Marlon convinces Sam to let Samson go to school, but he snaps at him when he tries to get Sam to move on from Rachel. Eric milks the situation as Val panders to him, worried about his health, she calls Dr Cavanagh. Sam's surprised and intrigued when Jai suggests that they can unite in their quest to find Rachel and Archie. Dr Cavanagh assures Val that Eric has only got the flu, but she is upset when she finds out that Eric didn't receive a blood test and her plan has been thwarted. Sam is torn as Jai relays his plan for Samson to go off in search of Rachel and Archie, insisting that he'll foot the bill and pay for the best solicitor once she's found. Sam agrees and goes to ask Lisa and Zak to look after Samson. Jai tells Rishi that Sam's going along with his plan, but insists he's not payi