Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Note: The following article contains discussion of themes including suicide.
Next week on Hollyoaks, there are fireworks in the village as Darren Osborne violently confronts Rex Gallagher. How will undercover cop Dodger Savage deal with the situation as he steps in?
Elsewhere, Diane Hutchinson tries to get her son Ro the help he needs.
Our 27-picture gallery offers a sneak peek at what’s in store
Monday 12 May: A support group takes place
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Leader Matt takes charge of the session.
Monday 12 May: Ro’s friend Nina attends the session
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Nina had been hoping that Ro would attend too, but he has opted to avoid it.
Monday 12 May: Diane turns up
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As Ro had claimed to be attending today, Diane wanted to arrive unexpectedly and surprise him.
Monday 12 May: Diane is left disappointed
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Ro is nowhere to be seen.
Monday 12 May: Diane receives a warm welcome
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Matt says that Diane can stay and observe the session.
Monday 12 May: Nina tries to raise the alarm over concerns about Ro
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Diane realises that her son could be experiencing suicidal thoughts and rushes to support him.
Tuesday 13 May: Diane has an idea
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She introduces Ro to support group leader Matt.
Tuesday 13 May: Ro is grateful to Diane
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Diane is determined to help her son in any way she can.
Tuesday 13 May: Matt and Ro chat alone
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Ro has been suffering in silence, but could this be a turning point?
Tuesday 13 May: Matt and Ro’s conversation continues
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Ro gets his chance to talk everything through.
Tuesday 13 May: DI Banks is still up to no good
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He’s juggling his relationship with Diane alongside his police work and his secret involvement in criminal activity.
Tuesday 13 May: Banks is still calling all the shots
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He’s bossing Grace and Rex around as their exploitation plan continues.
Tuesday 13 May: Banks and Diane seem loved-up together
But for how long?
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Tuesday 13 May: Diane is left with questions for Banks
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She’s suspicious after Banks takes a call from Grace and the audio connects to his car Bluetooth.
Wednesday 14 May: Darren’s anger reaches boiling point
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He’s suspicious after spotting a conversation between Rex and Dillon.
Wednesday 14 May: Darren finds the right moment to pounce
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He confronts Rex in the alley.
Wednesday 14 May: Darren shows no mercy
Rex is pushed to the ground.
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Wednesday 14 May: The fight continues
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Darren continues to pursue Rex in the Grand Bazaar.
Wednesday 14 May: Rex is knocked to the ground again
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He’s no match for Darren!
Wednesday 14 May: Darren prepares to carry on the fight
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But Dodger is nearby and wants to stop it.
Wednesday 14 May: Dodger intervenes
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Wednesday 14 May: Darren makes no apologies
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But Dodger tries to calm things down.
Wednesday 14 May: Dodger is left to deal with the situation
Rex is shaken.
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Wednesday 14 May: Dodger tries to talk to Rex
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This could be a chance to go further with his investigation.
Wednesday 14 May: Rex offers some reassurances
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He tells Dodger that he’s trying to protect the teens.
Wednesday 14 May: Dodger is thoughtful
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Rex could prove to be a useful ally.
Wednesday 14 May: Dodger faces some big decisions
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