Season 31

Marc is on edge ahead of his court appearance the following day and he wallows in his room, as if it is the last time he'll be able to. Sean becomes concerned and asks Tara if she would mind playing second fiddle on this occasion. She seems happy enough until he seemingly stands her up later in the day and Andrew takes delight in rubbing Tara's nose in it. Angie feels pushed out when Ollie joins Marc and Sean for a walk, but Sean drops a bombshell and tells them it is time he moved on from the village. Marc is stunned, but Ollie intimates that she would like to go with him. Nicola takes great delight in watching Maggie row with Phil and Jess when they return to the holiday park. Jess finds herself defending her mum to Maggie before finding an unlikely ally in Lucy.

The events of 10th September have had a marked effect on Marc's life and he is terrified as he prepares for his day in court for the death of Miss Strickland. Donna ignores Viv's warning to stay away from him and gives Marc a lucky charm before he heads off to the courthouse. It seems it could have the desired effect when Marc learns that one of the more lenient judges is sitting. But it is not to be Marc's day as the judge hands down 12 months. Andrew continues to bait Tara about Sean losing interest in her. The remarks hit home and decides to move her horses out of the Stud Farm and leave Emmerdale as soon as possible. Zoe is happy to see the stallions go but Andrew wonders if he hasn't shot himself in the foot. Jess and Maggie are still at each other's throats and Phil finds himself caught in the crossfire. After yet another row,

Marc tries to adjust to life behind bars and makes friends with a fellow inmate. But life without him at home is tough for the Reynolds. Charity gives Sean the day off but he confesses that he needs a lifetime away from the village. Chris offers to buy Sean's half of the haulage business for Charity and he gladly accepts. He announces to locals that he is leaving and Terry lets slip that Tara is on her way too. Sean visits her to ask her to leave with him but is angered when she refuses to commit herself. And things don't get any better for Sean when he ends up rowing with Angie after Ollie announces she is leaving with him.

Marc is stunned when he receives a visit from Sean and Ollie to tell him they are leaving the village for good. He accuses Ollie of being selfish and begs her not to leave. His words hit home and, much to Angie's joy, she decides not to leave. Sean pushes ahead with his plans, though, and says his farewells in The Woolpack. But he is stunned by the upper-class hitch-hiker he spots as he drives away from the village. Lady Tara declares that she is leaving with him and he is only too happy to have her join him to make a new start together. Jack is troubled by what the future holds for him and Seth assures him that he has made the right decision selling the farm.

Andy finds himself in hot water when Jack discovers that he failed to turn up for his community service. But it's only the start of his problems, as Robert is desperate to make his life a living hell. As the gulf grows between Andy and Katie, Robert seizes the opportunity to make a less than subtle pass at Katie. But the brothers get physical when Andy discovers what has happened and confronts Robert. Latisha regrets her rash spending when she receives a huge bill from the catalogue company.

It's the end of an era for the Sugden family, as Emmerdale Farm goes under the hammer at auction. But Jack's hopes of escaping from his financial nightmare are dealt a blow when Chris tells him that he has no intention of bidding for the farm. Jack is distressed when the land fails to reach its reserved price and is withdrawn from the auction. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, and a bidding war begins between Chris and Ray for the farmhouse. Latisha confides in Jason that she is sick of her mother treating her like a child.

Sparks begin to fly when Paddy receives a visit from his mother. Her attempts to repair her relationship with her son are dealt a massive blow when she starts to criticise his new choice of partner - Emily. Fed up with her attitude, Paddy stuns his mother when he demands that she leave immediately. Life as a single mother is taking its toll on Bernice. She agrees to let Ashley take the baby off her hands for the night, so that she can get a good night's sleep. But Diane is upset by the arrangements and enquires as to why Bernice didn't ask her first. Jack is in an emotional state as he moves out of Emmerdale Farm.

Latisha has Cain very much on her mind and is delighted when he offers her a lift to Hotten, but Cynthia isn't taken by the idea of her daughter spending so much time with the wayward Dingle. Cain isn't happy when Latisha brings baby Kirk along and makes his excuses before disappearing. But he is soon back on the scene when a thief pounces and tries to steal Latisha's bag. The thief hadn't reckoned on Cain's intervention and he is soon sent packing. Jason isn't happy when Latisha announces that she is dropping some beer off to Cain as a thank you. And his concerns prove valid when beer leads to the bedroom! Diane fusses over the baby and suggests names that Bernice quickly rejects.

After their night of passion Latisha tries to ignore Cain's advances. But even though she realises that she shouldn't have anything to do with him, she can't help but be attracted to him. Jason offers to baby sit for her, so that she can enjoy a night out with the girls - unaware that she plans to seize the opportunity to visit Cain instead! Ashley is upset when he spots Marlon walking his daughter. He visits Bernice and explains that he is worried that he will miss out on seeing her grow up. But will they be able to come to a happy compromise?

Life as a single mother is taking its toll on Bernice and, unable to deal with the pressure, she takes her frustration out on everyone around her. The situation doesn't improve when the midwife arrives and suggests that a pub is not necessarily the best place for a baby. Ashley is worried when Bernice visits him and tells him of the midwife's concerns. Seizing the opportunity he suggests that they should move in to the vicarage. Viv discovers that the local MP is standing down and decides to run for office herself. Meanwhile, Eric visits Chris and asks him to support his campaign. Charity is pleased to hear of his visit and is convinced that it may be the ideal way to blackmail Eric into helping her land the refuge contract. Paddy grows frustrated by his mother's attempts to contact him. After yet another phone call, he tells her not to ring again.

Ashley is excited that Bernice and their baby are moving back to the vicarage. But will he be able to forgive and forget her recent indiscretions? Diane isn't pleased to hear of her daughter's plans, but Bernice assures her that it is for the best. Ashley is thrilled to see Bernice, but she can't help feeling awkward at the situation she has got herself in. Her concerns about adjusting to motherhood grow when she sees how natural Ashley is with the baby. Charity's scheming finally pays off when she blackmails Eric into helping her land the council's refuge contract for Tate Haulage.

Motherhood is not agreeing with Bernice. Desperate to escape her new role, she offers to help in The Woolpack during the lunch time rush. But as the hours go by, Diane becomes convinced that Bernice does not want to return home. Diane asks her if things are working out with Ashley at the vicarage. But she is thrown when Bernice confesses that she is unable to cope with the baby and is convinced that it is more than post-natal depression. Paddy's life is becoming unbearable as Barbara continues to plague him with phone calls. Unable to deal with her constant attempts to contact him, he enlists Jason's help to vet his calls. Tricia comes up with a novel way of putting prospective buyers off Kathy's cottage - by telling them that the local prostitute lives next door! Donna is disappointed when she receives a rejection letter from the army.

Paddy and Emily try to push ahead with their holiday despite the unwanted attention of his mother, who is still plaguing him with phone-calls. As much as he tries to ignore her, guilt gets the better of Paddy who eventually decides to pop in and see her on the way to the airport. He is furious when he finds that she isn't home and is convinced it is just another of her games. But as he and Emily reach the airport, Paddy receives some devastating news about his mum from Jason. Marlon is anxious that the cottage must sell quickly because he knows that Kathy will need the money for her fresh start down under.

Paddy agonises over how he treated his mum before her death and is angry at himself for ignoring her pleas for help. Guilt eats away at him and, in his pain, he starts to blame Emily for what has happened. He later discovers that some pills were found and fears that his mum may have taken her own life. During a visit to his mother's house, Emily discovers a letter to Paddy but can't bring herself to reveal its contents to him. Marlon is still fuming at Tricia for her scheming over the cottage. Tricia stands firm, but the situation blows into a full-scale row and Marlon has to decide if he can take any more.

Emily agonises over whether she should give Paddy the letter that his mother wrote shortly before her death. Unable to decide what to do, she shows the letter to Jason. He admits that it sounds like a suicide note, and suggests that Paddy has a right to see it. Emily plucks up the courage to show Paddy the letter. But she has second thoughts when he reveals that the only thing holding him together is his belief that his mother didn't take her own life, because she would have left a suicide note. Marlon is furious to discover that Tricia has changed the locks on Kathy's house and is intending on claiming squatter's rights. Exasperated by her behaviour, he threatens to move out, but will the pair be able to resolve their differences before it is too late?

Emily is at a loss as to what she should do with Barbara's letter. She considers giving it to Paddy, but has second thoughts. She then resolves to destroy it, but once again, changes her mind. Eventually, as Paddy tears himself apart worrying about what killed his mother, she hands him the letter - an act which threatens to destroy their relationship forever. Zak's pride takes a knock when he is unable to match the amount that Cain puts in to the housekeeping pot. He is impressed when Cain tells him that he has found work as a bouncer, and asks him if he could get him a job. However, Lisa is unimpressed by the idea.

Paddy is relieved when he receives a call from the coroner, informing him that his mother died from natural causes. The news sets him thinking and he soon realises that he needs to apologise to Emily for his recent behaviour. Like a knight in shining armour, Paddy rescues her from an argument with her furious driving instructor. The ice is broken and Paddy seizes the opportunity by asking Emily to marry him. Zak devises a get rich quick scheme which simply cannot fail - suing the council for compensation. He persuades Sam to take a dramatic fall down a pot hole in the hope that he might be injured. Unfortunately, their attempt is unsuccessful. Zak isn't finished yet and decides to go to extreme lengths to break Sam's arm.

Zak is full of family pride - his son has broken his arm and it looks as though their scam to sue the council is going to pay off. But he is brought back down to earth with a bump, when cousins Elvis and Marilyn arrive, with his mother in tow. Zak is far from thrilled to see Peg, and even more horrified when his cousins do a bunk leaving her behind. Emily is delighted when Paddy surprises her by proposing again, but this time on bended knee. Overjoyed by her news, Emily shows off her engagement ring to anyone who will see it. Jason has a niggling feeling that Latisha may be lying to him about her feelings for Cain. She tries to put his fears at ease, but he refuses to listen. Robert becomes increasingly infuriated by the attention that Andy is receiving from Jack. He confides to Donna that as far as he is concerned,

Zak makes it clear that his mum is not welcome and is far from happy at the thought of her being in his home - let alone sleeping under the same roof. He goes to drastic lengths to make alternative arrangements for her and converts the Dingle van into a bedroom. After tempting Peg inside, Zak and his clan hotfoot it to The Woolpack for a swift pint. But as they return home under cover of darkness they are horrified to discover the van is ablaze. More trouble is brewing between the Sugden boys as Robert continues to argue that Andy isn't entitled to any of the money from the sale of Jack's land. He lets nothing get in his way and takes great delight in forcing Katie to go home after barging in on her and Andy. Jack is concerned by the feud and desperate to resolve the situation.

Tempers flare on Andy's birthday, and Zak takes his mother out on a magical mystery tour.

Robert and Andy are concerned that they have pushed Jack a little too far when he mysteriously vanishes into the night and fails to return home in the morning. Diane is disturbed to hear of Jack's disappearance and tells the boys that they should be ashamed of themselves as their constant arguing undoubtedly drove Jack to disappear. Andy comes up with a brain wave and suggests that they should see if Jack has returned to the old farmhouse. However, they are disturbed by the scene that awaits them. Bernice gets Jason thinking when she suggests that he should be careful as she thinks that Latisha may be using him. Her concerns seem justified, when Chloe comes across Latisha in a passionate clinch with Cain.

Cynthia is tired of worrying about Latisha and her catalogue debts and drops in on her to demand she pay it off. But Latisha has news of her own for her mum - she is leaving for Leeds with Jason. Jason insists that he will pay off her debt despite Scott's warning that he is being used. His words of wisdom ring true when Jason spots Cain leaving Latisha's and unleashes a verbal assault on her. She apologises but Jason is in no mood for listening and their future together looks like it could be on the rocks. Over at the holiday park, Nicola continues to meddle in Maggie's life and influences Jess. Phil insists that she is harmless but Maggie can see straight through her devious ways and gives Phil an earbashing when he takes a risk and joins Nicola and Jess for a drink.

After discovering that Latisha has secretly been seeing Cain, Jason is convinced that he is doing the right thing by moving to Leeds for a fresh start on his own. Latisha is upset, but Scott has had enough of her and tells her to move out and back to her mum's. Zoe coaxes Jason into attending his 'surprise' farewell knees-up at The Woolpack. Edna says a heartfelt farewell to her dear friend. Latisha arrives with the bash in full flow and is determined to clear the air with him before he leaves. Jason's prepared to let bygones be bygones and the pair clear the air before Jason leaves. Nicola realises that her little mind games are getting to Maggie and she decides to turn up the heat. First, she offers to let Jess stay with her whenever she wants and then lets air out of her tyre so that Phil will come to her rescue.

Trouble is brewing between Nicola and Maggie. Nicola is all ears when Jess tells her about how her dad and Maggie started their affair. Later that day, Nicola bumps in to Maggie and takes great pleasure in winding her up about her relationship with Phil. But the fun doesn't end there, and Nicola decides to put the next part of her plan in to action. She returns Phil's wallet just as he emerges from the shower. Maggie comes across the pair and is not best pleased to find Phil in a state of undress talking to her arch enemy. With blood pounding in her ears, Maggie warns Nicola to keep her hands off her man. Ashley mistakenly assumes that Bernice feels that he is trying to take over looking after their baby.

Nicola takes her vendetta against Maggie to new heights, but will Maggie be able to see through her scheming? Maggie is suspicious when Nicola tells her that she has bought some new earrings for a lunch date - but neglects to tell her it is with. When Nicola returns, Maggie notices that she has lost one of her earrings. With the seeds of doubt set firmly in Maggie's mind, Nicola sneaks in to her chalet, and plants her earring by Maggie and Phil's bed. Ashley is pleased when Cynthia offers to look after Gabrielle, so that he can spend the evening with Bernice.

Nicola's vendetta is beginning to take its toll on Maggie and, unable to take the pressure, she decides to take the day off work to recuperate. But Maggie cannot rest and her suspicions go into overdrive when she discovers a strange earring in her bedroom. On closer inspection she realises that it matches the one that Nicola lost. She promptly storms into The Woolpack and accuses Nicola of having an affair with Phil. Ashley puts his foot down when Bernice asks him to look after Gabby.

There seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for troubled Bernice and Ashley. A call from a desperate parishioner leaves Ashley in a quandary because he is meant to be looking after baby Gabby. He goes in search of Bernice but becomes frustrated when he can't find her and is forced to leave the baby with Diane at the pub. The delay means that Ashley is too late to help his parishioner and he vents his fury at Bernice for letting both her daughter and him down. Maggie reflects on the humiliation she brought on herself the previous evening and humbly apologises to Rodney for her behaviour.

It's the day of Gabrielle's christening, but after all of Bernice and Ashley's recent problems, it will be a miracle if the day goes without a hitch. Rodney and Diane are concerned when he notices that Bernice is not as motherly towards Gabrielle as she could be. His worries are justified, when Bernice explains that she is living a lie, struggling to really care for her daughter and afraid to love her. Zak's latest scam of selling Eric's gnomes behind his back, hits a snag when the manager of the Garden Centre refuses to pay him in cash and instead, hands him a cheque made out to Eric. Nicola basks in her new role as acting manager of the holiday village. When Maggie arrives to see Craig, Nicola takes the opportunity to twist the knife that little bit further. Edna is distressed when Paddy gives her bad news about her dog and Cynthia is disappointed to hear how besotted Terry is with Louise.

Ashley is becoming increasingly scared that he is on the verge of losing Bernice and his daughter again. He admits to Zoe that he doesn't truly understand Bernice's vision of the future and he is scared to find out in case it doesn't feature him. Upon his return home, Ashley fears the worst when Bernice decides to reveal her true feelings once and for all. Eric's blood begins to boil when he receives a phone call from the local garden centre querying a delivery of garden gnomes. The penny drops when the manager begins to describe the appearance of the employee he has been dealing with. Eric storms round to the Dingles to demand some answers and he isn't in the mood for excuses. Edna is concerned to hear that Batley's an exploratory operation and things don't look any better when Paddy calls later with the results. Maggie decides to escape her problems in the village by going away with Lucy for a few days. She is pleased when Phil visits her and admits that he is missing her.

It's the day after the night before, and Ashley can't help thinking that just because he and Bernice slept together, it means that all their problems are behind them. Bernice tries to talk to Ashley, but he uses every opportunity to evade her for fear of what she might say. Bernice persists and eventually he is forced to listen as she tells him how she really feels about their relationship. Paddy is subdued by the prospect of attending his mother's funeral and Emily tries to comfort him. Also he is concerned by Edna's refusal to accept his advice that it would be humane to put her dog to sleep.

Edna is still overcome with grief, but is grateful when Len and Ashley offer to lighten her load. Bernice may be having problems adjusting to motherhood, but her marriage seems to have improved no end since her daughter's birth. Diane is pleased when Bernice tells her that her relationship with Ashley seems to be back on track. Things go from strength to strength when Bernice asks Ashley if he would like to go for a walk with her and Gabby, and he enthusiastically accepts the invitation. Zak's hopes of suing the council for damages are dealt a massive blow when Peg lets slip to the solicitor that Sam didn't fall down a hole in the street - he fell down the stairs at home.

