What begins as a cheeky money-saving stunt quickly spirals into a family-wide war as Alfie suggests turning their fake wedding shoot into a real ceremony — and roping Kathy and Harvey into paying for half of it. On the surface, it’s all bubbly laughs and leopard-print party favors. But underneath the champagne lies betrayal, resentment, and one very broken Jean.

When Cat and Alfie reveal their plans to tie the knot — for real this time — Jean’s world comes crashing down. Not only is she shocked to be the last to know, but she feels replaced, manipulated, and emotionally sidelined. Kathy and Harvey are roped in as business partners, but Jean sees the move as a personal attack. The cracks in her relationship with Cat explode when she bitterly accuses her of selling out the Slater name: “You marry Alfie and change your name back to Moon — because as far as I’m concerned, you’re no longer a Slater.”

What follows is a fiery confrontation laced with years of unresolved wounds. Jean throws accusations, dredging up past betrayals, child protection issues, and loyalty lines that have long been blurred. And when Cat defends herself, revealing just how much pain Jean caused when she reported her to social services, it’s clear: this feud cuts deep.

As Jean spirals emotionally, she crashes the hen party, only to retreat in tears, feeling like a ghost in her own family. Yet, in a quiet moment of tenderness, Cat finds her and offers a heartfelt apology — not to guilt her, but to show that despite everything, their bond still matters: “It’s more than family with us.”

Whether the wedding goes ahead or not, it’s clear that the biggest commitment Cat and Jean will have to make is to each other — and that might be harder than walking down the aisle.