text: In October 2004, Cindy returns to Hollyoaks once again for her father Gordon's funeral. During this time, Cindy reveals she has a bar in Spain. After several arguments, Cindy gives Max and O.B. their money back, which helps them save their business. Cindy then vows never to return and departs for Spain. Back in her normal life, Cindy is deceived by Savannah, who uses Holly to smuggle drugs and scams her out of a large amount of money. Cindy dates a wealthy man named Phillip for his money. However, he begins to be violent towards her, so she leaves Spain, taking his money with her.
  2008–present
  Cindy and Holly return in June 2008 after escaping from Phillip with his money. Cindy moves in with Max and doubts his fiancée Steph, believing she is only interested in his money. After Max is killed, a devastated Cindy uses his death to get sympathy and decides to stay. After being rejected by Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas), Cindy starts a fling with Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson), which ends when he is imprisoned. Cindy enjoys a string of sex sessions with Rhys Ashworth (Andrew Moss) until Darren's release. Cindy discovers an affair between Warren and Mandy Richardson (Sarah Jayne Dunn). Cindy becomes enemies with Warren's fiancée Louise Summers (Roxanne McKee) after trying to seduce Warren.