Relations in the Calder/Weston house reach an all-time low when Maggie tells Jess that she is not allowed to go on a skiing trip with her friends. Their argument takes on a venomous edge when Jess mentions the strange earring, which was found under Maggie's bed. Maggie accuses Jess of planting the earring in an attempt to break her and Phil up. Unable to take their bickering any longer, Phil storms out, much to their amazement. Jack swallows his pride and approaches Chris to see if he is interested in buying his land. Chris takes the opportunity to wind Jack up for coming to him cap in hand. But the pair manage to put their past disagreements behind them and strike a deal.

It may be Valentine's Day, but while some people are celebrating the occasion, for others the day is destined to end in heartbreak. Ashley and Bernice are surprised when Diane and Rodney arrive at the vicarage laden down with champagne and a romantic meal for them. During the meal, Ashley is puzzled when Bernice begins to question who she is, and his concerns grow when she admits that she is having trouble adjusting to parenthood. But as the night goes on, they begin to grow closer and as their evening draws to a close, they end up in a passionate embrace. At the Karaoke night in The Woolpack, Cynthia is upset when Terry fails to notice her attempts to impress him. But, Terry is also left deflated when he misreads signals from the opposite sex.

The baby blues have been taking their toll on Bernice recently, but any hopes of adjusting to motherhood are dealt a massive blow when she is left to look after Gabby on her own. Her daughter's constant crying begins to drive Bernice to distraction. Ashley returns home at lunchtime to find the place in chaos and Bernice plainly not coping - but worse is yet to come. Andy and Robert tease Jack when Cynthia invites him out to the cinema as a thank you for baby sitting Kirk. Jess packs her bags for her ski trip, but before she leaves, she promises Phil that she will try to be better to Maggie when she gets back. Emily is annoyed when her night is ruined when Zoe asks Paddy to cover the evening surgery for her and Andy is worried to hear that Katie's dad is looking for a new job and they might have to move. Ray warns Cain when Cain uses him as an excuse to get out of a date with Latisha.

After weeks of mental torture following the birth of her baby daughter, things finally come to a head for Bernice in dramatic fashion. Fraught and at the end of her tether, she finally throws the towel in and declares that she can't take motherhood a day longer. She pleads with her mother, Diane, to collect her belongings from the vicarage - but not baby Gabby. But Diane has heard enough and tries to slap some sense into Bernice - literally. When this fails, Diane calls up Rodney and insists he comes over to try and help resolve the situation. Ashley follows suit and arrives as Rodney and Diane are giving Bernice a brutal tongue-lashing. Ashley is still confused by his wife's actions and convinced that he is the one to blame, while Rodney and Diane start questioning why they hadn't spotted their daughter's problems earlier. But will it all prove to be the undoing of Bernice or will the short sharp shock treatment have the desired effect?

Bernice and Ashley have a major battle on their hands if they are to save their troubled marriage. Ashley resolves to look after Gabby to take some of the pressure off his wife. He also enlists Edna's help in organising the village in bloom contest, so that Bernice has one less thing to deal with. Rodney is pleased when Bernice arrives to talk to him and Diane about her recent behaviour. Diane agrees to listen, but will they be able to patch up their own differences following their recent argument? Paddy grows increasingly tired of Zoe's reluctance to pull her weight at the vets. He tries to discuss the subject with her, but she takes exception to what he says. Paddy discusses the problem with Emily and his mind begins to race when she comes up with a solution to their problems.

The pressure of work is beginning to take its toll on Paddy. He decides to have another word with Zoe about her reluctance to pull her weight at the vets, but he becomes increasingly annoyed when she refuses to listen. As Paddy's anger grows, Zoe eventually sees the light and offers to cover his night shift. Relieved to have an evening off, Paddy is treated to some more good news when he discovers that he has received a large sum of money from the sale of his mother's house. But his good mood is tested when Zoe calls and asks him to go and see a sick horse. Paddy refuses, and with no other choice Zoe is forced to attend instead - a decision she will live to regret.

Zoe's drink-drive nightmare begins to kick in and she finds the Emmerdale community less than sympathetic to her plight. She does find an unlikely ally in Paddy, however, who agrees to support her when she reveals that she is likely to face a driving ban. But Emily isn't happy about Paddy's choice as she knows it could well spell the end to their dream of him setting up in business alone. Lisa continues to chip away at Zak and insists that he stay at home to look after Belle. But Zak has other ideas and tricks Cain into a spot of baby-sitting. But even he makes a sharp exit when Latisha arrives and she and Peg are left holding the baby. Lisa is outraged and wastes no time in laying into Zak upon his return. Never one to miss a chance,

Lisa has had more than she can take of Zak bemoaning his mother and is determined to discover the problem between the two of them. First she snaps with Peg and reveals that Zak is never home - because he hates his mum! And Lisa's mood is no better when Zak returns from the pub with Cain and she angrily confronts him about the bad blood between him and his mum. Zak finally explodes with rage and sends shockwaves through the Dingle household with an outrageous accusation. Zoe faces the court and gets the comeuppance she deserves. She drowns her sorrows but things don't get much better when Viv lets slip that Paddy is planning to go it alone. Things are looking up for Angie, though, and she is delighted when Len offers to invest in their future by using his money to save the family home. Robert finally builds up the courage to face Lucy and is delighted when she agrees to go out with him.

Peg confronts Zak after his revelation that she killed his father. She tells him it is time that he accepts that his father abandoned him. It's all too much for Zak, who demands that Peg leave the house. He is hurt as it becomes clear that his only ally is Sam as neither Lisa, nor Cain, believe him. But Zak isn't about to roll over and swears to prove that he is telling the truth - whatever it takes. Katie and Andy consider the bleak prospect of Katie having to move away. Things look up when Andy hears that there is a job going at Home Farm and Katie promises to suggest it to her father. Could this be the end to their problems or just a false dawn? Len, worried about Edna's isolation since Batley's death, convinces her to let him build a memorial for her beloved dog.

Zak sneaks out at night determined to find proof about his dad's death. But he doesn't get far before Cain and Sam catch up with him and demand to know what he is up to. Zak explains that he believes he knows where his dad is buried and is determined to prove it. Armed with shovels, the Dingle trio set about digging for the truth - but they discover more than they bargained for! Andy and Katie are excited about her dad's interest in the estate manager's job. Even more so when he lands an interview. They celebrate with a passionate kiss until Jack discovers them horizontal. Marlon is furious and thinks that Tricia is out of her tree when he hears that she has been splashing out their rent money on the garden. Meanwhile, Ray hints to Tricia that he may be able to help her out. Scott becomes increasingly unnerved by Charity's influence on Chloe when it comes to men.

Diane tries to convince Jack to swallow his pride and apply for the job at Home Farm. He eventually gives in and goes for an interview. Things go surprisingly well thanks in no small part to a little encouragement from Charity. Jack is a happy man when he returns home and the kids are gob smacked when he tells them his good news. Tricia decides that if you've got it - flaunt it. Anxious with money worries, she tries her hand at flirting herself into solvency. Bernice is relaxed about their Marriage Counselling session tomorrow and is hopeful that it will make a difference to her relationship with Ashley. Lisa is worried about Zak as he is still intent on discovering the truth about his father. She consoles him and he tells her that he is desperate to know the truth. Katie is disappointed when her father fails to get the Home Farm Estate Manager job and it looks as though she might have to leave Emmerdale after all.

Jack is upbeat about his new job. Meanwhile, Andy is gloomy that Katie's father didn't get the Estate Manager's job and she might have to move away. But Jack could hold the key to his son's happiness. He is told that he must find a new Home Farm gardener and Katie's dad immediately springs to mind. Bernice and Ashley are nervous as they approach their first marriage counselling session. Will they unlock the door to their happiness or just reveal more skeletons in the closet? Happy with the success of their first session, Bernice decides to test herself, attempting to solve the squabbling between Edna and Tricia by agreeing to chair the Village in Bloom committee; Ray is also roped into the planning, agreeing to let meetings be held at his home.

Ashley and Bernice enjoy the time they spend together. They are both happy that things are going well between them and the counselling seems to be working for them. Ashley feels touched with happiness and Bernice is convinced that their problems are coming to an end. Paddy is becoming close to the sick dog. He secretly wonders if Edna would like to care for another pet. But he is clearly wide of the mark when she refuses to even listen to his suggestions. Edna is clearly moved, though, when Emily tells her the dog's sad story and Paddy wonders if it is only a matter of time before she will be ready to put Batley in the past and embrace another pet. Tricia's idea of making a fast buck from tips comes to nothing and Louise is forced to offer her an advance to pay the rent.

Peg continues to rile Zak and his annoyance deepens further when Peg takes a racing tip from Seth that was meant for him - and lands a small fortune. Tired of Zak's constant moaning, Peg decides it is high time that her son knew the truth once and for all about his father. But Zak isn't prepared for what comes next and Peg's stunning confession leaves Zak horrified and Tricia with a new house-guest! Things are looking up for Tootsie the dog as her health steadily improves. However, another problem arises when Mrs Roe admits that she doesn't want Tootsie, leaving Paddy trying to find the dog a new home. Convinced that Edna needs a new dog to replace Batley, Paddy tells Edna about Tootsie, but she shows little interest. But when Cynthia and Jack step in to offer the dog a home, Edna voices concerns. Could it be that Edna cares more for the dog than she is willing to admit? Meanwhile, Maggie prepares to return to work determined not to let Nicola get the better of her.

There is much discussion following the previous night's shocking confession from Peg and Betty catches wind of the gossip - much to her delight! But Peg is forced into a ruthless heart-to-heart with her son and retracts her confession. Zak is shaken to hear the real truth and is left with no option other than to face up to the facts about his father and admit that he has been wrong all along. Jack is delighted that Victoria has taken to Tootsie, but Edna is horrified to see her walking the ribbon-clad dog through the village. She is desperate to voice her concerns to Paddy but is forced to bite her tongue because of her stubbornness when Paddy first offered her the dog.

Zak is eager to learn more about his dad and decides to invite Shadrach over for a chat, leaving Cain feeling decidedly uneasy. Shadrach initially sticks to the story that Jed was murdered but, realising that Zak now knows the truth, he reveals that he saw Zak's dad only 12 months ago - and living locally. Finally armed with the information that he has been waiting for all his life - Zak can't quite decide what he wants to do with it. Paddy tells Edna that the Sugdens are definitely interested in Tootsie. Despite her reluctance to care for the dog herself, she is critical of the new choice of owner. Edna's fears are confirmed when she sees Robert and Lucy having a row over Tootsie and the frightened dog runs off.

Jack has decided that it isn't fair to keep Tootsie the dog but dreads breaking the news to Victoria. Much to his surprise, however, she takes the news well and with Paddy's agreement they take Tootsie to a dog shelter. Edna hears the news and harangues Paddy for letting it happen. She then sets off in hot pursuit to rescue the poor pooch - much to the amusement of Len and the delight of Paddy. Bernice and Diane continue to plan for their girls' night out but Bernice puts her foot in it when she decides to invite Nicola along. Diane and Tricia try desperately to put her off the idea but Bernice sticks to her guns when Louise reveals that she has invited Angie. Viv is excited about her plans for the cafe and sets about measuring up to refit some of the kitchen.

Bob offers his services at The Woolpack as the girls prepare for a night out on the town, but he keeps his plans secret from Viv and asks Donna to keep her out of the pub for the evening. Bob is a smash hit and even persuades Betty to try one of his fancy cocktails. Tricia, Louise, Nicola, Diane, Bernice, Angie and Zoe head for Leeds and much to their delight, Ray suggests they pop into one of his clubs. Once in the club, Diane and Louise enjoy being chatted up by two men - unfortunately though, they both fancy the same man! Diane's attention soon turns to Bernice who has spent all night talking to a man named Ian and seems to be enjoying every minute of it.

There is friction in The Woolpack between Bernice and Diane when Diane praises Bob's performance behind the bar and offers him more work without consulting her daughter. Things go from bad to worse when Bernice finds herself covering for Diane, who is suffering from a hangover. Tension mounts and Bernice is forced to remind her mother that it's her name over the door and she's in charge. Charity and Chris try to undermine Scott at every opportunity and have a dig at his status as a small businessman. Chloe is amused but she can see that Scott is clearly offended.

Scott tries to get his relationship with Chloe back on an even keel and apologises for not being more supportive, suggesting that a break would do her good. She is concerned that he can't afford a holiday, but he insists that he can and starts making humble plans. But Charity gets wind of their plans and steps in with an offer of giving them some money to make it a luxury getaway. Chloe is delighted but Scott is convinced that Charity has intentionally stolen his thunder. Diane has taken Bernice's words to heart and deliberately dodges responsibility at the pub. Bernice arrives to find The Woolpack in chaos and berates her mum until she reminds her that it is Bernice's pub. After a heart-to-heart with Rodney, Diane makes a conciliatory approach to Bernice and is relieved to meet halfway.

Ray is not a happy man when he overhears Emily telling Cain that she intends to pay for the damage to the car he was delivering. Scott, meanwhile, is stunned to discover that the chassis number has been filed off the car. When Ray calls round to ask after the car, Scott promises to repair it quickly and with discretion. Ray is impressed and assures Scott that he will be paid well for the work. Scott is delighted and offers to take Chloe for an expensive meal, safe in the knowledge that it won't eat into their holiday fund. Charity snipes that she eats at the restaurant all the time, but Scott is feeling bolstered and enjoys needling Charity in return. Bob is surprised to see that Viv is still making café plans, and thought they'd agreed they couldn't afford it.

There is conflict in the village over food and beverage sales as Diane winds Viv up about her plans for a more extensive menu, telling her she will be the joint licensee of The Woolpack. Viv complains that Diane is trying to undermine her café plans with the competition. Viv is furious when Bob tells her of his plans to be working in the rivalry Woolpack. Bob tries to justify himself and starts to explain that he is concerned over the cost of the café. Viv seems to be getting Diane back for bickering about menu plans by keeping Bob chatting at the bar not allowing him to serve customers. Diane is becoming increasingly irate. Andy and Katie seize the opportunity to snuggle up together at Katie's house as Brian is working late. Donna makes herself unwelcome as she decides that she will stay with them for the evening. Andy is frustrated when he later arrives home and complains to Jack about not being left alone with Katie.

Diane is unhinged to see Viv following Bob into The Woolpack as he is due to start work. As Diane protests Viv replies that it is a public bar and she can come and go as she pleases. As Diane offers to show Bob how to change a barrel Viv follows as she is suspicious of why Bob has left the bar with Diane. Diane blows a fuse when she sees Viv behind the bar in a non-public area, although Viv claims she was looking for the toilet. Viv goes on to cause more problems by accusing Bob of flirting with Angie. Diane finally blows a fuse and bars Viv from the pub for good. On Bob's return from work he finds the door locked. As Viv appears she explains, in spite, that if she is barred from the pub he is barred from their home. Cynthia calls round to take Jack to the pub. Jack, seeing Andy moping about, suggests they invite Brian out.

Viv is still fuming over Bob barring her from The Woolpack. Bob tries to make his apology to Viv as he arrives at the shop with flowers. Viv eventually tells Bob he can come home on one condition, that he gives up his job in the pub and to work in her café. Bob explodes that the café was a terrible idea from the start. Viv is extremely hurt by this comment and takes drastic measures when she declares their marriage is over. Bob doesn't want their marriage to be over, but being a stubborn as Viv vows not to back down. Eric is wary taking Latisha to the awards ceremony. Eric asks Louise to attend the ceremony with him but she declines as Eric reluctantly gives Latisha £100 to buy a new outfit for the awards. Zoe hand delivers flowers to the Reynolds house and apologies to Angie for making a drunken pass at her. Angie confesses it isn't the first time a woman has made a pass at her and accepts the apology and flowers.

Phil tries to force friendship between Jess and Maggie, asking Maggie to invite Jess for tea. There is conflict when Maggie has asked Jess to pass on a message about wanting her to work, Jess does not oblige. Maggie is annoyed when Nicola tells her of her plans to go shopping for the day. Phil, angry to hear of his daughters defiant attitude, is waiting for Jess when she returns from the shops. He confronts Jess about their ongoing feud and tells her she is coming back to the chalet to sort things out once and for all. Jess realises she is not going to win and reluctantly follows Phil inside. Paddy worries about Zoe's drinking as she knocks back the champagne at the awards.

Cain is up to his usual tricks at the awards ceremony as he introduces himself as a businessman and proceeds to order champagne. Viv and Diane declare a truce but Viv is on probation. The village is stunned by Gloria's return. Although she doesn't take Eric's proposal seriously to begin with, but he gradually persuades her otherwise. Eric asks Gloria to come back to the village with him so that they can talk. She agrees. Gloria tells Eric of her new business venture with a friend. Eric is impressed and heartened as it is clear that she still has feelings for him. As they enter The Woolpack together

Gloria decides to go back to Hull to sort out her affairs before returning to be with Eric who is delighted that she is back with him. Eric gives Bob the sack, saying it is due to falling profits. Bob knows that it has more to do with Gloria. Gloria tells Eric that she intends to pay back all the money she owes him. She wants to start their relationship with a clean slate. Gloria suggests that Eric should stand for Mayor. Eric warms to this idea. They propose a toast. Bob wonders if he and Viv are really finished. Seeking some sympathy, Bob tells Viv about being sacked by Eric. Viv presumptuously assumes that Bob is grovelling for a job and pedantically admits she thought he would want a job in the café in the end.

