Hollyoaks spoilers follow for Monday’s (May 6) episode that is now available to view on Channel 4 streaming. The episode in question will air on E4 on Tuesday May 7 at 7pm.
Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) bravely came out to best friend Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass) as he started to come to terms with who he is.
The teen, as viewers know, fell for Dillon months ago but what should’ve been a heartwarming tale of young love and self-acceptance was poisoned by Carter Shepherd (David Ames), who preyed on confused Lucas.
The headmaster, who was struggling with his own sexuality, attempted to manipulate Lucas into thinking that being gay is wrong, with serious ramifications to the young lad’s mental health as he proceeded to self-harm.
The conversion therapy plot reached a dramatic peak last week, with Carter finally apprehended by authorities at Pride after he attempted to kidnap Lucas.
Dillon, meanwhile, confessed his love for Lucas, who retaliated with violence, utterly confused thanks to Carter’s disgusting teachings. Lucas subsequently confessed his love for unconscious Dillon and self-harmed, with both boys raced to hospital.
Ste (Kieron Richardson) was appalled to hear what his young son had gone through and, realising that he was struggling with his sexuality, he urged Lucas to be open and honest about who he is, telling him just how liberating coming out can be.
In emotional scenes, Lucas confirmed his feelings for Dillon and bravely came out to his dad, who gave him the biggest of all hugs.
The subsequent episode saw Ste return home with Lucas to Weirside View, but there was soon conflict aplenty in the household, with James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan) confirming Ste’s impending court date in front of the kids.
Leah Barnes (Ela-May Demircan), meanwhile, refused to give Ste the time of day, storming out. In a bid to make things right with Leah, Ste urged Lucas to go over to see Dillon and apologise for what happened.
Lucas took his dad’s advice, popping over to 67 Christledon Terrace, where he came face-to-face with Dillon for the first time since the attack.
The school boy was apologetic for what he did, revealing his regret over using violence. Dillon, who refrained from reporting Lucas to the police, was as sweet as ever, forgiving him in a heartbeat.
There was then a moment of silence as Lucas mustered up the courage to come out to his best friend, who he’s harbouring feelings for.
‘Dillon, I’m gay!’, he exclaimed. Dillon was taken aback, not having expected Lucas to be open and honest about who he is so soon after all he’s been through.
‘It still feels weird to say out loud,’ Lucas continued. ‘But I feel like me. And that’s because of you’.
Not crying, I swear.
Dillon smiled, happy to have been able to help. ‘Are we good?’, he replied and, after a lingering look, Lucas returned the smile with one his own. ‘Always.’
The two boys then held hands as a sign of their strong bond as they continued to stare into each other’s eyes. An omen of things to come? Is happiness finally within grasp for the two?
Hollyoaks streams weeknights at 7:30pm on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4.
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