But how will he cope when Frankie is rushed to hospital for drinking?
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Darren is hopeful that his dad can return home soon, but when Frankie is left furious at Jack gifting JJ some new golden football boots ahead of his trial tomorrow, he decides to put the brakes on Jack’s return.
Meanwhile at school, JJ tells Frankie to stay away from new friend Lucas.
Later, Darren brings Jack home and realises how much of an emotional toll the last few weeks have had on him. Frankie however, recoils when Jack returns home and gives the family an ultimatum.
On Darren's suggestion, a group discussion quickly spirals.
After spending the night at Lucas’, Frankie avoids calls from her family who are worrying about her whereabouts. Walking in on Lucas and Frankie, Ste fears the underage teens spent the night together.
Having found out where she is, Suzanne demands Darren deals with the situation whilst she takes JJ to the football try-outs. When Darren begs Frankie to come home for a fresh start, will she agree?
After being upset at school, Frankie skips school and drinks alone at home from a bottle of wine from the fridge, dancing to her favourite ballet routine.
Later, Nancy finds her passed out and calls an ambulance.
As Frankie stays off school, Darren tries to talk to her about her underage drinking.
Hollyoaks continues Mondays to Fridays at 7pm on E4 with first look episodes available weekdays at 7.30pm on Channel 4 streaming