Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass) is conflicted over his feelings for Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) once again in Hollyoaks next week but his attention is soon elsewhere after making a big discovery.
The character, as viewed know, has been struggling to adjust to life following his exploitation ordeal at the hands of Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey) and Grace Black (Tamara Wall).
Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) has been determined to be there for him in the wake of what he’d been through, though the past few months have proven difficult for the pair, with Dillon having cheated on his beau once again after he relapsed.
He later apologised for what he did, opening up about his exploitation ordeal and the impact his addiction has had on him, with Ste offering to support him through his recovery.
However, the situation became even more complicated when Dillon, just shortly after reuniting with Lucas, started to fall for Ste, admitting that he has feelings for his boyfriend’s dad.
Ste told Dillon that he was confused, with the two resolving to keep this development from Lucas, who has been taking his frustrations out on Ste in a child-to-parent abuse storyline.
Rex, meanwhile, returned to the village following a stint in prison, with Ste resolving to give him another chance, much to the horror of Lucas, who was quick to remind his dad of what the criminal did to Dillon.
Ste, however, has continued to see Rex in secret.
Next week, Dillon receives his 60-day sober chip and shares the news with Ste and Lucas, who couldn’t be prouder. Ste gives him a hug, which takes Dillon aback.
Wanting to thank Ste for the support he’s given him, Dillon wants to take him out for dinner.
Ste, however, reminds Dillon how important it is that he lock any inappropriate feelings away and resolves to give Lucas the day off so that he can spend it with Dillon.
With the two boys out, Ste then arranges a secret rendezvous with Rex back at his. But unbeknown to them, Dillon and Lucas decide to spend the day together at home instead of going out!
As Lucas sets off to get supplies, Dillon arrives back at the flat, where he encounters Rex and Ste and – realising they’re back together – he is fuming, reminding Ste how his relationship puts them all in danger.
Rex makes a swift exit and Ste pleads with Dillon to keep shtum about what he’s uncovered. Will Dillon do so? Or will he tell Lucas everything?
That remains to be seen.
Later in the week, Dillon receives support from Misbah Maalik (Harvey Virdi), who congratulates him on his 60 days milestone in the village when he has Lucas by his side.
Elsewhere in the village…
Diane Hutchinson (Alex Fletcher) hosts a fundraiser in The Dog in a bid to get Tony (Nick Pickard) a top lawyer. Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe), however, arrives at the pub and causes a scene, hurt that Tony never came forward of his own accord.
Donny Clark (Louis Emerick), meanwhile, senses that the Osbornes are hiding something while Nancy (Jessica Fox) pleads with him to do more to find Morgan following her disappearance.
Later, Donny drowns his sorrows and ignores calls from Misbah, who later is alarmed by something when he returns home and apologises.
Elsewhere, Frankie Osborne (Isabelle Smith) receives a message while Peri (Ruby O’Donnell) has an emotional call on her laptop with someone and, afterwards, Leela (Kirsty-Leigh Porter) and Prince (Malique Thompson-Dwyer) walk into Casa McQueen to find her upset.
Hollyoaks streams Mondays to Wednesdays from 6am on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4.
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