Viv is delighted as she has been granted planning permission for her café. Bob arrives at the shop and Viv excitedly tells him her news. Unexpectedly for Viv, Bob exclaims that he has only come to collect his belongings. Donna tells Viv that she hopes she is happy with the café as it has probably caused the break up between her and Bob. Donna finds herself admitting that Bob has moved into The Woolpack. Viv assumes that he is with Diane and shouts that she will kill him. Viv storms into The Woolpack, spouting accusations at Diane about stealing her husband. She goes home in a rage, grabs Bob's belonging and throws them into a bin liner, storms back into the pub and empties them over the bar and onto the floor.

Fresh from her verbal assault on Bob in The Woolpack, accusing him of having an affair, Viv is gifted the opportunity to make him jealous. Two burly builders, Mack and Syd, arrive to work on her café plans, and Viv can't resist turning on the charm. Ignoring Donna's claims that she is only trying to make Bob jealous, she flirts outrageously with them in earshot of Bob before proceeding to usher the new recruits over to the pub, But tension mounts and the fur begins to fly when a catfight breaks out after Diane challenges Viv for the attention of the builders. Bernice continues to feel insecure about her talents as a mother as Ashley naturally provides paternal perfection.

Ashley is keen to discuss having more children with Bernice, but she makes it clear that it isn't a subject she wishes to pursue and he is forced to back down. Bernice confides in Tricia about her worries about bonding with Gabby and contemplates the mistakes she has made. Tricia reminds Bernice that she and Ashley have the rest of their lives together to sort out their problems. But instead of helping the situation, Tricia's comments only serve to trouble Bernice further. Tricia has better news of her own when her divorce papers arrive unexpectedly. She uses the opportunity to give Marlon an ultimatum about their future! She decides to celebrate her spinsterhood, seeing the divorce as a chance to start again and get things right with Marlon. Good bye Tricia FISHER!

Small things continue to really annoy Bernice about Ashley. She considers this normal until Tricia points out that she loves Marlon even more because of his annoying habits. Bernice starts to question her real feelings for Ashley but she is comforted by her own thoughts. Ashley is troubled by Bernice's behaviour and realises that his putting the pressure on isn't helping her state of mind and promises to back off. But Bernice feels uncomfortable offering up false hope to Ashley and is forced to confess that she hates the thought of having more children. Ashley is left in turmoil wondering whether Bernice's issues are simply having more children or more children with him. Andy and Katie are making the most of their time alone together before Katie is banished to her grandparents.

Ashley and Bernice have reached the point of no return and Bernice is forced to break the devastating news to her devoted husband. Despite their best efforts to make the marriage work, it looks as though the future will be brutal. But can the recently re-kindled relationship survive the devastation or is this the inevitable end to their relationship? Once again Ashley patiently tries to understand Bernice's reasoning. He is emotionally tired and listens anxiously as Bernice begins to open up. Bernice confesses she has been lying to herself about their relationship, hoping they would grow stronger in time, but in her mind they couldn't be more distant. Something tells Ashley this is the emotional tidal wave he has been waiting for and starts to realise it could well destroy them rather than cleanse their deep rooted problems.

After the emotionally draining events of the night before, Bernice packs a few things. Ashley is determined to put on a brave front and points out he will have to get over her for a second time. The shock waves of the split soon rock the village and Bernice is forced to confess to Diane that her marriage is over. Bernice is keeping up her usual public face by joking with Marlon at the bar but the snipes and whispers eventually get to her as she crumbles. For the first time in many years, Diane wishes Rodney is by her side to back her up as she tries to remain strong for her daughter. Meanwhile, with Brian out all morning, Katie and Andy take advantage of their time alone and get into mischief.

Viv decides that it's time for action if she is ever to win Bob round. She opts for shock tactics and serves Bob with divorce papers! They have the desired effect and Bob is gobsmacked by her extreme step. He isn't the only one who is shocked, however, and Diane is furious at being dragged into their bitter fight. Viv is convinced that Bob will come crawling back to her when he sees the papers - but Bob has very different ideas and Viv's plan looks set to backfire until Donna intervenes. Andy is growing concerned that he can't get in touch with Katie. Meanwhile, her dad Brian tries to talk her through the "bird's and the bee's", but can't believe his ears when she reveals she is already on the pill! Bad blood is brewing once more between Jess and Maggie over a huge phone bill. Nicola seizes the chance to make an ally in Jess and admits that she planted the earring in Maggie and Phil's bed.

Nicola's nose is put out of joint when Rodney gives Maggie a present as a token of appreciation for her hard work. But the arrival of Jess' mum, Anne Marie, gives her the perfect opportunity for yet more scheming. Anne Marie's presence causes friction and Nicola feigns kindness and understanding towards Maggie in a bid to sew seeds for future plotting. Cynthia is concerned to hear that gossip is being spread about Danny's sexuality. Latisha suggests that they talk it through with him, safe in the knowledge that she is behind the whispers. But Danny is disappointed that Ollie could believe the stories.

Maggie is confused when a group of travel agents arrive at the holiday village a day earlier - not realising that Nicola has been scheming again. Nicola can't resist the chance to drop Maggie in it and calls Rodney and Chris to let them know of the 'mistake' Maggie has made. The penny finally drops with Maggie when first she sees Nicola being friendly towards Anne Marie and then her delight when Chris and Rodney arrive in a rage. Quickly realising that she has been taken for a ride, Maggie sees red and attacks Nicola. But she makes more of a splash than she had intended! Paddy confides in Ashley that he is concerned about Zoe's behaviour.

Following the dramatic events at the holiday village, Maggie is petrified that she is set to get the sack from Rodney for his daughter's dunking. Nicola, meanwhile, is looking forward to Maggie being fired so that she can run the holiday village all by herself. The moment arrives for Rodney to confront Maggie, but she refuses to roll over and decides to let Rodney know all about his scheming daughter. Rodney can't believe what he is hearing and asks Nicola for her side of events. Nicola remains smug and denies everything. But Rodney soon sees through her and sides with Maggie.

Nicola is left shell shocked by Rodney's actions in sacking her. Anne Marie questions Maggie's relationship with Rodney implying that she saved her job lying on her back. Nicola revolts the idea, devastated that her plans have backfired on her. Once again Nicola reveals her true colours by burning her bridges with Jess as well. Promising that she has now been sober for months, Anne Marie makes an emotional plea asking Jess to come home. Meanwhile, at the Holiday Village, Maggie is on tender-hooks until Rodney delivers the good news as he asks her to continue her role as Holiday Park Manager.

Gloria is intent on moulding Eric into the perfect mayor, much to Eric's distaste as a small child throws up on him! At the Reynolds' Marc is causing a fluster of activity as Len questions why Angie is tidying Marc's room for the fourth time. Marc's release from the young offenders institution is in jeopardy as he is unwillingly caught up in a drug scam. Torn between friends or freedom Marc is under pressure from Gaz not to reveal the real source of the drugs. Meanwhile, the guard collars Marc and he is forced to make the decision whether to 'grass' on Gaz. In The Woolpack, Gloria sets Eric a virtually impossible charm challenge to get Edna to buy him a drink. Eric gamely accepts the daunting task and wades in with his first tactics.

Gloria is pleased when Eric starts to turn on the charm with Councillor Ledbetter. But when Eric broaches the subject of becoming mayor, Ledbetter quickly sees through Pollard's scheming and is furious that he is being used. It's time for Plan B. The gloves are off and Gloria suggests that it's time for a dirty tricks campaign. She has heard that Ledbetter has a secret teenage lover and encourages Eric to try his hand at blackmail! Latisha is struggling for cash and goes cap in hand to Gloria for a wage advance, but Gloria is unsympathetic.

Flushed with the success of their shopping expedition courtesy of Gloria's stolen credit card, Cain warns Latisha that she must stay tight-lipped over their crime if they are to get away with it. But he is furious when he discovers that Latisha is strictly in the amateur league and hasn't dumped the credit card and is naively hoping to slip it back into Gloria's bag without her noticing. Latisha starts to panic and gets increasingly worried about being involved, but Cain enjoys teasing her about being attracted to a life of danger.

Ashley is beginning to feel manipulated by Bernice as his child raising duties are ever increasing and second to Bernice's needs. In the Woolpack, tempers flare between Nicola and Rodney, and as Bernice tries to defuse the situation, Nicola rounds on her and Bernice receives a slap across the face for her troubles. Bernice decides to use the assault to obtain the attention she needs from Ashley. Ashley once again is drawn in by Bernice's emotional plea. Despite this, after a talk with Marlon, he decides enough is enough and tells Bernice that he wants a quick divorce.

Despite all her recent trauma and much to Diane's surprise, Bernice seems to be actually looking forward to their night on the tiles with builders Jerry and Syd. But Ashley isn't too taken by the notion that Bernice is already looking to start seeing other men. He has a heart to heart with Marlon and confesses that there isn't enough room in the village for the both of them. Someone has got to go! Desperate to appear upmarket, Viv plans to pull out all the stops for the grand opening of her café. But despite bringing in Marlon to help with the catering arrangements,

Intending to dazzle Ray, Louise shows off a little black number to Diane. Louise's efforts in her appearance appear to have paid off until Ray makes a mysterious exit before dinner and does not return. Clock watching Louise is fed up convinced she's been stood up and dumped. Little does she realise that the reason for Ray not returning is because he has collapsed on the street outside! Ashley puts his words into actions as he arranges a meeting with the Archdeacon to discuss his future. Sadly things don't go as planned and he is forced to hear a few home truths. Ashley takes this news particularly badly and seeks refuge at the bottom of a bottle of brandy.

Questioning his state of mind and profession, Ashley takes off his dog collar and gives it to Edna, claiming that he won't be needing it anymore. Bernice is flabbergasted to hear that Ashley is considering giving up the cloth and is moving away - but how can she stop him? Rodney asks Nicola if she would be interested in working on a cruise ship for a friend - but Nicola is convinced that her dad is just trying to get rid of her. Hungover from the excesses of the night before Louise reflects on Ray's actions in abandoning her and decides to wash her hands of the situation

Although Ashley will sadly miss Gabby, he can no longer handle seeing Bernice every day. Unable to resist meddling, Edna pays Bernice a visit demanding to know whether Bernice is going to allow Ashley to walk away from his profession and parish. Bernice's insecurities surface as it becomes clear that people are pointing the finger of blame at her for Ashley's decision. Feeling the heat, Bernice contemplates whether she should be the one to leave. Bernice is troubled by the pressure on her to do the right thing and goes to see Ashley to try and work things out. Much to Katie's disappointment Brian is still laying down the law about seeing Andy, although he allows her to see Lucy.

As the news of Ashley leaving spreads around the village, there is obvious tension. Not least for Bernice who is desperate in her efforts to try and convince him to stay. After a tearful exchange Bernice tells Ashley that she should go and leave Ashley and Gabby behind. Unable to comprehend why Bernice would want to abandon her own daughter, Ashley questions her decision. Pacing the back room Rodney and Diane brace themselves for the worst. Diane takes out her frustrations on Rodney blaming him for just about everything she can think of! Stepping back from the situation, Bernice and Ashley have time to reflect on their relationship together.

There is no time like the present and Rodney informs Bernice that if she wants the job on the ship, it leaves that evening. Hesitant at first, Bernice questions whether she is doing the right thing. As she looks around she sees the trouble she has caused and is afraid of what she would stay for, her mind is suddenly clear. Once again Bernice is tearful as she says her goodbyes. Tricia begs Bernice not to go, but Bernice is firm in her decision. Unable to contain her emotion Bernice faces the toughest farewell of all in Ashley and daughter Gabby. Diane breaks down and tells Bernice that she is leaving with her blessing and her love.

Carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, Katie withholds her fears of being pregnant. Worried that Andy might abandon her if her fears are true Katie stalls for time. Misreading Katie's quietness Andy questions whether she is about to end their relationship. Little does he know there is a far greater subject involving the future of their relationship on her mind! Appreciating Andy's concern and no longer about unable to keep her worry to herself, Katie reveals what is really on her mind. Katie's concerns appear to be justified, as Andy is deeply shocked. Unwillingly Katie admits that she may have missed taking the pill a few times!

Sheepishly Andy purchases a pregnancy test and produces it for Katie who is waiting anxiously outside the chemist. Reluctant at first Andy persuades Katie that they have come this far and that she should take the test in the nearby public toilets. Not surprisingly Katie is uncomfortable about the idea, but agrees they need to know their future. Panic stricken Louise brings Bolan to the vets worried as in her care the dog has become ill. Louise's worst fears are confirmed as Zoe's diagnoses a fatal illness and informs her that the dog will have to be put down.

Now more than ever, Katie and Andy feel the need to be together. But their requests to see each other go unheard as Brian and Jack still dismiss as immature their claims that they love each other. Brian humours their declaration but questions how they'd react if they got pregnant, unaware that they have already been forced to consider that. Suspicious that Cain has something to do with the credit card theft, Angie warns him that she is keeping a very watchful eye. Feeling the heat, Cain is beginning to get restless and plans to jump ship for a while. Not wanting to be left on her own to face the music, Latisha decides she will tag along.

Fed up of banging their heads against brick walls Katie and Andy decide it is time to take matters in to their own hands. The youngsters feel they are forced to make a decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Broaching the idea of going away for the weekend, Latisha uses Kirk as a persuasive tool. It is clear that Cynthia has no intention of letting Cain near Kirk, insisting Latisha leave him behind. Latisha's plan to get Cynthia to baby sit has worked.

Katie re-assures Andy that she still stands firm on their decision. Despite their plans the parental barrier is still strong as the couple are barred from seeing each other. In order to lull their fathers into a false sense of security they plot to pretend they have split up in the hope that their separation will be lifted. Latisha avidly awaits Cain's return after selling their swag as he promises to take her to the airport. Lifted by the possibility of being away for a while, Latisha tells Gloria not to keep her job open. Having flogged the 'hot' DVD's Cain offers Latisha a measly return on her investment. Fed up with the burden,

Dreading having to face the music Latisha is glum at the thought of trying to get her job back after she confidently told Gloria to stick it. Having been left high and dry by Cain, it is back to the real world as Latisha's ego falls swiftly back down to earth. Gloria can't resist the opportunity to rub Latisha's face in it, as she quizzes her about her very short holiday. As if Latisha isn't having a bad enough day, things get worse as Cynthia finds a credit card receipt supposedly signed by Charity in her coat pocket.

Latisha is determined to bury her head in the sand leaving Cynthia unsettled. Cynthia feels she has no option but to come clean on her daughter's behalf. Hoping that Charity may live up to her name Cynthia makes the journey to Home Farm to tell her about her credit card. Charity does not take the news lightly, having no sympathy for Latisha's naive actions in getting involved with Cain. Suspicions are raised into Eric's motive as they rush to organise their wedding ceremony.

Eric's mayoral campaign reaches a barrier, as it appears that Glynis holds the deciding vote between Morgan and Eric. Gloria instructs Eric to take drastic measures to swing her vote or face defeat. Eric steps up his charm defensive to full blown seduction! Peg continues to make a nuisance of herself at the B&B as Rodney finds his expensive cognac is mysteriously disappearing. Alan is at his wits end as he has hardly slept a wink due to Peg mistaking his bedroom for the bathroom several times in the night. Sensing she might get the boot Peg tries her luck with a sob story about her monstrous son.

Eric wakes in a foul mood on the morning of his wedding after spending the night on the sofa. As wedding bells begin to chime he and Gloria are not on speaking terms. The frosty atmosphere continues at the church as Ashley is concerned that his services may not be needed. Nicola is indignant as Rodney demands an explanation for her attempts to sue him. Severing all ties she insists that she has bills to pay. Struck by her callousness, Rodney is left with no choice but to defend his case in court. Things hot up in the bedroom on Eric's wedding night, but Gloria is no where to be seen. Eric takes matters into his own hand as he tries a different method to win Glynis' vote. Time appears to be up for Latisha as Angie appears in blue to arrest her on suspicion of stealing credit cards.

As the votes are cast Eric is glad to see the fruits of his labour as things appear to be in his favour. Gloria and Glynis are full of icy politeness, each smugly pitying each other. A somewhat love struck Glynis has the deciding vote as she gazes deeply into Eric's eyes, she decides his future. Annoyed at being taken to the cleaners Chris is critical of Rodney's rash decision to sack Nicola. Trying another tact Chris suggests they try to bribe her to back down. Will Nicola take the cash and be silenced or will she fight her father in court? Diane and Jerry talk about the direction of their relationship, she feels dejected and disappointed.

As sirens ring out across the village, Diane rushes from The Woolpack to see paramedics rushing a familiar face towards an ambulance on a stretcher. The victim is in a bad way, frail, helpless and clearly fighting for their life as paramedics do their best to save them. There is a deafening silence as the ambulance veers away leaving all onlookers bewildered. Diane is clearly worried. Desperate to make the best impression, Brian is eager to re-assure Diane and offer his support. But Brian finds himself second in the queue as Jerry is already on the scene busying away with plant boxes for the Village in Bloom.

