Penny takes an overdose, and Charlie's message goes unheard. Ernie tells Elly he is in love with Sally. Max's romantic liaison is sabotaged by Bonnie.

Penny finds out where Charlie is, but her ordeal is not yet over. Bonnie meddles in Max and Nikki's relationship. Jojo is unhappy with Sally's presence at the pub.

Max goes to New Zealand to see Nikki, who has unfortunately just hypnotised herself. Penny and Jamie stakeout Bronco's house. Jojo gets the sack. Laura's presence could spell danger for Jack.

Max tries to persuade Nikki to come back to E Street. Jack digs into Laura's past. Penny and Bronco talk things over. Sally tells Ernie the truth about her health.

Nikki and Bonnie are at loggerheads. Ernie tries to reassure Sally about their budding relationship. Penny falls foul of the law when she snatches Charlie back from Bronco.

Bronco serves Penny with a restraining order. Ernie makes a grand romantic gesture to Sally. Jack grows suspicious of Laura. Nikki discovers Elly has given her old job to the worst person possible.

Nikki takes drastic action, leaving Bonnie all tied up. Sally worries about taking things to the next level with Ernie. Jamie finds Penny and Bronco in a compromising position. Laura gets a phone call giving her a shocking ultimatum.