There's trouble in paradise tonight as all eyes are on Carol following Rafferty and Sharon's Christmas day cheating.
Rafferty cheated on Carol with her friend Sharon in the festive special at the weekend, and tonight's episode will see the aftermath with the secret lovers trying to figure out what to do.
Meanwhile, Carol, unaware of what went on, tries to console Anto over Sharon’s rejection.
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It all kicks off this evening as Rafferty tells Sharon that he feels guilty for being unfaithful to Carol but can’t deny that his feelings for her.
Carol encounters their intense conversation, but Sharon covers claiming they were discussing Anto.
Rafferty appears jealous when Carol mentions how Sharon and Anto were teenage sweethearts.
Rafferty remains distracted by Sharon but shares a warm moment with Carol when she gifts him a novelty Christmas present.
But later on, a comment from Rafferty about Sharon rubs Anto the wrong way, and he warns Rafferty to stay out of his business.
Elsewhere, Bob, Hughie and Olwen discover that Louis moonlights as an Elvis impersonator.
Louis is touched when the gang invite him to a gig.
Carol returns the present that Louis stole to Hughie and Bob, whist Hughie and Bob attempt to hide Louis’ theft from Renee by giving the stolen gift to Erica and Doug.
Across the street, Gar is left confused when Dearbhla makes excuses to leave.
Dearbhla’s confession is cut short when Joan confronts Sean for telling Gar about Cian’s death.
And Dearbhla considers telling Gar about her history with Cian, but decides against it, brushing him off with cliché excuses instead.
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