News from the hospital isn't good and Diane paces the hospital hallway waiting for word after Rodney's emergency operation. Unaware of the drama unfolding, Nicola is nowhere to be found and there is increasing heaviness as her dad's condition worsens. Oblivious of Rodney's condition, and being her usual cold self, Nicola is rude to Louise when Louise expresses her concern. She can't believe her ears when Louise spells out the severity of what has happened. Nothing could have prepared Nicola for seeing Rodney at the hospital and, as reality sinks in, Nicola begins to panic.

Nicola feels under pressure to back down on her intentions to sue her father as he continues his fight for life. It becomes increasingly clear that she intends to try and put their differences behind them if he pulls through. On cloud nine about their windfall, Tricia is already mentally touring the department stores. Seeing the money slipping through Tricia's hands, Marlon intervenes and explains the only establishment that is going to see the colour of his money is the bank. Tricia is annoyed that she has been excluded from all decision making. After passing jokes about Syd moving in, Chloe sees a genuine opportunity to make some extra cash and puts the pressure on Scott. Being over protective, Scott is adverse to the idea at first but Chloe tries to win him round. Cautious of Syd's intentions towards Chloe, Scott shows his jealous streak.

Praising Charity on her efficiency on the delivery, Terry assures that he will pass his complements on to Chris. Charity's run appears to be running very smoothly until they become concerned about the strange noises in the back of the truck. Convinced they aren't hearing things Terry bravely decided to check their stock, only to find more stock than they had initially accounted for! The illegitimate load raises Charity's suspicions, who has pulled the wool over her eyes? She has a feeling the culprit may be fairly close to home!

Charity's suspicions are confirmed, as she is furious to uncover Ray's involvement with illegal immigrant trafficking. Determined not to let Chris know of the delivery complications Charity vows to tackle Ray on her own! Punching above her weight, Charity learns that Ray's antics cannot be brushed under the carpet and realises it is time to come clean to Chris. With the trafficking out in the open, Ray begins to show his true colours and Charity and Chris are stunned into silence. Meanwhile, the severity of Rodney's condition begins to hit home and there are some tough decisions to be made and Zak, of all people, is on hand to offer some heart felt advice.

Reaping the benefits of his fraudulent behaviour, Scott treats Chloe to a night on the tiles! As they sneak back into the village, the sports car they are driving appears to cause quite a stir! As curtains begin to twitch, suspicions are raised as to how Scott's humble salary could stretch so far. Collared by Len, Scott is forced to think on his feet dismissing any unusual behaviour, Len is unconvinced. Probing a little further Len finds out more than he was bargaining for when he uncovers Scott's racket. The criminal activities in the village is affecting more people than the obvious as Louise is upset to hear that the Tates have shunned Ray's business. Itching to reveal Ray's true colours,

Things are getting a little too cramped in Pear Tree Cottage as Syd is making himself very much at home! Chloe uses Scott's frustration to her advantage suggesting that he could always whisk her away to another swanky hotel! Scott feels under pressure as Chloe is clearly enjoying the fruits of his illegitimate labour! Realising her authority is under threat, Nicola is worried as Paddy questions her changes in the surgery. Zoe is increasingly out of sorts as she arrives back from her holiday at Home Farm forgetting that she no longer lives there! Paddy is worried that her promises of being 'on the wagon' may have been broken.

Ray persists to weave a clever web of deceit around Louise as his true colours begin to unveil. Louise is surprisingly susceptible to having the wool pulled over her eyes. Will Terry be able to break the spell? Ray makes sure he silences Terry, threatening him to stay away from Louise. Zoe's drinking habits appear to have left every one treading on eggshells. Deeply embarrassed about the pass Zoe had made for him, Ashley is on edge as Zoe appears on his doorstep! What will she be after now? Paddy's patience is running out as he finds Zoe in The Woolpack drinking on her own again! Slumped in the corner Zoe gives Paddy no choice but to cover her shifts at the 'sluurgery!' Meanwhile, Charity and Terry are forced to do the bin run when both Zak and Phil call in 'sick', and when Tony won't let him back out of the racquet, Scott agrees to move it elsewhere.

Phil is forced to come clean to Charity about his moon lighting and Charity is forced to take drastic actions in sacking him on the spot. Despite Ray's threats, Terry feels he has no option but to speak to Louise. Unfortunately, his plans backfire. It appears once again Ray has got there before him. Convinced Terry is trying to sabotage her newfound relationship, Louise angrily dismisses his allegations. Terry is devastated as his attempts to blacken Ray's halo are ruled out. Despite working like a dog, Latisha seems to be getting nowhere fast with her mounting debts. Charity is cautious as Chloe tries to persuade her not to be so hard on Latisha.

Reflecting on her run in with Terry the previous night, Louise is still upset by his accusations. Ray continues to cast a shadow over Terry's allegations by suggesting that Terry's motives were not entirely innocent. Using flattery to diffuse the situation Ray is off the hook for now as his charm continues to prevail. Making the most of their time on their own Diane and Mack quietly tip toe upstairs in the B&B. There are general complaints around the village of loud music being played through the night coming from the direction of Zoe's cottage. Zoe is not in the mood to be told off as Charity teases her about her home disco! The Emmerdale web cam is up and running as Seth becomes the village's first presenter. Unfortunately Betty is blissfully unaware that she is the second presenter, in her dressing gown and rollers in their front room!

Emily finds herself unexpectantly drawn to the children from the local children's home as they visit the Vets Surgery. Paddy carefully shows the children the workings of a vets surgery. The children are in awe! The visit is cut short as Paddy is called out to help Zoe finish her rounds and the kids are ferried away. On tidying the mess in the surgery Emily is shocked to come across a stray, but not the kind of stray that usually gets veterinary attention! Emily entertains Damian as she realises he has been left behind by the bus! Temporarily dropping his mayoral charm defensive, Eric makes a cutting remark leaving Damian in despair. Upset that Damian has been left behind,

Mack sows seeds of doubt in Diane’s mind as he makes a sharp exit after their candle lit dinner. Expecting Mack to stay the night Diane settles in for a night on her own worried that she has blown it! After doing a runner from dinner Mack is a little too concerned that Diane's getting to serious. Syd comes up with the perfect distraction suggesting a night out Mack readily accepts. Determined to cheer his mate up Syd invites along Mack's ex-girlfriend - will the old flame be rekindled? Diane is forced to put on a brave face as the foursome drink in The Woolpack, a little too close for comfort for her liking. Making bitchy remarks about Diane, Miranda is doing a great job of rubbing Diane up the wrong way but how long can Diane tolerate her taunts?

Deflated from the events of the evening before, Diane takes a long hard look at herself in the mirror and is not happy with what she sees. Aware that she is no spring chicken, Diane feels a fool for ever thinking her new found relationship would last. Not realising the depths of her despair, Louise teases Diane about her competition, as Diane tries desperately to cover her hurt. Determined to find out if Mack came home after his evening out, Diane goes in search of the truth. Using a Rodney visit as an excuse, Diane heads over to the B&B to see if Mack is shacked up with his ex. Emily makes a conscious decision that she would like to be involved with disadvantaged children, when Jack suggests she look into fostering. Worried about how much experience she would need,

On call to a job in Halifax for a few days, Mack tells Diane of his departure. Diane takes the news badly convinced he is trying to let her down gently. Determined to reject him before he rejects her, Diane feigns aloofness and practically chucks him out. Although confused by Diane's actions, Mack feels that maybe he had his wires crossed about Diane as she was so blasé about their relationship. Louise is compelled to stick her oar in, as Mack seems prepared to walk away from Diane without a fight. Will Mack let Diane know that all is not lost or walk away leaving his damsel in distress? Emily is forced to come clean to Paddy about her plans to foster.

Feeling guilty about his outburst, when Emily suggested fostering, Paddy has had time to digest the idea. Admitting he has over reacted, Emily is encouraged and asks Paddy to think it over. Paddy is proud that Emily feels so much compassion and pleasantly surprised by her ground work but he has a lot on his plate at the moment. Seizing the opportunity to air his worries, Paddy confesses to Chris that Zoe’s behaviour is getting more worrying. Chris wonders if it's because the following week is the fifth anniversary of Frank's death, and is forced to acknowledge that Zoe's problem is getting worse after Paddy tells him about the drugs she's been taking, as well as the amount of alcohol she's been drinking.

Having hardly slept a wink a dishevelled Zoe arrives early at the surgery. Nicola helps to ease Zoe's apparent anxiety by answering the phones. Deeply concerned by Zoe's behaviour Paddy collars Chris to get his opinion. Seemingly aware of what may be bothering Zoe, Chris appears unsympathetic. On the anniversary of their father's death, Chris is conscious that Zoe might be taking things badly. Having visited Frank's grave Chris is worried, as it is the first time ever he has beaten Zoe in laying flowers.

Zoe’s lights have been on all night, it is apparent she hasn’t had much sleep! Hiding behind the door Zoe is cautious about letting Paddy in, faking illness. Confused by Zoe's actions Paddy is forced to leave but Zoe's illness appears short-lived as she is later found drinking alone in the Woolpack. Bottling up her anxiety Zoe keeps a beady eye on Charity as she flirts with Syd. Unable to contain her jealousy any longer Zoe throws herself at Charity, much to the shock of all onlookers and Charity herself! Dejected Zoe is forced to leave the pub. Confused and emotionally vulnerable Zoe stumbles from the Woolpack. A friendly face stops to see if she is OK. Zoe misreads this and returns her affections as she uncharacteristically turns her attention to a man! Her advances are not rebuked this time as the pass quickly turns to passion.

Having blanked the events from the day before, Zoe struggles to understand why Charity has not returned her affections. There is a realisation that Zoe's behaviour has been building up for months as Chris and Charity discuss the extent of the situation. It becomes more apparent that Zoe needs urgent medical help, but she does not take kindly to being told she is mentally ill. Having stolen Charity's car keys Zoe takes off, desperate to escape her emotions. Conscious of Zoe's constant references to their past relationship, Charity heads the search for Zoe with one place in mind! As the dust settles there is a clash of consciences as Scott and Chloe tiptoe round each other! Scott apologises to Syd asking him to stay, unaware of his recent advances on Chloe! Having been knocked back by Chloe, Syd spies an easy target in Nicola as she makes her intentions for him clear! Syd seizes the opportunity and invites her back to his, much to the annoyance of Scott and Chloe!

Having difficulty accepting the situation, Chris is torn by Zoe’s behaviour. Having called for medical help Charity is concerned that the route of the problem may be a reaction caused by the combination of alcohol and Zoe's anti depressants. The doctor confirms that they will need a further medical examination, as he is concerned Zoe is not telling him the truth after questioning. The severity of Zoe's condition becomes obvious to Chris. Latisha’s desire to do the right thing backfires as Alan catches her red handed! Nicola has quickly made herself at home at Pear Tree Cottage as the scantily clad visitor cooks breakfast for Syd and herself! It has clearly touched a nerve with Chloe but Scott is highly amused by the display. Later Syd and Scott have a manly chat as Scott tries to prise the gory details out! Syd insists he has no intention to commit. Bonded by the male talk, Scott offers advice on Nicola's entrapment tendencies!

Terry has been forced to baby sit Zoe and is grumpy as he hasn’t had much sleep due to Zoe's non stop pacing! Charity is concerned that they cannot pretend Zoe has the flu forever. Zoe continues to plummet down hill as she stares for hours at the TV flicking the channels endlessly. Unaware of all the fuss around her, Katie is distracted from her Jubilee Queen duties as she thinks she might be pregnant. Desperately needing assurance, Katie questions if Andy will stick by her. Stunned that their plans may have fallen into place so quickly Andy and Katie are suddenly terrified by their actions. They agree to take a test as soon as possible. Marlon is shocked as Tricia’s plans to visit Edith have not so caring intentions!

The villagers are in party mood as they prepare for the Jubilee extravaganza that lies ahead. But 15-year-old Jubilee Queen, Katie, has nerves for a different reason as she is constantly interrupted while trying to take a pregnancy test. She finally finds a moment alone and is filled with mixed emotions as the test proves positive. Katie doesn't have long to digest the news, however, before she is caught out and forced to thrust the pregnancy kit on Donna as she is called for a photograph. Unfortunately, Donna's mum and village gossip Viv rumbles what is going on and Donna is forced to reveal all. As Katie boards the float for her crowning glory, she signals to Andy that the their secret efforts to start a family have been successful.

Brian is still reeling at the news that his precious teenage daughter is pregnant and, clutching at straws, he questions whether she could have made a mistake. But Katie confirms his worst fears and assures him that the positive test result was accurate. Brian can't believe his ears when Katie adds that she did it deliberately to prove how much they love each other. Jack is equally outraged and admonishes Andy for his stupidity and lack of maturity.

Brian and Jack are united in their concern for Andy and Katie, but Brian's notion that Katie should have an abortion is met with horror from his daughter. Katie and Andy are mortified by the suggestion and Andy looks to Jack for support. But Jack is firmly siding with Brian and the youngsters find themselves isolated. Feeling indignant and betrayed, they maintain their desire to have the child and state that nobody can stop them. With an over enthusiastic, yet unhealthy interest in Woodside Cottage, Tricia turns on the charm with the elderly Edith. But Marlon soon realises what is happening and is disgusted by Tricia's treatment of Edith.

The pressure of living at home with Brian is becoming too much for Katie and she arrives at the Sugden's seeking sanctuary. But Jack's dismissive attitude backfires and he succeeds only in driving Andy out of his home too. Diane takes pity on the youngsters and offers to let them stay at the pub – suggesting to Jack that they need time and space to sort out their differences. But as they settle in at The Woolpack, the enormity of the situation hits home and Andy struggles to find the words to comfort a distraught Katie. Diane is on hand to offer some words of wisdom to Katie, but asserts that she is disappointed in Andy and never thought that he could be so irresponsible and selfish. Ashley and Paddy are becoming increasingly frustrated at Chris for refusing to make Zoe seek help.

Zoe discovers Paddy and Chris deep in conversation and immediately misinterprets their unease as proof of a conspiracy. Ashley has a desperate heart to heart with her and begs her to seek help. He quickly senses her fear, however, and realises that desperate measures are called for. He calls her bluff and reassures her that she can discharge herself from the clinic at any time. Paddy is relieved when Zoe agrees but Ashley confesses that he feels he has betrayed Zoe's trust in him by persuading her to book into the clinic under false pretences. Seth is flooded with complaints as Betty-Cam withdrawal sets in! As flowers from a fan arrive,

Seth is chuffed when he receives free grub from Viv as the voyeuristic crowds gather in Café Hope to watch Betty cleaning on the Betty-Cam. Unnerved by a strange feeling of being watched, Betty is confused by passing comments in the village. Edna soon deduces that the webcam is once again live and decides enough is enough! Betty is mortified to discover the truth and wonders whether she can ever face the village again! In the clinic, Zoe vacantly stares at the television with the volume on full blast as she aimlessly flicks through the channels. Aware that the drugs she has been prescribed may have sedated her, Chris and Charity are still disturbed to see Zoe's numbed state.

Degraded by her small-screen experience at the hands of Seth – Betty is out for revenge! As Seth idles away the hours in Café Hope working through fan mail, he is oblivious to the unusual favour that Betty is asking of Len. In full view of the webcam, Betty puts her plan into action and declares her secret lust for Len before kissing him passionately! At Café Hope, the kids erupt in riotous laughter as they witness the uncharacteristic display of affection. Seth is less amused by what he has witnessed! Realising he's been rumbled, Seth finds he is not the only one making a quick exit and finds Betty in the street with her bags packed! Meanwhile, Zoe’s paranoia is building and she warns Ashley that Paddy is in on a conspiracy to poison her.

Concerned about Zoe’s conspiracy talk, Ashley confides in Paddy about her bizarre claims. Chris is alarmed that his sister's mental state is in decline and becomes increasingly anxious when psychiatrists question whether the illness will be reversible. He soon has more important things to worry about, however, when Terry reveals that Zoe has discharged herself from the clinic! Chris starts to fear the worst when he discovers that Zoe is missing without a penny to her name and the hours are beginning to pass.

Chris hasn’t been able to sleep as the hunt for Zoe goes on through the night. His normally cool exterior begins to crack as they start to run out places to look and Chris is compelled to express his true fears for Zoe. Patiently, Charity listens as Chris opens up for their first time about the moment when Zoe knowingly shot their half-brother, Liam. Convinced that the guilt had caused a permanent rift between Zoe and himself, Chris confesses to Charity that he is to blame! Meanwhile, in an alleyway in nearby Hotten, a crumpled body lies undiscovered – ravaged by a storm. At Edith’s house Tricia and Marlon lay on a celebratory spread. Grateful for their kindness and generosity, Edith is taken by the couple and is keen to discuss the house.

After two nights searching and still no sign of Zoe, Chris is tearing his hair out with worry. Terry confirms that police will start checking the hospitals but this does little to console Chris. Having slept rough in an alleyway for two nights, a dishevelled and disorientated Zoe arrives back at Mill Brook Cottage. Confused, she realises she has no keys to get in. As Zoe tries to climb in through a window, she is discovered by a stunned Seth. He is alarmed by her appearance and, aware that she has been missing, invites her in. Realising that Seth poses no threat, a cautious Zoe opens up to Seth about the conspiracy against her. Adult life is proving tough as cracks begin to appear in Andy’s confidence in facing parenthood.

