Hollyoaks reveals dark Maxine storyline in 30 new spoiler pictures

They talk about possible venues after the recent spiking incidents in the village.

She doesn't think the local business owners have done enough to guarantee women's safety.

They decide to go to a club instead.

Everyone tries to get on the same page.

They look forward to the night ahead.

They agree to wear spiking bracelets.

The trio are all impressed.

They start to settle in.

The night is going well.

Verity has also secretly brought a hip flask into the venue.

Things come to a head when a series of events leads to her being kicked out of the club.

Mistaking somebody else for Maxine, they wrongly believe their friend is still at the venue.

How long will it take them to realise that Maxine has left?

Titled 'The Long Walk Home', the episode follows Maxine as she navigates her way home alone.

Theresa and Verity still haven't realised that Maxine has left.

The four men make Maxine feel intimidated.

Maxine is scared.

She's visibly anxious about the possible danger.

She ponders the decision.

The special episode explores different choices Maxine could have made during the evening and whether they would have changed the outcome.