Big Bob still feels embarrassed that his so-called friends think he made up a fictional girlfriend. But it's been over a week and she still hasn't returned his calls. Feeling rejected and humiliated, he's keeping a low profile. To cheer him up, Iona invites him round to her flat for the afternoon - just the two of them, best pals - a movie, popcorn, the works. He agrees, but it's clear Iona's got her work cut out if she's going to lift his spirits. She's still convinced that he made his new girlfriend up.

At Iona's flat, the pair settle in for the afternoon. Big Bob ignores repeated calls from Scarlett, but when she calls again Iona convinces him to answer it so they can watch their movie in peace. There's a woman called Tatiana in the Oyster Cafe, and she's looking for Bob. He tells Iona that Tattie's here and heads out to the Oyster. Iona follows, confused and a little put out that he's changing their plans. As they head out on to the street Bob comes face-to-face with Tatiana, and they embrace. Iona is forgotten as an excited Big Bob takes Tatiana in to the Oyster to meet his family. Tatiana is only visiting for the day, and is keen to get some time alone with Bob. Aware of what this might mean, virgin Big Bob bottles it and offers to buy Tatiana a drink in the pub so they can have a bit more privacy.

With her day off already ruined, Iona agrees to do a shift in the pub as a favour to Raymond only to find Big Bob and Tatiana canoodling in a corner. Raymond begs her to stay and work the shift. He tells her it's okay to be jealous. Iona can't resist regaling Tatiana with tales of her amazing friendship with Bob. Uncomfortable, Tatiana excuses herself and heads to the ladies. Big Bob pulls Iona up on her behaviour. Iona reluctantly admits that she worries she's going to lose her best friend. In an effort to reassure her Big Bob warmly takes her hand, but Tatiana comes back and witnesses what looks like a very warm, loving exchange. Feeling hurt and confused, Tatiana slips out of the pub. Raymond sees her go and tips off Big Bob. Bob is furious with Iona for doing this on purpose. Iona denies it and Bob exits to try and catch Tatiana. He's just in time and explains that what she witnessed between him and Iona was simply a moment of friendship, nothing more. He begs Tatiana not to leave, and they spend their last few hours together alone. He takes her up to Scarlett's and Molly does her best to get in the way. Sensing that Tatiana is keen to get Bob in to bed Scarlett ushers Jimmy and Molly out to the pub to give the love birds some space. Alone at last, Bob is nervous and blurts out that he's a virgin. Tatiana doesn't mind, and they had off to Bob's bedroom. Later that night, Bob and Tatiana say an emotional farewell at the subway and she tells him that she had a lovely time. Bob is chuffed that his first sexual encounter went so well, and sends Tattie off with a kiss. She promises she'll be back. But will she?

Elsewhere, Leo returns to Shieldinch looking to build some bridges with his family, especially Michael. But Michael, at the behest of Leyla, tells Leo that he's welcome back in to the house when he proves he's changed, but until then he has three children to protect. Wounded by Michael's rejection, Leo visits Hayley and asks if he can move in with her. Hayley is clearly reluctant and still angry with Leo but her resolve weakens and she agrees to give him a month's trial. He's delighted. Leo bumps in to Gabriel, who winds him up about being a loser. Connor helps Leo move into the flat and lifts his spirits with a bit of hero worship, Leo makes a big decision and flushes the remainder of his prescription pills down the sink. But when he's alone later that afternoon he starts to panic about not having any pills left and pulls Hayley's sink apart in an effort to rescue the drugs. Later, Hayley returns home to find her sink in bits. Hayley is furious. Drowning his sorrows, Leo flirts wildly with Joanne and they leave the pub together in a bid to wind Gabriel up. Back at Hayley's flat, Leo and Jo are alone and Leo is coming on a bit strong. A furious Hayley returns home and Joanne makes a swift exit. Hayley confronts Leo who initially tries to talk his way out of it. When she angrily tells him he's pathetic he snaps and pins her up against the wall, angry and shouting at her to take it back. She does so, terrified, and he yells at her to get out. A frightened Hayley leaves her own flat, and Leo is left alone like a wounded animal.

Deek has dropped Bob off at the airport - he's off to Peru to lend support to Kelly Marie who's split up with Michael. Deek tells Stella and Scarlett, who are both disappointed to hear that Bob has gone, but Stella's reaction needles Deek - he didn't realise she and Bob were becoming so close. Deek resolves to use Bob's absence to his advantage and sets about trying to get close to Stella. Show less