It's the day after Father's Day and newly expectant father Andy begins to regret the consequences of his relationship with Katie. The reality of being a parent by this time next year begins to hit home, as he considers the bigger picture. He is too young for parenthood and he's beginning to wish they hadn't planned the pregnancy. Determined to overcome a series of knock backs, he plucks up the courage to ask Viv for a job. True to form, Viv isn't sympathetic and sends him packing with a flea in his ear! Her harsh put down is the last straw, as Andy realises the future looks bleak and he has some serious thinking to do! Jack has opened his eyes to impending fatherhood and this weighs heavily on his mind. Jack has also refused to help him find work and has, in effect, turned his back on his son.

As Katie proudly announces to Andy that she has morning sickness, the novelty of being a father has rapidly worn off. Andy begins to feel he is on his own, as Katie is as enthusiastic as ever. Doing things that boys do, Danny and Robert invite Andy for a game of football. Jealous of their carefree attitude Andy begrudgingly admits he has to see Katie. With Jack on his back, Andy is troubled about their discussion on abortion, wondering if he should broach the subject with Katie. He tentatively suggests they've made a mistake, to see her reaction. Katie is horrified at the suggestion they get rid of their baby! Aware that he may have just made the biggest decision of his life, Andy regrets that Katie doesn't feel the same.

As the dust settles from the events of the day before, Andy is hit by the realisation that he suggested Katie have an abortion. He's desperate to see her and fears that she may shut him out permanently. His anxieties are realised when she refuses to see him. With his domestic situation playing on his mind, Andy walks out of his exam and is determined to see Katie. He's decided to stand by her and wants to let her know that he loves her. Andy's efforts are wasted as he arrives at Connelton View, only to discover Katie has left the area, to live with her mother. After begging Brian for the address, Andy is turned away empty-handed. As the two burly builders arrive home from a night on the tiles, Mack complains of a bad back and lack of sleep.

Desperate to make it up to Diane, Mack asks Alan if he can borrow the kitchen to cook her a meal. Alan agrees as it leaves the rest of the village free to organise Diane's surprise birthday party in The Woolpack! Avoiding Nicola's affections like the plague, Syd finds himself making excuses about his recent whereabouts! He doesn't want to give her any encouragement. To get her off his back, Syd invites Nicola round to the B&B for dinner, knowing full well they won't be alone. Mack and Diane are far from impressed, as uninvited guests gatecrash their romantic meal. They had hoped to have a serious talk, but the conversation becomes frosty as Syd tells tales of their old conquests. Diane is deeply hurt. As Scott and Chloe settle down for a romantic night in, he takes an urgent work call and tells her their romantic evening will have to be postponed! Rousing suspicions,

On the morning of her birthday, Diane is filled with dread, as she fears a repeat performance of the previous night's disastrous meal. Convinced that Mack does not share her affections and is just being polite, Diane is troubled and not looking forward to their date tonight! Mack has his own dilemma and is desperate to make it up to Diane. Realising he may have blown it, he wonders if the party can be called off so he can be alone with Diane. On the way to the meal, Mack is still pondering what to do. He's fed up with Diane's small talk and skirting round the subject, he is forced to bring the car to an emergency stop as Diane finally speaks her mind! As a few home truths surface,

Filled with dread at the prospect of returning to work, Chloe and Scott arrive back in the village, exhausted from their weekend of clubbing. On arrival at the garage, Scott is annoyed to find Tony waiting with another hot car - angry that he wasn't informed about Scott's trip away! But Scott resents the hold Tony feels he has over him and questions their agreement! With Tony throwing his weight around, Scott has no choice but to take orders in the hope that Len won't notice the car ringing is still going on! As Marc arrives for work, he passes a flustered Scott rushing out to get a spare part for the car. Intrigued by his boss's behaviour, Marc can't resist taking a closer look at the car they are working on and is horrified to learn it is obviously stolen.

Scott is unnerved when Len and Marc fail to show up for work and he is sure that his scam has been rumbled when Angie arrives in full uniform. When Angie's only line of questioning is why Marc has quit his job, Scott realises he has had a lucky escape and it's time to quit while he still can. But his efforts to walk away from the sting are short-lived as Tony makes it abundantly clear that life will become very difficult if he backs out now. Shaken by the threats, Scott's torment is obvious as Chloe demands to know the truth. Furious at living on the fruits of his crime, she refuses to listen to his excuses. Fearing her mum's job is on the line, Latisha takes her frustration out on Cain.

With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Scott is disheartened when Len refuses to come back to work on grounds of trust! Chloe is equally unforgiving and serves up an ultimatum - either Scott gets out of the car ringing, or she gets out of his life! But when Scott fails to return home, Chloe starts to think the worst and fears that Tony has followed through on his threat to hurt Scott if he tried to back out. Has she driven him too far? Sam busies himself at Café Hope and surfs the net for a soul-mate.

Desperate to escape Tony's car ringing racket, Chloe and Scott search for a way out. Knowing that going to the police isn't an option, they are forced to risk everything by coming clean to Ray in the hope that he may be forgiving in return for the time they saved his life. Ray is quietly furious but Scott and Chloe are relieved when he makes it clear that he holds Tony responsible and promises to make him pay. Zoe is plagued by her own insecurities as Paddy questions her ability to deal with an emergency call. Zoe is incensed by the implication and becomes increasingly paranoid that Paddy is trying to force her out. Sam becomes a regular visitor to Café Hope - but he isn't there for the food. He makes frequent checks on the computer in the hope of a reply to his lonely heart advert!

Having asked Ray to get Tony off his back, Scott is petrified as to how Tony may react! But when Ray drops another car off at the garage, Scott is shocked when he orders him not to look in the boot. Assuming the worst, Scott worries that Tony is back – in the form of a dead body! With impeccable timing, the police arrive on the garage forecourt and Scott and Chloe have some fast thinking to do in a desperate bid to explain Tony's disappearance. Will the police believe their story or is Scott about to find himself as an accomplice in Tony's murder? Zoe continues to feel increasingly pushed out at the vets when she discovers that Rhona has covered all of her shifts and to make matters worse, the voices in her head are drowning out her thoughts and she has overlooked Paddy’s birthday.

Concerned by Zoe’s irrational behaviour despite her new found comfort in the church, Ashley calls on Zoe with a Biblical reading plan to help her through the difficult times. But the reading plan backfires and Zoe reads demonic quotes to Joseph as she helps him create a mask for his school play. Charity is horrified and is forced to drag Joseph out of harm's way. Zoe visits the surgery in a bid to talk herself into a positive state of mind, but the negative voices in her head are too powerful. In a fit of anger, Zoe rips up the appointment diary, targeting every entry that includes Rhona’s name. She then hits a new low and, in a bid to beat the demons in her head, seizes some tranquillisers from a shelf in the surgery.

Paddy turns up for work at the surgery and angrily notices the drugs cabinet wide open! As he enters the reception area, he is stunned to find Zoe slumped on the desk. As she starts to come round, Zoe refuses to seek help from a doctor. Paddy is increasingly concerned but, on discovering the shredded diary, his concern turns to despair and he suspends her from the practice. She faces further accusations from Chris who challenges her about the drug taking. It's more than she can take and Zoe flees to the river. As the sound of children's voices echo painfully in her head, she sinks herself deeper and deeper into the icy cold water in a bid to drown out the torment.

Edna is alarmed when she arrives at the church to find Zoe engrossed in the bible, surrounded by torn out pages and lit candles. In a panic, she dashes to The Woolpack to report her discovery to Ashley, informing him that Zoe is vandalising the Holy Book. Ashley races to the church and is stunned to see that Edna wasn’t exaggerating. He talks calmly to Zoe in a desperate effort to try and reason with her in her hour of need. But when he fails to understand her claims that she is trying to decode a message from God, Zoe begins quoting manically from the bible. In a trance she is suddenly drawn to the children's Sunday school display but, as Ashley tries to hold her back, the display collapses and smashes amongst the candles.

The fire at the church rages and, still trapped inside, Zoe is transfixed by the flames as Ashley tries to drag her to safety from the smouldering inferno. Hurrying to get home to meet his curfew, Marc sees the smoke rising from the church and runs to the vicarage. Alerted to the fire, a horrified Edna reveals that Ashley and Zoe are inside! Mesmerised by the blaze, Zoe is oblivious to Ashley's attempts to help her. The smoke is unbearable and the roof is beginning to cave in and yet, hypnotised by the flames, Zoe walks towards the fire, mumbling quotes from the Bible to herself. Fighting his way through the smoke, Marc returns in a bid to help Ashley rescue Zoe. The heat is overpowering but as Ashley bravely beats a path to Zoe, a burning beam crashes down and hits him.

As Cynthia proudly displays the lavish present she has been saving up for, Latisha feels inadequate, as she can not afford to give her son a proper present for his first birthday! Penniless, Latisha stoops to desperate measures as she heads off to Hotten, with the intention of coming back laden with goodies for Kirk. The Daggerts' house is a hive of activity, as Cynthia makes a birthday cake for Kirk. Distracted from her baking, Cynthia answers a knock at the door. Little did she expect to see the boys in blue! When the police reveal Latisha's been arrested it is the final straw for Cynthia. On her release from police questioning,

The locals come up with novel ideas to raise money to rebuild the church. Ashley organises a service in the village hall to reaffirm the congregation and prompt village unity. At Home Farm, wary of facing gossips and public reaction, Charity and Chris suffer from cabin fever. Aware that they can't hide forever, Chris and Charity brave village scrutiny to attend the church service. At the village hall there is a frosty reception, as the service is read in Zoe's honour. Struck by the words, Chris becomes emotional and the shock of recent events hits him. Charity discreetly comforts him, as Chris tries to fight back the tears. Angie is grateful to Mack for the work he has done at the Reynolds' house and invites him and Diane round for a meal. Mack gratefully accepts, although he later finds Diane can't go! Hoping that Mack would refuse to go without her,

Zoe is pinning all her hopes on her appeal for release which is set for tomorrow, but it appears the doctors have serious concerns about her state of mind. Allowing her home isn't high on their agenda. Chris is frustrated as the doctor insists it is too early to diagnose Zoe's illness. He's close to breaking point and Charity tries to lend her support. The emotional highs are too much for Zoe when Ashley arrives. After all she's been through she's grateful to see a friendly face, and bursts into tears on his shoulder. Having spent a lot of time together, Marlon and Rhona have been getting on very well since her return to the village. Intrigued to hear more about Edith's house,

Zoe is devastated when her appeal for release is refused. Sadly she is forced to accept that she is not capable of making decisions about her health. She refuses to give up without a fight, insisting the doctors have made a mistake. The realisation that she will not be leaving the hospital of her own free will hits home. Feeling imprisoned, Zoe desperately confides in Ashley that she is afraid to fall asleep for fear of what will happen around her. Zoe clings to Ashley for dear life, as she is desperate to hold on to a face that she knows and trusts. She is aware that things are out of her control, and begs Ashley not to desert her. The nurse almost has to prise them apart.

Maggie learns that she has been invited for an interview as the manager of Dale Park, but is irked to find she will be up against her arch rival, Nicola. Aware that Nicola might pip her to the post, Maggie flirtatiously asks Rodney for a reference too. Rodney rises to the bate offering any service he can. Working her girlish charms, Maggie sets about a plan to ensure her reference will be positively glowing. Robert is desperate to have his wicked way with Lucy, but he becomes increasingly frustrated, as she seems to be running hot and cold with him. Andy continues to suffer in silence, as he still hasn't had any word from Katie. Finally caving into pressure from Donna, Lucy approaches Andy and explains she has heard from Katie.

Nicola is furious to find out that Rodney has agreed to write Maggie's reference as well. To add to her disgust, Rodney and Maggie are openly flirtatious in front of her. Recognising the glint in Rodney's eye, Nicola fears that he may favour her rival in the race for the Dale Park Manager's job. She takes it upon her self to find the references to see what she's up against. While Nicola is busy snooping through Rodney's paper work, she is alarmed to hear familiar voices entering the B&B. As Rodney and Maggie pour themselves generous drinks, Nicola is trapped and forced to hide under the bed. As the drinks continue to flow, Rodney steps up his flirtatious behaviour, insisting he would like to be more than just friends. With her career in mind Maggie obliges as Rodney invites her to the bedroom.

The morning after the night before and Maggie is dumbfounded by her own behaviour, having slept with Rodney. Hungover, she confesses her sins to an equally shocked Chloe. Although Nicola is dishevelled and exhausted, she is determined to get her own back on Maggie for putting her through such an ordeal. She sets off to find Phil and wastes no time filling him in on all the sordid details of the affair. On her return from the interview, Maggie is upbeat to find Phil home early. It is fairly obvious that he isn't in the slightest bit interested in whether she has got the job. As the accusations fly, Maggie flounders and her reaction confirms the truth. Phil feels utterly betrayed after all he gave up for her.

There is gloom hanging over the Dingles as they lament the failure of yesterday's plan to off-load Peg on their relatives. Putting their heads together they are forced to have a re-think. The plot thickens as they hatch plan B, a morbid scheme to get Marilyn and Elvis to take Peg, once and for all….. in a coffin! Surprisingly Peg is quite taken by the idea of staging her own death again and the plans for the wake get under way. Peg speedily puts together a list of final demands. Zak does the deed and rings Elvis and Marilyn with the grave news that their rejection of their mother had finally killed her off and asks them to attend. After days of tip toeing around each other, Scott and Chloe have a heart to heart. They are forced to acknowledge the cracks in their relationship and promise to try harder. Despite their promises, there is an underlying air of doubt. Things have been very quiet at the Daggerts' since Cynthia threw Latisha and Kirk out.

The Dingles dastardly plan to offload Peg onto Shadrach and Elvis moves into the final stages when Zak and Lisa fake her wake. As Shadrach and Elvis arrive, dressed for mourning, Zak delivers a flowery eulogy for Peg and Sam sheds some genuine tears. Lisa, laying it on thick, recalls Peg's dying wish was for her ashes to be scattered at the caravan. The Dingles' can't believe their luck when Elvis agrees to abide by Peg's final demand and they bundle the coffin into the back of their car. Little do they know as they set off with the coffin, that Peg is actually the living dead! Scott seems convinced he and Chloe have sorted out their relationship problems, but she is less convinced.

Chloe is emotionally troubled after her secret kiss with Syd. Although they have agreed to keep it quiet, it doesn’t make the guilt any easier. Desperate to compensate and ease her conscience, she prepares a romantic meal at home. But Scott returns in a less than sympathetic mood, rejects her gesture and storms out. Left high and dry again, Chloe resorts to drinking alone and by the time Syd arrives home, he finds her in a distraught state. Sensing her vulnerability he offers to give her some space, but Chloe is desperate for company and asks him to stay with her. His compassion soon turns to passion, however, and within moments the couple are racing upstairs and into bed! Much to Latisha’s disapproval,

The Dingles and Daggerts day temporarily grinds to a halt as the van breaks down in a neighbouring village. Latisha begrudgingly agrees to walk round the village with her family until the van is fixed. But as they shop, Latisha's sticky fingers get her in to trouble again and she covertly puts an expensive pair of sunglasses in Kirk’s pram. Suddenly aware of the prying eyes of the shopkeeper, she insists they leave the shop. Desperate to keep all the family happy, Cynthia offers to look after Kirk, presuming that Latisha wants to be with Cain. Latisha willingly abandons the pram, leaving it with Cynthia, who is blissfully unaware Kirk is harbouring unpaid-for goods!

Once again Latisha is forced to face up to the consequences of her actions, this time it is not only her own family she has let down, but the Dingles too! Having burned her bridges with her family and now her friends, Latisha is swiftly running out of places to turn. Meanwhile, Cynthia has been up all night, desperately struggling to make sense of Latisha's reason for leaving them with the stolen goods. Danny is angry with his mother for taking the flack for his sister's stupidity. The pressure is getting to Chloe as Syd has seemingly forgotten about their fling and brings home a new conquest. Living with Syd and Scott under the same roof is proving unbearable.

Scott and Syd agree to put their differences behind them and go out for a pint. But as the drinks flow, male pride and rivalry get the better of them and their discussion begins to get heated. The topic of discussion turns to infidelity and Scott admits that he would be unfaithful but is sure that Chloe would never be. Syd sees an opportunity to wind him up and suggests she may already have! Things quickly get out of hand. The alcohol-fuelled conversation becomes aggressive when Syd drops a bombshell by admitting that he and Chloe had slept together that week. He then sticks the knife in further by bragging about how great it was!

Diane winds Syd up about the fight in The Woolpack, suggesting he might have better luck going after unattached women - like Angie. Oblivious to the extent of the trouble caused by his last encounter with the opposite sex, Syd takes Diane at her word and heads for the Reynolds household to lure his next victim. Mack is unimpressed when Syd turns up at The Woolpack, with Angie in tow and warns him to keep his mitts to himself. Syd is rattled by the intensity of his friend's demands. He is forced to make a silent exit from The Woolpack, leaving Diane suspicious that Mack has warned him off Angie.

