds him that she went with him to get back at Bradley. That she and Bradley should never have split up. He says so what you’ve been back together for four weeks?  You expect me to believe that four weeks is enough time to decide to get married. Stacey tells him that it is, that they have a good laugh and a good time together. Max asks if that is enough reason to get married. It’s not seedy it’s not dirty and there are no lies. When did he asks you? She said tonight. He said and you knew I was back and you still said yes? She says exactly What would you have said if I hadn’t’ come back? She says that she’d have said the same.” Or was the reason you said yes to Bradley was to stop this? To stop us? Max asks Because you know you can’t help yourself. You’ve stuck him right in the middle, right in the middle of you and me. Cause you aren’t tempted so you don’t fall back into our bad ways. She tells max he has to go, he’s had his say, more than his say and it’s time to go. And he’s had his say You still love me? I despise you. He kisses her hand and pulls him to. He tells her that Bradley can’t make her feel like this. She tells him to get off her. He tells her that in a week, a month she will realize she’s made a mistake and you’re going to dump him. She says it won’t happen. Max says:  Bradley isn’t right for you. I’m the one you love.  Bradley is just second best. She tells him he’s wrong and to leave her and Bradley alone. If he doesn’t then, she will go around and tell Tanya the truth right down to the smallest details. Max says “and ruin your wedding day? Stacey says “try me.”

Bradley has brought Marge over. Tanya finds out Abi had called to have him bring Marge over. Abi is excited to find out that there are two Marge’s now. She tanks Bradley for being the best brother in the world. Lauren gives Tanya the cheek and goes to watch tv. Abi drags the two Marge’s into the front room. Tanya declares this is what happens when they’ve been with their dad 24/7, spoiled.  Tanya asks how he’s been. He says good. She goes on to tell him about Max’s crazy idea but that he’s saw the light. She asks about everyone. Then he tells her the news!

Dot is getting excited to the point she gets out her wedding hat. She and Jim smile at the memory of their wedding. The bell rings and they think it’s Bradley but it’s Max. She lets him in and she asks if he wants to see Bradley. She tells him he is at Max’s house and he has very good news. Max heads out as Dot says she’d love to hear about their holiday. Max leaves and Jim follows him. Jim wants to know what he’s doing back. He’s confused because first they were staying and now they are back. Jim wants to know if it had anything to do with him. He tells him he was 25 years ago. Jim reminds him he was 13. Jim wants to know who else he plans to tell. He begs Max not to tell anyone else. Max looks back at Jim and walks into his house.

Max walks in to find Bradley and Tanya talking. Bradley gets up and hugs his dad. Tanya tells him to tell Max the news. Max is happy for him. Tanya says they should get some bubbly out Tanya calls Stacey to invite her over. Stacey is at Jim and Dot’s looking for Bradley. Stacey’s mobile rings and it’s Tanya. She invites her over but Stacey tries not to. She insists that Stacey come and hangs up.

In the kitchen, Max and Bradley are chatting.  Bradley asks him if he’s happy for him. Max say of course he is. He says as long as you know what you’re doing. Bradley says I thought you would just be happy for me. Max asks if she is pregnant. Bradley says NO. Max says just after last time. Bradley says that is in the past. Max says it’s a hard thing to forget. Bradley says “if you have something to say then just say it,” Max says “well the first time she was pregnant you ran for the hills, and now you want to marry her?” Bradley says that was a mistake. He’s grown up since then. Max says “You’re 19,” Bradley says yes, a year older than he was when he got married. Max says he’s only telling him this because he loves him. Bradley says “you love me?” Max tells him that he’s the only reason he’s there. Bradley is surprised and asks him if he is the reason he left. Max says no. Bradley says “you were going to stay out there and not even so much as a post card.” Max says let me just tell you something. Bradley says what? Let me guess “don’t marry Stacey?”  Yes, max says. Bradley asks him why? Max says “it won’t work out. Bradley asks him how he knows. Max says I know her, I know her type. I know you. Bradley says no you don’t. and tells him that he is going to get married to her and there is nothing he a do about it. The doorbell rings.

Max grabs him. He tells him to just think about it. Bradley wants to know why. Max says he just doesn’t want him to do what he did. Bradley says How many times do I have to tell him he’s not him. Tanya walks in and notices something is wrong. Max apologizes and Tanya sends him out to meet Stacey. Stacey is in the front room with the girls. Bradley gives Stacey a kiss and asks her if she is ok. Tanya tells her to leave him alone. He is not Max and you never know he might just get married and be happy. They walk in and Tanya tells Max to go on and give Stacey a kiss. Bradley is opening the champagne. Max tells Stacey this isn’t what she wants. She tells him it is. He tells her it won’t last.  They all come back together and toast the happy couple. Tanya says someone should toast and Stacey suggest Max make the toast. He says “To true love, not settling for second best and to the future”