Hollyoaks reveals emotional fallout of Jonah's bombshell about Caleb

Things got all too much for the Keane family after they received devastating news in tonight's Hollyoaks. Or so they think.

In the latest episode, fans witnessed the emotional aftermath from the bombshell dropped by Jonah, who admitted to drugging his son Caleb in front of his step-mother Beth and ex-girlfriend Frankie.

Viewers know Jonah has been drugging Caleb to keep him unwell and stop him from leaving home.

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Frankie, who discovered antidepressants in Caleb’s system on Tuesday night, pressed Jonah for an explanation for his heinous actions towards his own flesh and blood.

Keeping the real reason why he drugged Caleb to himself, Jonah lied and said he sent his son’s medical files to a private specialist, who confirmed he has a rare mitochondrial disease, similar to what his mum Debbie had.

Adding to his deceit, Jonah said the disease means Caleb only has months left to live, leaving him and Frankie in tears.

But Frankie still searched for answers, saying she couldn't understand why Jonah visited a clinic unknown to the family and gave Caleb medication without him knowing.

“There was no way of getting a proper prescription without Caleb finding out,” Jonah said, continuing with his lies. “So I had to get the pills a different way.”

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When Frankie asked why Caleb was administered antidepressants, he claimed the doctors said they would help with his sleep and pain levels. “You know that I was only trying to protect you,” Jonah said to his son, bewildered by his father’s words.

The group was soon joined by Jack, who invited them to have a meal at the Hutch with him and fiancé Pearl. Whilst there, the couple announced to the family they will be getting married in a few weeks.

But Jack, who was told earlier that Caleb and Frankie are back together to cover up what they were discussing, announced it to the family, causing them to look at each other awkwardly.

It became too much Frankie, who left the table, annoyed that Jonah was able to carry on as normal after hearing his son has months to live, which viewers know is untrue.

She was joined outside by Caleb, who encouraged her to find someone else - because he is under the impression he does not have much time left.

Frankie swiftly rejected the idea, telling him: “I will never leave you, no matter what. Because I love you.” Caleb replied: “I love you too,” before the pair shared a kiss, which seemingly confirmed they are back together.

Jonah spotted them kissing however, and did not look impressed. The episode ended with the Osbournes back at home, where Frankie expressed how happy she was for her Grandad and Pearl’s upcoming nuptials.

Frankie then told her family she was going to bed. But once her bedroom door closed, she burst into tears, as she lives under the false impression that Caleb is dying.

Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.

Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.

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