While Nikki and Jack prepared for the big day, a more sinister plot was being hatched by the notorious Vinnay which clouded the joyous occasion. Dillon, who awoke with a blonde, picked up Nikki in a vintage ambulance and confessed it was Bex who'd put him in a good mood.
Dillon and Nikki stopped en route to tend an injured man on the roadside. It turned out to be one of Vinnay’s henchmen who then attacked and shot Dillon while Nikki was bundled into the boot of their car. Dillon was taken to A&E and later arrested. Lara and Harry managed to save him.
Jack received a picture message of his handcuffed bride. He followed Vinnay to the quay but his brave plans to rescue his dishevelled bride were scuppered and he was forced to surrender. When the police arrived, Vinnay panicked and shot Jack in the knee, and locked up the couple, before torching the boat.
Vinnay and his sidekick were captured as Nikki frantically broke out of the cabin with Jack. Jack pushed Nikki overboard and told her he loved her. He insisted she swam towards Tony. Nikki watched on in horror as the boat ferociously exploded with Jack still onboard…