Halfway makes a surprise return to Walford and makes up a cover story in front of Whitney and the Carters when they notice that he's injured. Halfway gets a warm welcome from everyone, with Mick and Linda even offering him Shirley's room at the pub so he has somewhere to stay.
Elsewhere, Max turns down a cash bribe from Phil, who wants him to leave the Square. Phil's mood worsens when Henry – the rude customer from yesterday – confronts him over Sharon's antics.
Meanwhile, Billy's birthday gets off to a bad start when Mel angrily confronts him for messing up at work. Seemingly regretting being so harsh, Mel shows a softer side by deciding to organise a surprise birthday party for him. Mel even tries to get Honey to come along, but Billy is furious with her for interfering and gives her a piece of his mind.
Later in the week, Hunter discovers that Mel and Jack have spent the night together, despite her attempts to keep it a secret.
Also, when Donna wants information on her brother's whereabouts, Kim finally admits that Vincent left her.
