Fair City on Sunday: 'Don't push me...'
Maxine tells Sash that things have been rough for Ian because his wife Imelda is suffering with post-natal depression.
In an honest conversation with Ian, Sash confides that she also suffered from post-natal depression and offers to speak to Imelda.
"I could talk to Imelda," says Sash. "Convince her to get the help she needs."
"You stay the hell away from her," warns Ian.
"Or what?" says Sash.
"Don't push me," Ian replies.
Fans can watch what happens next on Sunday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 8:30pm.
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