after peter ruins the opening of his new bar and is admitted to rehab, george and eve take custody of simon as they worry about his well being. while they holiday in blackpool, george reveals his plans to take simon away from the barlows, an idea which eve firmly opposes. this leads to an argument between the couple, which simon overhears and subsequently disappears. simon later makes his way home to a thrilled peter and leanne who tell george to stay way from simon.