Louise does her best to reassure Diane that she is jumping to conclusions when she confesses her worries that Mack fancies Angie. When Syd turns up at The Woolpack without his partner in crime, Diane quizzes him about the whereabouts of Mack. Syd cheekily explains that he's working on Angie's plumbing – fuelling Diane's fears. Letting her emotions get the better of her, Diane can take no more and decides to pay them a surprise visit. As she approaches the house, Diane is relieved to see Mack harmlessly working. Guilt ridden for doubting his intentions, she tries to sneak away unseen.

Diane is angry with herself for succumbing to jealousy and spying on Mack. Cringing at the thought that she was caught in the act, she is forced to acknowledge she has only herself to blame if she has driven him away. Meanwhile, Angie stresses that Diane's suspicions are unfounded and apologises to Mack for causing ructions. Angie is pleased to think they can remain friends and gives him a reassuring hug. Caught up in the moment, they kiss until Mack pulls away, shocked. Angie tries to apologise, while Mack hides his feelings and makes his excuses to leave. Marlon is delighted to hear from Tricia and her tales of the ocean waves.

Tricia is back from her break - but Marlon is nowhere to be seen. Keen to get back behind the bar, she races to The Woolpack to share her experiences from her trip and sets about teaching Bob some of the exotic cocktails she has leant on her travels. Taking a deep breath, Rhona introduces herself to Tricia. As the penny drops, the bubbly barmaid realises who the newcomer is and wonders why Marlon has kept it quiet. The colour is quick to drain from Marlon's face when he discovers Tricia and Rhona deep in conversation. He soon finds himself summoned for a private chat and Tricia rips him apart for filling the village with his floozies in her absence.

In the clinic, Mel finds a scared Zoe huddled on her bed and asks her what's wrong. Unburdening herself, she opens up about her experience in the church, revealing that she thought God was talking to her. For a moment Zoe laughs but then breaks down, terrified by her realisation of how ill she really is. Meanwhile, Chris and Charity argue about whether Zoe should come home. Tricia is pleased to be home, but at the back of her mind she is worried about what Marlon has been up to in her absence. He does his best to ease her insecurities, assuring her she has nothing to worry about and that he and Rhona are just friends. Wanting to appear mature,

Zoe is desperate to understand her illness and turns to those closest to her for help. Chris and Charity prove to be fully supportive and insist that she must accept the schizophrenia if she is to ever comprehend it and fully recover. Zoe's determination impresses everyone, even when her efforts to understand the medication she is taking prove frustrating. But she digs her heels in and tells Ashley about her quest to find out more and learns that the church fire was an accident. Tricia continues to feel threatened by the presence of Rhona – convinced that she is out to steal her man.

Robert is on cloud nine after Lucy’s invitation to join him for a night of passion and heads to the chalet for the hot date. Lucy plies him with champagne and Robert jumps eagerly into Maggie’s bed where he waits while Lucy makes her excuses and disappears for a shower. But any hopes that Robert has of breaking his duck are soon quashed when Lucy's plan starts to take shape and Maggie arrives to discover Robert waiting beneath the sheets! A red-faced Robert flees in shame, but things go from bad to worse when he bumps into Nicola and makes a drunken pass at her before promptly being sick.

The embarrassment of the night before haunts Robert, but Jack is about to make him face his demons. Hangover or no hangover, he orders Robert to go to work - but only after apologising to Maggie. After a stern dressing down, Robert is left hanging his head in shame as word of his exploits spread through the village. In a bid to completely clear his conscience, he arms himself with a bunch of flowers and visits Nicola in a bid to make up for throwing up on the carpet. But Nicola proves to be a lot more understanding than Maggie and, after offering Robert a sympathetic ear - she goes on to offer him a whole lot more. Marlon is tense as he prepares for yet another dinner with Tricia and Rhona at the same table so, at Bob's suggestion, he decides to invite Emily and Paddy to help lighten the atmosphere.

Despite the relative success of the previous evening's dinner, Tricia just can't bury her anxiety when it comes to Rhona. Her jealousy knows no bounds when she discovers that Marlon has shown Rhona around Edith's house while she was away and she becomes angry and upset when the pair discuss décor in front of her. Tricia flees and has a heart to heart with Emily, admitting that she feels inferior to Rhona and sees why Marlon would like her. Emily tries to calm her down and encourages her to open up to Marlon about her worries. Robert is on a high after losing his virginity to Nicola, the older woman.

Feeling vulnerable after their row, Tricia is subdued. Concerned, Marlon urges Tricia to believe there is nothing going in between him and Rhona. Somehow Tricia is still not convinced. Feeling humiliated, she reluctantly accepts that he is not having an affair, but the whole experience has left their relationship hollow. Spotting Tricia packing her luggage case, Alan jokingly asks her if she's off on holiday again. Fed up at always being the brunt of the jokes she realises no one seems to take her seriously. Sadly, her insecurities get the better of her and after a brief phone call to Bernice, Tricia decides to follow her friend's footsteps. Alarm bells ring as Terry tells Marlon that he has just spotted Tricia with bags packed.

At home, Marlon is panic-stricken as he searches for a clue to where Tricia has gone. Little does he know that Tricia is at the airport with a newly purchased ticket in hand. It's a race against time for Marlon, having done some detective work it becomes apparent that Tricia may be on her way back to see Bernice. Commandeering Alan’s car, he races off to the airport to try and catch her before it is too late! At the airport, Tricia hears the final call for her flight, over the tannoy and heads towards the gate. Marlon is hot on her trail, as he screeches to the airport. Having found out where Bernice is currently staying, Marlon races to the gate, only to be told by a guard that the flight has left.

Nicola has outstayed her welcome, and Emily is determined to send her packing. She tentatively questions if Nicola has had her boiler fixed and when she’ll be moving out. Trying to hide her bitterness, Nicola insists she’ll be out tonight. Paddy has had to cancel a fostering meeting, due to a last minute surgery call out. Emily is annoyed, hoping it won’t reflect badly on their chance to foster. The prospect of being homeless dawns on Nicola until she spies the perfect opportunity to stay another night by offering to keep Emily company, while Paddy works late. True to form, Nicola sets about stirring up trouble between Emily and Paddy, insisting that Paddy has a habit of working late, and neglecting Emily.

Having set Paddy and Emily against each other, Nicola is sheepish at breakfast after her stirring tactics the evening before. There is a frosty atmosphere all round! But Nicola's trouble causing doesn’t stop there - Paddy and Emily have rescheduled their fostering meeting and are just welcoming the councillor into the house, only to find that Robert is inside being made to feel very welcome too! Manipulative Nicola feigns tears as Emily later confronts her over her behaviour. Furious that she could have affected their chances of fostering Paddy berates her stupidity. But soft touch, Emily runs after Nicola who takes refuge in her own garden at Dale View.

Diane is strangely unnerved as she finally hears what she's been waiting for from Mack. Aware that he is implying a deepening of their relationship, she tentatively reminds him they’ve always been casual before. The couple have a heart to heart and he finds it hard to open up, but she teases out his true feelings. He admits he wants to stay around for the long term, stressing it is because of her. He admits he's never settled in one place, been committed to a relationship or faithful to one woman before but wants to change for Diane. Diane is overwhelmed but uneasy at Mack's declaration.

The village is a hive of activity as the final preparations for the Village in Bloom Competition are underway – but things are running far from smoothly. Tricia has her suspicions as to who has sabotaged her front garden display when her statues mysteriously disappear and accusations and counter accusations fly. Edna thinks Tricia's taste will lose them the competition, while Tricia thinks that's rich coming from a woman with a pet cemetery in her garden! Meanwhile, Gloria is busy cleaning up after everyone and berates Terry for dropping a smouldering cigarette butt in the street.

Zak is furious as the villagers look towards him in their search for the cause of the explosion. Foggin is lying low, but Zak is on the warpath and finally tracks him down – only to discover him trying to get cosy with Lisa. It's more than Zak can take and he invites Firecracker outside. Lisa is forced to intervene and a few home truths are aired between husband and wife as Zak admits he feels threatened by his old pal. As Eric stalls the Village in Bloom judges, everyone rallies around to tidy away the last of the litter caused by the blast. There is mayhem and Bob is sent to rescue Betty’s bloomers that have been catapulted to land on the TV aerial on the post office. But will it be enough to impress the judges? Brian secretly makes arrangements for Katie to come back to the village for one day. Keen to discuss her future, he needs Andy out of the way.

Brian is apprehensive but relieved when Katie arrives and tells him how much she has missed him. She is worried about seeing Andy, but Brian can’t resist trying to turn her against him and says that he and Donna have become very close. Brian broaches the subject of having Katie back permanently, insisting that he has accepted the baby, but Katie is not so sure. When she refuses to come home, Brian is hurt and is sure that Caroline has poisoned his daughter's mind against him. Andy has spent his life savings, and more, on a pram for Katie in the hope that it will convince her that he is sincere in wanting to look after them both.

Katie’s fleeting visit to the village has left both Andy and Brian down in the dumps. Brian is glum after Katie rejected his offer to move back in. Andy, however, is more determined and Katie is surprised when he turns up on her doorstep in Macclesfield. Andy tries to explain his misguided attempt to talk Katie into an abortion was way off the mark and asserts that he wants to be a part of the baby’s life. Seeing he is genuine, she agrees that Andy can have some involvement and invites him to come to her first scan the following day. Back in the village, Diane is feeling uneasy about her relationship with Mack. Having fallen for his rebellious, flirtatious ways Diane is put out when he promises to change and commit to her.

Andy meets an anxious Katie and her mother at hospital. Looking at those around them, it suddenly dawns on them that they are by far the youngest couple there. As they wait for the scan, Katie's taken aback as Brian enters. She worries that he is taking one last chance to press for an abortion, but Brian assures her that, just like Andy, he is there to support her now. Rodney has set his sights on buying Bernice’s half of The Woolpack. But knowing that their marriage wasn’t the greatest of partnerships,

At Mill Cottage, Louise and Ray's moving in party is in full swing. As the barbecue sizzles Charity flirts openly with Mack. Diane is treading very carefully around Mack, although he has promised to commit to her she puts barriers up, scared he will break her heart. Sensing her insecurity, Mack goes out of his way to express his genuine interest in sticking around. Diane can’t believe her ears when he suggests living together! Having doubts about Mack's desire to settle down, Diane is unsure whether it is too soon for him to move in.

Diane visits hungover Louise, filling her in on the events from the evening before. Louise is shocked that she has finished things with Mack, wondering what he did to provoke it. Diane confesses that if she continues the relationship he may break her heart and she is not willing to set herself up for such a fall. Louise is confused by her friend's logic. Later in The Woolpack, Diane is uneasy as Mack enters and heads over to join Angie. As Angie tells lurid holiday stories, Diane is haunted by Mack's laughter. Rodney presents Diane with a draft partnership agreement for The Woolpack. Faced with the reality of their partnership in black and white, she begins to get cold feet.

Ray’s hypoglycaemic attack has brought Ray and Louise closer. Upbeat, Louise confides in Diane that he is starting to let her in at last. Having told Rodney she wouldn’t want him as a business partner if he was the last person on earth, Diane tells Louise her plans to put Bernice’s half of the pub on the market. Louise daydreams wishing she could afford it! As Zak is driving in his van, he comes across a bedraggled looking woman, by the roadside. Stopping to see if she is all right, he sees the heel has broken off her shoe. Insisting she has to get to Emmerdale, Zak tells her its her lucky day and offers to give her a lift.

Ray asks if Louise has reached a decision about him buying Bernice’s half of the pub for her. Noting what a big decision it is, Louise needs more time. Ray's rattled but covers as he receives a phone call about Lily. Making an excuse about work, Ray heads out. Charity presses Lily for details of the prostitution racket. Disgusted, Terry’s convinced Ray is to blame. Charity resolves to confront Ray with the allegations. Chris is aware of what Ray is capable of and warns Charity not to get involved. But stubborn Charity will not be dissuaded as she makes her way to Mill Cottage. Seething, Charity arrives at Mill Cottage demanding to see Ray but Louise explains he's at work.

Louise is subdued and preoccupied as Ray makes provisional plans for the sale of the pub and debates going to see his accountants. Reminding him she hasn't accepted his offer yet, Louise hides her growing mistrust of Ray. Ray is surprised as Charity arrives at Mill Cottage and confronts him about the prostitution allegations. He seethes as she explains that Lily's been at Home Farm, but is safe from him now. But when Charity goes on to mention that she has told Louise about his criminal activities, Ray is livid. Enraged, he flies across the room and pins her to the wall, warning her she has no idea what she is dealing with. As Charity leaves Mill Cottage, she is deeply shaken. Louise is taken aback as she sees her friend clearly distressed.

As Katie struggles to put on her now too tight school clothes, she is apprehensive about the reception she will receive from her old school friends. Andy has been up early too, busy wrapping a present for the future mother of his child. He takes it to the bus stop for her. His effort pays off as she is grateful to see that he has bought her something she has always wanted. Andy has been deliberately playing it cool, as Katie has made her intentions about their relationship clear. But when Katie admits she has really missed him and would like to be more than just friends, he is stunned.

In The Woolpack the final preparations for the engagement party are underway. Marlon is acting very sheepishly as he has promised to pull out all the stops for Tricia, but instead of getting the caterers in he has done it himself and is sneaking food around so as not to get found out. Little do they know there are some fireworks in store. Laurel, the hired entertainer, limbers up outside The Woolpack. Dressed as a bumblebee, she clumsily practises her dance routine. The party gets underway and the pub quickly fills up. Alan has generously laid on the champagne, which the punters are readily tucking in to.

Tricia is understandably horrified that the man she is just about to marry is lying dazed on the floor, after her mother has hit him. After many years of not seeing eye to eye, Tricia berates her mother for turning up unannounced and ruining her engagement party. As the penny drops, Steph realises that she has just punched her future son in law and has jumped to conclusions, on hearing them arguing, that Marlon was cheating on her. As she helps Marlon up, Steph struggles to explain that she was being protective towards her daughter and had turned up to reconcile their relationship.

The day after the engagement party, Tricia admits she can’t face getting out of bed to go to work. Looking out of the window she can see her mum's car, still parked outside the B&B. She is annoyed she has the bottle to stay around after yesterday's episodes. Being Steph’s dad, Alan is making an effort to smooth over the previous day's events. Marlon tiptoes around the subject as he asks Tricia if there is any chance of reconciliation with her mother. Tricia stands firm - it is out of the question. Later in The Woolpack, Steph calls in once again to see Tricia, greeting her warmly despite the frostiness she receives in return as she asks Diane to bar her.

Emmerdale is a hive of activity as villagers rally round to oppose the Tates’ landfill scheme. Publicity seeking Gloria suggests that opposing the landfill scheme will be a risk but might be a worthwhile investment for Eric’s profile at the next election. During all the commotion and arguing, Harry Partridge takes a turn for the worse and keels over in front of Gloria and Eric. Realising he is not well Gloria jumps into action and performs CPR telling Eric to call an ambulance. As the paramedics arrive on the scene they are grateful to see Harry is being well looked after and praise them for administering CPR.

True to form Eric has happily taken all the credit for Gloria’s heroic actions in trying to revive Harry Partridge from his deathbed, having suffered a heart attack. Latisha and Lisa give Eric a round of applause and Gloria reminds him that this is great publicity for the launch of his campaign. Glynis admits he is the talk of the Town Hall, once again his dirty tricks are working a treat. In the pub, Eric lets it slip that he is considering standing for the election which is a surprise to the regulars, as Harry has not long been dead. The regulars berate Eric for ‘ambulance chasing,’ but it does little to dissuade him from standing for election, as he launches into a Churchillian speech.

Nicola knows the traditional methods of passing your driving test are always the best. She gives Emily a few handy pointers. However, Nicola's driving tips involve a bit of a makeover for Emily. Nicola proudly unveils Emily's new look, leaving everyone flabbergasted as she emerges dressed in a tiny skirt and a low zipped top with more than an eyeful on show. As Emily prepares to go out on her test, Bob decides to accompany her for moral support as he presumes failure is inevitable. Leaving the doubtful crowds behind, the test begins with Bob in tow on the back seat of the car. As the villagers wait with bated breath, they prepare their condolence speeches - at the ready to comfort Emily on failing her test.

Zoe is on her way home for a trial day, as she travels in the car with Terry she is deep in thought but notices Terry has taken a route to avoid the church - she thanks him for his thoughtfulness. At Home Farm, Zoe chats with Cynthia and Ashley, and is mindful of how much she has missed out on in the last few months. She offers to take Joseph out for the weekend, as she won’t see him until Christmas after he goes away. Chris agrees and Zoe is grateful for his support. On the way back to the clinic, Zoe asks Terry to drive past the church. Seeing it makes her realise that she can’t hide away anymore and announces that she will be home for good the next day.

