UK Air Date: 17th September 2003
Cat No: HAW4-533
Kirsty hits rock bottom. Nick’s relationship with Angie takes an unexpected twist. Josh shares some surprising news.
Extended Summary
Nick is devastated because he has cheated on his exams. Shelley and Kirsty have an argument about Kirsty going for a walk. Rhys supports Kirsty’s decision, and feels she needs time – out. Angie puts pressure on Nick about cheating in the exams. Rhys and Shelley try to come to terms with their feelings.
Kirsty and Dylan try to come to terms with their feelings, but it ends up with Dylan raising his voice and Kirsty walking out. Kirsty hits rock bottom emotionally, and doesn’t know where to turn. Flynn arrives at the Sutherlands to talk to Shelley. While they are talking, Kirsty overhears Shelley complaining that she doesn’t need Kirsty’s emotional problems right now.
Nick tells Irene that he has promised Mikey a ride in the car, and Irene gives in, and lets him go.
Kirsty loses it emotionally, and Jade tries to settle her down, but Kirsty yells and screams at her that the family is falling apart. Kirsty comes to the decision that it would be better for the whole family if she wasn’t around anymore, and Seb, Jade and Nick, are not sure what to do. Kirsty decides the best way to keep the family intact, is to run away.
Josh tells Dani that he has bought Leah’s house. Jade calls Dani to let her know that Kirsty has run away, and before she left, has ripped up the family photos.Kirsty turns up at the drop in centre. When Flynn tries to question her, she can’t explain why she turned up there at all.
Rachael Jennings