Back at Home Farm, Zoe resolves to make up for lost time – she is determined to spend more time with Joseph and get back to work. Zoe braves an awkward reception as she visits Paddy at the Vets. As they talk business it is clear they are both nervous. Such a lot has happened, will things get back to normal? Village gossip Viv has to stick her oar in calling Zoe an arsonist, but Zoe handles herself well and despite the run in and is proud of herself about the day's events. On her day off, Louise has planned a romantic picnic with Ray. Tricia is not used to taking orders from Louise, but as she is now the proud owner of half the pub she is going to have to comply.

As Diane and Louise discuss plans to celebrate their new partnership at The Woolpack, Ray is planning a celebration of his own. After dropping in on Louise at the pub, he stuns her by pulling out a ring and proposing to her. Unsure of her feelings for Ray, Louise finds it difficult to accept the unexpected offer and makes it clear that she thinks it may be too soon for them to be thinking of marriage. And when Ray mentions the pub sale and the money he gave her, it's clear that Louise feels she is being bought. At a time when Tricia and Marlon think everything in the garden is rosy, they are brought back down to earth with a devastating bump when Mack and Syd break the news to them that Edith has died.

Still reeling from Ray’s proposal and the subsequent row, Louise feels that she should try and build some bridges. But Ray is in no mood for listening and makes it perfectly clear that he has taken Louise's words to heart. Diane serves up some words of wisdom to Louise, while Ashley tries the same tact with Ray. Their heart-to-hearts seem to do the trick and the couple finally sit down to talk through their problems – but will it mean wedding bells? Under pressure from Glynis, Eric begins to deceive Gloria and arranges a secret tryst. Their rendezvous is nearly rumbled but Rodney steps in to cover Eric's tracks.

Diane, Louise and Laurel are busy making plans for the “School Disco” at The Woolpack to mark their partnership. Louise's excitement is dented, however, when Ray reveals that he may have to miss the bash to finish some work. But as locals don their shorts and miniskirts to make the party go with a bang, Ray's true plans become clear. He stops the party in its tracks by making a grand arrival to present Louise with a licensee sign embossed with names of Louise Appleton and Diane Blackstock.

Despite wanting to spend precious time together with Andy, Katie is under pressure to show her face at Robert’s party to prove that she is still young and capable of enjoying herself. Andy is on hand to make sure she is okay but soon begins to worry about Katie being bullied when Maria makes barbed comments about Katie being pregnant and drinking. The young couple finally decide that enough is enough and leave the party to spend the evening alone and look forward to life when the baby is born. Back at the party, Robert makes targets Maria and leads her upstairs. Zak is planning another poaching trip and asks Marlon to deliver a bag of ice for his return.

Katie and Andy’s world is turned upside down when she becomes distressed and tells him that she thinks she is spotting blood. In a panic, Andy races to seek help from Cynthia. She is at work and it is Latisha who comes to their aid. She insists that they cannot wait for an ambulance to arrive and suggests it would be quicker if Cain drove them to the hospital. Doctors are on hand to see Katie quickly, where they are informed that Katie has suffered a miscarriage. Both Andy and Katie are distraught. Marlon and Tricia start making plans to move into Edith’s house after the funeral, but they are stunned when Gloria and Viv accuses them of using the old lady just to get her cottage.

After the miscarriage Katie is in a state of shock but has subconsciously suppressed her emotions and switched off her grief. But the pain is real for Andy as Jack finds him crying alone in his bedroom. After everything they’ve been through he feels helpless as he tearfully explains to his father he doesn’t know what to say to Katie. Having issued Marlon and Tricia with an outrageous bill for the building work at Edith’s house, Mack is beginning to throw his weight around. With the wedding looming, Marlon is concerned for his finances but is forced to admit he’ll pay up, even though it would leave him penniless and possibly wedding-less! Steph does her best to use her womanly charms to get Mack to back off, but he rebuffs her flirtation insisting he has a business to run!

Katie bravely decides she will go back to school, ignoring Brian’s pleas to stay at home and rest. Determined to get her life back on track, Katie struggles to put her miscarriage behind her but is grateful for the support she is receiving from fellow villagers. But when Andy hears that Katie has gone to school, he is furious with Brian for letting her go. Storming down to the school, she is horrified as he causes a scene in front of her friends, blurting out that she’s just had a miscarriage! Later, Andy tells Katie that he feels she is shutting him out and they can get over it together. She accuses him of being selfish and angrily tells him to give her some space. Steph and Tricia have been looking at wedding dresses, but Marlon puts a damper on things by telling her it’ll have be cheap, as they will be broke when they’ve paid off Mack!

With the church out of action after the fire, Ashley performs Edith’s funeral at the village hall. Tricia spots Elsie who later introduces herself as Edith's sister. Tricia and Marlon invite her to the pub for the wake. Seth begins to play the piano and Len sings along. Elsie is touched. She admits that she regrets falling out with Edith but is comforted by the support her friends have shown. After the wake, Tricia and Marlon stroll to their new house. They are alarmed to see the lights on. They look through the window and see Elsie. When Marlon asks her what she is doing there she insists it is her house.

Having consulted their solicitor, Marlon and Tricia are worried that they may lose the house. They both resolve to go and make Elsie see sense. They arrive and try to explain Edith’s plans for the house. Marlon attempts to remain optimistic about the house but his arguments are not convincing. Greg, the solicitor, tells them they could attempt to get the money back that they’ve spent by claiming to be contractors for Edith. However it looks as if they have lost and can’t pay Mack. Chris decides to try riding at Home Farm.

Marlon and Tricia won’t give up the fight, when Mack comes for his money they refuse to pay up suggesting he get his money from Elsie. This seems to go down well until it backfires when Elsie pays her own visit and berates Marlon for sending Mack round to threaten her. Marlon suggests they just pay Mack the money, but he is talked out of it as Zak and Cain claim Mack is guilty of extortion. There's a near confrontation when Mack and Syd go to visit Marlon and Tricia, they are surprised to find a sitting room full of Dingles. Realising they are outnumbered, they back off. Marlon's unnerved again as Steph flirts with him.

At a press conference, Eric gets an awful fright when he over hears Glynis telling Gloria all about the hotel where they did done the dirty. Having had enough of being Eric's bit on the side, she quietly threatens to make their affair public - leaving Eric trapped like a rabbit in the headlights. But that is not the only thing he has to worry about, a journalist is insistent on a demonstration of his life saving tactics. But Eric has no idea where to begin, as it was Gloria that gave Harry Partridge the kiss of life and they had lied for the publicity and things are not looking good.

Glynis is still making a pest of herself, making frequent calls to Eric throughout the day. As she lures him away for a dangerous liaison, she makes her desires clear but Eric is insistent that the harassment has to stop. But Glynis will not be dissuaded as she relays her threats about revealing their affair. Mack and Syd have pulled another dirty trick on Marlon in an attempt to get payment for the work on Edith's house - the local Environmental Health Inspector has had a tip off and is paying The Woolpack kitchen a surprise visit.

Eric admits to Rodney that he would be devastated if he lost Gloria over his affair with Glynis. When Rodney offers some re-assuring advice Eric is not so sure. Fearing the worst, he decides her has some grovelling do and begs Gloria to give their marriage a second chance. Eric thinks he is hearing things when she tells him to continue the affair. Confused by Gloria's strange logic, Eric refuses to go along with it but as the women run his life he realises he has little choice in the matter. Glynis has been fundamental to his campaign developments so far, and they cannot afford to lose her help.

Marlon, Tricia and Steph attend the wedding fair. Tricia and Steph look forward to seeing the beautiful dresses on the catwalk, but deep down both Marlon and Tricia are worried that their wedding plans are last minute and will they have time to prepare everything? As the grooms walk down the catwalk, Steph hints how handsome Marlon will look leaving him feeling uncomfortable. She gives him a kiss on the cheek followed by a knowing smile when Tricia isn't looking. He is concerned that there might be something about Steph that Tricia isn't telling him.

Marlon is increasingly horrified about Steph's flirtatious motives. While Tricia is busy chatting to Louise she gives Marlon a squeeze, witnessed by Bob who notes Marlon's discomfort. Marlon and Alan discuss Tricia and Steph. Alan admits that he is pleased that they went to the wedding fair together. Marlon doesn't share his confidence. Still curious to find out what caused their rift, Marlon asks Tricia again the cause of her dispute with her mother. But Tricia fobs him off with a lame excuse and Marlon is convinced she is lying.

Having decided to sell the pram, Katie is busy cleaning it to make sure it is fit for the next mother and child. Andy is still worried by her numbness to the miscarriage. Later, as the kids play rounders, she notices Andy selling the pram and seeing him give away what was supposed to be a part of their life triggers her deep set grief. As Robert shouts at her for missing an easy catch, she is suddenly unable to control herself and breaks down, having suppressed all her emotions for so long. Andy sends the others away and speaks to Katie, who admits she doesn't know what to do with herself since the miscarriage.

Katie has decided to take a few days off school and wants to spend some time with Andy. Brian is relieved that she has decided to stay at home and gives them some money to treat themselves. As they take a romantic walk, they come across a wishing well and both make a wish. They discuss the lengths that they had gone to, to be together and the effect the baby would have had on them if it were born. Katie realises she was not ready for that kind of responsibility.

It's the morning after Zoe's distressing turn and she arrives at the doctors fearing the worst. She is sick with nerves before she goes, and has packed an overnight bag as she is convinced she will be readmitted. After several tests the doctor asks Zoe back into his surgery on her own. Chris and Charity wait patiently outside as Zoe enters bracing herself for bad news. But nothing could prepare Zoe for the doctors diagnosis. She is beside herself with disbelief, claiming it to be impossible. Andy can't believe his luck that Katie has agreed to marry him.

Zoe is struggling to come to terms with the news that she is pregnant, as she has no recollection of how she may have conceived. Being a lesbian the revelation seems completely impossible. She questions the doctor's diagnosis, wondering whether it could be side effects of the medication she has been prescribed. Wanting a second opinion, Zoe does a home pregnancy test, but it confirms her worst fears which escalate as she is convinced she must have been raped. When Chris and Charity tell her she went missing for a few days in the height of her illness, Zoe can't remember a thing.

Marlon has finished the cake and he and Tricia look forward to the wedding rehearsal. But to throw a spanner in the works Bernice phones Tricia to say she is too ill to travel up and be a bridesmaid, so Ashley suggests Emily. As Emily accepts the role of bridesmaid, Marlon is horrified when Tricia proceeds to ask Steph to be her Maid of Honour. Marlon turns the conversation to the stag night. He and Paddy are worried that the Dingle stag rituals will go too far. He doesn't want to end up abandoned in Scotland, but knows Zak and the rest of the clan wont let him get off lightly.

Worried about the prospects of not being paid for the work they had done on Edith's cottage, Mack and Syd come up with an ingenious plan to get even with Marlon and Tricia. The cowboy builders pick the lock to The Woolpack and they find what they are after - the soon-to-be bride and groom's precious wedding cake. Marlon is horrified to realise the cake's been stolen, in its place is a plastic bride and groom with a ransom note from Mack demanding £7000. But when Marlon calls his bluff, Mack explains menacingly that the cake is only the start. Will the happy couple be forced to pay up, jeopardising their wedding?

Having paid Mack's ransom to save their wedding, Marlon and Tricia are distraught. Now penniless, they contemplate cancelling their big day all together, as they can't afford a decent reception. They reflect on how they had envisioned The Woolpack to look on their big day, now they'll be lucky to afford a few balloons and a party popper. True to form, Lisa does her best to cheer them up, stressing they'll all rally round to make the wedding work. Zak is insistent the wedding take place as he has invested time and money into organising a Dingle stag-night extravaganza. Marlon is more than a little apprehensive as the evening unfolds and the party gets under way.

It's the morning after the night before and a very hung over Marlon can't remember much. He certainly doesn't know that Paddy and Emily witnessed his steamy encounter with Steph. But as his memory comes flooding back, Marlon turns to Paddy who confirms his worst fears. Meanwhile, Tricia's hen night is proving to be a raging success as the ladies pile out of their limo into the bars of Leeds. As the drinks flow, Steph is having difficulty controlling her jealousy as the women congratulate Tricia on how wonderful Marlon is.

It's the day of the wedding and over the course of the morning the village buzzes with excitement as the residents busy themselves with the final preparations. Steph and Marlon both appear pre-occupied - but nobody suspects their secret and put it down to last minute nerves. But the trouble doesn't end there as Paddy encourages a despondent Marlon to open up. He reveals that Steph declared her love for him and fears that Steph may tell Tricia. Bubbling with excitement, the girls gather to get the bride to the church on time - but they hadn't planned for Latisha to accidentally get chewing gum stuck in Tricia's hair.

Despite his best efforts the previous day, it is clear to Marlon that Steph has not taken the hint. In fact things have taken a turn for the worse and she is now threatening to blackmail him. Marlon decides to play his trump card and asks Alan for help. All hell breaks loose as Alan berates Steph over her obsessive behaviour - it is obviously isn't the first time this has happened. After a few home truths are aired, Alan tells Steph she should move out of the village and demands she leaves the B&B. But Marlon's dilemma isn't over yet. Steph has the cheek to land on his and Tricia's doorstep asking for a bed for the night.

Zoe is due to attend the abortion clinic today and is feeling particularly vulnerable. As Joseph throws his arms around her she is reminded of her maternal feelings, making it difficult to leave Home Farm. Unbeknown to Zoe, rumours still seem to be centred on Charity being pregnant. Overhearing the idle gossip, Chloe tries to put a stop to the Chinese whispers insisting it isn’t Charity that is pregnant. Village busy bodies Betty and Viv are in their element as they speculate that it must be Zoe. Later at the clinic, Zoe waits alone for her operation.

Zoe is troubled as she comes to terms with still being pregnant. Chris refuses to accept her decision, convinced she's making a mistake. Zoe doesn’t deny she’d rather not be pregnant but believes a termination would be wrong. Seeking a friendly face, she goes to see Ashley, leaving Chris frustrated. He debates taking power of attorney over Zoe to force her to have the abortion and reiterates his doubts about her capacity to make her own decisions. Charity is troubled by Chris's determination to take the matter into his own hands. Ashley is relieved that Zoe is still pregnant assuming her religious beliefs contributed to the decision.

Eric summons strength and attempts to tell Glynis the relationship is over. The consequences are disastrous for Eric as hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Angry Glynis loudly reveals she and Eric have been having an affair behind Gloria’s back to the whole Woolpack. Gloria, who knew about the affair and gave it her consent, feigns shock and slaps Eric. But Gloria is furious for a different reason and explains the slap was for ending the affair not having it. Glynis has been instrumental to their political campaign and with out her on side they might as well give up.

A row ensues between Eric and Gloria over who is to blame for their failing campaign. Accepting his decision to end the affair probably means the end of his political career, Eric asserts all that matters is the love he feels for Gloria. Later at a press conference, Eric steels himself to make a statement to the village and reporters. Gloria holds her head high as Eric guiltily announces his terrible mistake and announces the end of his campaign to be an MP, but that he will continue as mayor. Although Gloria's name has been dragged through mud, she announces that she’ll stand by her man.

Gloria assures Eric she is up to the challenge of standing for parliament and informs him of plans to cash in on the publicity they have received. Finding himself suddenly out of the picture, Eric is miffed as all the attention shifts to Gloria. Wasting no time Gloria gets canvassing underway, tackling the locals first. Eric reflects on how much his affair has cost him. Now out of the running for MP, he is still content as he still has Gloria. At the press conference Gloria is subjected to a barrage of questions. But she appears to be a natural and does well against the opposition despite some hefty digs.

As Gloria prepares for her first visit to the Town Hall as a prospective candidate, Eric can’t help but think he is being forced to play second fiddle. He quickly notes the gathered press and wonders how they knew he would be there. Gloria, as smooth as ever, turns the press to her advantage and does a deal for a positive magazine article. She doesn’t realise, however, that the press always like two sides to every story. As she busies herself with the job in hand, the reporter gleans some damaging information about Gloria – from an over enthusiastic Betty armed with a megaphone.

Paddy’s concerns over fostering deepen when Katie delivers an injured cat to the surgery. It's evident that it is the victim of a childish attack. His frustration grows when he challenges Danny and Robert about playing football on the street, only for them to cheek him back and shoot him down in flames. It all becomes too much for him and he eventually tells Emily about his worries. But she isn’t as sympathetic as he hoped and demands to know why he hasn’t mentioned his fears before. With all the talk of Paddy and Emily going away on holiday, Lisa raises the subject of a second honeymoon to Zak.

Cain simmers with jealousy as he once again spies Angie and Syd in a passionate embrace. It's more than he can take and he sets about plotting his downfall. Turning to Ray, Cain hints that Syd has been flirting with Louise and suggests he isn’t the best employee that Ray could find. Ray takes the suggestion on board and fires a veiled threat in Syd's direction. But Cain and Zak have even bigger plans for Syd and, while he is distracted, they steal his van and take it to a deserted field. They then systematically strip it down, bit by bit, with the intention of selling it for scrap to pay for Zak's second honeymoon.

The Dingles revel in Syd’s heartache as he surveys their handiwork on Mack’s van. Knowing exactly who is responsible for the damage, Syd begs Angie to exert some police pressure on the culprits. But trouble is soon brewing when Syd comes face to face with Cain and Zak in The Woolpack. Syd is prepared for a one-man war with the entire Dingle clan, but Angie warns against it. Meanwhile, a stranger spooks Lisa at home. Is it the Peeping Tom – or does the visitor have another reason to scare the Dingles? Ray tries to make amends for his behaviour to Louise after his reaction to the flowers.

Zak is firmly in Lisa’s bad-books and has spent the night on the sofa. She tells him in no uncertain terms that their second honeymoon is off as a result of his underhand activities. With his back against the wall, Zak goes cap in hand to Charity in a bid to get his old job back. She is in no mood for listening until Zak tells her that he is doing it for Lisa and not himself. Charity soon lives up to her name and offers to foot the cost of the second honeymoon herself – until he can pay her back. As Gloria prepares to lap up the glory of her article in Horse and House magazine, the reality is about to knock her sideways.

The press have been hounding Gloria, keen to dig some more dirt on her drink problem and attempted suicide. Playing them at their own game she offers to strike up a deal in return for them burying the story. True to form Gloria has a master plan. Bribery is the name of the game -in return for ditching the dirt on her, something far juicer must be unearthed and Ledbetter is the perfect victim. Eric is perplexed on how they are going to achieve their smear campaign until Gloria tells him he is going to break into Ledbetter's office and steal the evidence they need to ruin him.

Gloria is upbeat predicting future opinion polls after Ledbetter has been discredited. As they reach Farrers Barn, Gloria reveals she purposely forgot her keys to test Eric's lock picking skills. Mack gives them a few tips, but doesn't notice how intently Eric is listening. Eric sports his burglar outfit and has made his way to the town hall, he is nervous as he spots a security guard. Adrenaline fuelled he flexes several credit cards outside Ledbetter's office and manages to get in without being caught. But he gets a fright once in the office as his mobile rings, it is Gloria checking up on his progress.

After his successful stint as a cat burglar, Eric is now content that they have the information they need to get rid of the opposition for good. With Ledbetter out of the equation Gloria's campaign is sure to take her on a fast track to Westminster. They hand the incriminating information over to Geoff, who in turn promises to bury the scandal on Gloria. She is so thrilled at the prospect of ruining the competition she offers all the factory workers bonuses, much to Latisha, Sam and Laurel's delight.

Zoe asks Scott if he can drive her to her ante-natal class as she is meeting Ashley there. Scott is anxious but can't think of an excuse, so agrees. The midwife refers to Ashley as the father of the baby, but Zoe snaps and denies he is, leaving Ashley embarrassed. Zoe flippantly reveals she's a lesbian and doesn't know who the father is, as she conceived when she was experiencing a psychotic episode. Scott is uncomfortable as Zoe talks about the class and recalls the look on the midwife's face when she told her Ashley wasn't the father. Scott feels like he's skating on thin ice, wondering if her memory will come flooding back.

Scott and Syd have been out on the town, but despite all attempts to drown his sorrows and take his mind of Zoe, Scott can't get over his dilemma. Having sobered up he is quick to turf out his conquest from the night before. Meanwhile, at the Vets Surgery, Rhona has called in sick, leaving Zoe worried as she will have to cope on her own. As the surgery is full, Zoe is rushed off her feet when Scott turns up to drive her on her rounds. Under pressure she snaps at him and sends him away. Edna tests Zoe's patience further when she refuses to let Zoe look at Tootsie who is ill, questioning her diagnosis.

Steph is being her usual scheming self and has come up with a Christmas scam to fund her festive season. Unknown to Viv she has been pilfering food and drink from the village shop, arranging them neatly into hampers to sell. She pitches her new business interest to Viv who sees the opportunity to rival The Woolpack as a perfect way to get Diane's back up and pinch her customers. Little does Viv know all the stock so far has come directly from her shelves. They decide to toast their new partnership and crack open the champagne.

Angie and Syd's new found relationship has had a profound effect on Cain, he is determined to take matters in to his own hands and throw a spanner in the works. But his first attempts to make his presence felt do not have the desired effect, as Syd only appeared to be mildly shaken, when Cain asserts his authority. Later Syd leaves the pub to go back to the Reynolds, he is suddenly aware that he is begin followed. His pace quicken as he realises it is Cain. When Syd arrives at the Reynolds, Cain jumps him from behind.

Angie has been trying desperately to get hold of Syd but to no avail. He has made himself very scarce and is not turning on his phone. It is clear he is petrified of Cain. When she comes across Cain, she wonders why he looks like the cat who's got the cream, she doesn't realise his smugness is due to his success in scaring Syd off! When Syd finally shows his face at the Reynolds, Angie can't believe her ears, as she expects an apology for disappearing but gets dumped instead! Latisha is angry with Cain for standing her up the night before - he had promised to take her out but not come home at all.

Angie hasn't taken the break up with Syd well, she didn't go to work last night! Marc is alone at the Reynolds when Syd turns up to get together his belongings. Caught on the hop, Syd is forced to explain to Marc about the break-up. He feels guilty that he has had to face the music. Collins teases Angie about not turning up to work, questioning whether it was her toy boy giving her trouble - her reaction says it all. He knows he has one over on her and attempts to make a pass at her - insisting if she plays along, he won't tell her superiors! Angie is furious and throws coffee on him.

Latisha is sick of Cain’s erratic behaviour and is looking for some answers but Cain refuses to explain. Sam is caught on the hop when the TV license officer visits to tell him they have not got a license. He covers and confounds them with his own confused logic. They commit to returning when a responsible adult is in the house and he hides the TV. But Sam being Sam only manages to drop the TV down the stairs in front of the officers and Cain, who is furious when they decide to prosecute. Cain is so angry he takes his pent up aggression out on Latisha and tells her to leave for good!

Marc is shocked to discover his mum, Angie, slumped on the sofa where she has been all night. The telltale signs of her real problem lies at her side – an empty bottle of wine. Concerned for their mum, Ollie and Marc argue over whether or not they should tell her that Sean is to marry Tara. How will she react when she accidentally overhears the news? Venturing out into the real world only for more booze, Angie is alarmed when Cain follows her. Keen to avoid conflict, Angie tells him to back off and leave her alone. Cain isn’t the only one pursuing her, though, and Angie finds herself being confronted by Latisha on her own doorstep.

Angie is living dangerously – after all the heartache that Cain has caused her family, she still cannot resist the sense of danger that he exudes. The morning after the night before, Angie is appalled by her actions – she finds herself filled with conflicting emotions and cannot help feeling drawn to him. But when Cain leaves, the reality of what she has done begins to sink in. And when Ollie rings and leave a message on her answer phone, Angie is brought firmly back to earth. On Cain's return Angie desperately to tell him that their night of passion was strictly a one off. However, he steadfastly refuses to lose Angie a second time and tries to persuade her to reconsider.

Angie is forced to finally admit that she can’t live without Cain – but realises that they can never have a future together in the village. Cain is stunned by her sudden impetuosity, and even more surprised by Angie's plan to escape. She reveals that she is prepared to cross the line and turn crooked so that the pair of them can escape to a happier future together. Angie eagerly tells him about inside information she has on how the Tate Haulage yard works and how they can use it to their advantage. They then set about planning the perfect robbery – Angie will help Cain steal a Tate van and sell the valuable load to set them up for life!

Cain and Angie put the finishing touches to their heist plan and Cain is excited about the thought of finally being able to start a life with the love of his life. As dark falls, Cain sneaks into the haulage yard and hotwires a loaded van. But as he makes his way to the gates – things start to go wrong. Angie is there waiting for him – but the gates are locked and the key he has won’t open the lock. In a panic, he smashes through the gates and speeds off into the darkness, with Angie close behind. He drives erratically in a bid to make a quick escape. With Angie close behind, he is sure that they can make a getaway.

Cain is numb with pain after the death of Angie. He wanders around the house in a daze – unable to comprehend the horror that has gone before. He soon snaps out of it, however, when he notices that there is a police car outside. Cain and Zak react with horror – for very different reasons. But the police car is visiting the Reynolds and not the Dingles, and Cain watches as Marc and Ollie return home to be greeted by the police bearing the grim news of the tragedy that unfolded in their absence. Wracked with guilt, Cain is uncomfortable as Zak tries to talk to him about Angie's death.

Gloria and Eric busy themselves with last minute canvassing ahead of the Election Polls closing. Eric is under instructions to do everything in his power to help Gloria's chances and ferries pensioners to the polling station to secure their vote. But despite his best efforts, Pollard can’t ignore the fact that if Gloria does win, he may well end up losing the woman he loves. As the polls close and the count gets under way, will they have done enough to sweep Gloria to power? As Jack opens his birthday presents, he becomes suspicious when the kids reveal that he has one more big surprise to come.

It's a tense time for Gloria as she awaits the result of the election recount – will it go her way. But she is more than a little putout when she realises that Eric is seemingly quite happy for her to lose. It is only when Eric spells out that he is scared of losing her too, that the penny finally drops and they reassess the importance of their marriage. As the outcome of the re-count is announced, Gloria steps forward – but is it as a winner or loser? Mack is furious at Ray’s refusal to pay his bonus, but takes satisfaction from the knowledge of what he did in his and Louise’s house while they were away.

Paddy and Emily return from their honeymoon – eagerly hoping for news from the fostering agency. And while they have resigned themselves to the fact that it may not be the news they hoped for, they haven’t given up all hope. But will they be looking forward to the arrival of foster children or will they have failed to meet the agency's strict requirements? There is definitely no good news for Louise and she becomes increasingly spooked by yet more disturbing text messages. Things then taken a sinister turn when all the beer mats with her calendar pictures on start to vanish.

Having just arrived back from their holiday, Louise has almost forgotten her nightmare of being stalked when the cryptic text messages begin again. Ray tries to convince her to stay at home, but she is determined to act as normal as possible. Despite pulling a brave face, the bombardment of unwanted attention is having its toll. But the arrival of flowers at The Woolpack with a chilling message does nothing to calm her nerves. She fears the stalker could be any man in the village. Ray does his best to hide his boiling jealousy and tries to be patient and comforting.

On his way back from buying Louise a new mobile phone, Ray spots Terry and, convinced that he is the sinister stalker, threatens him to stay out of her life. Mill Cottage, meanwhile, is fast turning into a fortress. Fresh on the heels of the police's visit the previous evening, workmen are busy changing locks in a bid to make Louise feel more secure. Terry tries to quiz her about the visit from the boys in blue, but she is clearly uneasy in his company. And her fears prove founded when Diane reveals to Louise that she has found a screwed up picture of her in Terry's bin.

Ray is furious at the police's lack of action towards Terry but heeds Louise's warning not to go taking the law into his own hands. He insists, however, that his restraint will be sorely tested if the messages and gifts continue to arrive. Diane is shocked to think that Terry could be the stalker, but has to admit that it all fits into place – particularly as the messages have seemingly stopped since the police visited him. Finally coming round to Louise's way of thinking, Diane feels she has no choice but to let Terry know of her suspicions and admit that she doesn't want him living under the same roof as her.

Having been ostracised from The Woolpack, Terry is glad that Viv has offered him some temporary accommodation. Uncharacteristically, Viv has given him the benefit of doubt over the stalking allegations - although she is revelling in all the speculation. On her return to Mill Cottage, Louise finds a funeral wreath has been delivered. As she reads the message, a torn up photo of her falls out. She pieces the photo together only to reveal it spells out a chilling message.

Edna is intrigued to find the identity of her new neighbour. As she sees the ‘To Let’ sign being removed, she collars the estate agent demanding some answers. Fearing a troublesome family could move in, Edna's mind is put to rest when she is told that an elderly gentleman has taken up the lease. Determined to get off on the right foot, she bakes a cake and takes Laurel round for a nosy. But Edna gets more than she bargained for when her archenemy, Jarvis answers the door and thanks her for the cake!

Louise’s theory about the stalker's identity is fuelled when Syd lets it slip that Mack had invited women to stay at Mill Cottage while she and Ray were away. She is horrified to think of strangers in her bed and sees this as confirmation that he is the stalker. Ray comes home to find Louise hysterically stripping their bed linen. Ray is incensed when he hears what Mack has done and insists they must call the police. There is bad news for Zak when Shadrach turns up out of the blue at the Dinlges. He greets Zak warmly, but it is obvious something is wrong.

After a pleasant day out with Ray, Louise comes face to face with Mack in the village. Determined to defend his name Mack approaches Louise, who finds herself paralysed with fear. Fortunately for Louise, Ray is close by and quickly rushes to her defence. A confrontation breaks out and Ray can no longer restrain himself. He gets physical with Mack – but soon starts regretting it and leaves Louise more vulnerable than ever. Home alone, Louise locks the door – unaware that Terry is lurking outside in the darkness with his eye on Mill Cottage!

Bob notes Terry has been missing all night, but on questioning his whereabouts, Bob isn’t convinced by Terry's response. Later that morning, Louise is overcome with relief as Ray returns after a night in jail. She is glad to have him home and warns him not to lose his rag again – she desperately needs him close by. But even with Ray back home, the nightmare is far from over. The stalker kindly reminds Louise he is not backing down and delivers a sinister Christmas present to her door – a decapitated doll.

Louise is at breaking point - she can no longer take the stalker's bombardment and extreme paranoia is setting in. She sees several men going about their business. They all seem oblivious to the nightmare she is enduring, but she knows in her heart that anyone of them could be responsible for her misery. Ray is angry that Louise has risked her life in confronting Mack, he suggests they move away from Emmerdale and leave their troubles behind. But Louise has too much to lose and is determined not to be driven out of the village she once loved. Tension mounts ahead of the tea dance as the villagers practice their routines in time for the competition. Edna is having a frustrating time, though, and discovers that Len has two left feet. Len is ready to throw the towel in and give up, until Jarvis steps in to lend a helping hand. After a turbulent couple of days, Paddy and Emily bid a deflated good bye to the two foster children.

Louise’s nightmare continues when she discovers that the stalker is getting more and more personal. A photograph of her, taken in the village, is delivered to The Woolpack and acts as a stark reminder of just how vulnerable she is. Ray’s anger reaches fever pitch and, desperate to protect Louise from any further abuse, he insists that they should move abroad to escape the fiend. Eric can’t help but feel that his life has stalled since he started playing a distinct second fiddle to Gloria and her political career.

In a bid to resolve his differences with Gloria, Eric arrives in London and makes a beeline for Westminster. Within minutes of tracking her down, though, he soon realises that she is way out of her depth. Gloria's secretaries are calling the shots and it's obvious that she is in dire need of help in preparing her maiden Parliamentary speech. And his concern deepens when they take a coffee break and he notices that Gloria's includes a healthy dose of rum! But can Eric get her back on track and steer her away from a disastrous debut in Parliament? It's a black day back in Emmerdale as Angie is finally laid to rest.

Still troubled by the thought of his dying father and with Lisa’s words ringing in his ears, Zak finally decides the time has come to face his past and visit him. But he isn’t prepared for the sight that greets him when he arrives at the hospital. Jed is weak and decrepit - almost beyond recognition. Upon seeing his son, Jed mumbles about the Dingle inheritance being hidden in South America and insists that Zak should head for Santiago and retrieve the family fortune. Zak is saddened that his father has been reduced to a frail fantasist and reluctantly returns home. Latisha and Jason are busying themselves with plans for a new life in Lisbon. He even offers to take the whole Daggert clan with them - knowing that it will make it easier for Latisha to leave.

Lisa is increasingly worried about the Dingle debts spiralling out of control – but Zak’s mind is elsewhere as Shadrach delivers the sad news that their father has passed away. Having led a fairly simple life, he hasn’t left much behind. But that doesn’t stop Sam dreaming up a wild fantasy of a hidden fortune when he unearths a key to a bank box in Jed’s belongings. With little to keep her in Emmerdale now that she has split from Cain, Latisha mulls over the chance of a new life in Lisbon. And her mind is made up for her when a brooding Cain picks a fight with Jason. Cynthia is happy that Latisha has made a sensible decision for once and hopes that having a mother in tow won’t cramp her style.

The shock of reading her own obituary is still fresh in Louise’s mind and Ray feels increasingly unable to protect her any more. Feeling more vulnerable than ever, she starts to seriously consider the idea of escaping the village for good in a bid to find a safe haven away from the stalker. But before the idea can take shape, Louise is spooked when Rodney makes a surprise visit to Mill Cottage. Disturbed by his manner, she flees out of the backdoor and races to the village – realising that he too could be her stalker!

Having been forced out of the village she loves by her stalker, Louise is eager to leave as soon as possible. And given the misery that she has suffered in Emmerdale, nowhere is far enough away. The last place she was at peace was on holiday in Tuscany – a new life there seems a great option. Ray tells Louise he has booked flights for Christmas Day, and she is relieved that the ordeal will soon be over. Diane is saddened to lose a good friend and business partner under such tragic circumstances. But Louise stands firm, explaining that she can’t bear to spend the rest of her life looking over her shoulder.

Louise is wracked with guilt about leaving Diane in the lurch over the festive period - but as the nightmare continues, nothing could convince her to stay. Meanwhile, Terry lurches from one temporary home to another. After being given his marching orders by Bob, Terry is relieved when Alan agrees to put a roof over his head. He still can’t resist Louise, however, and after spotting her in the street, he decides to confront her about her decision to leave Emmerdale. But his actions just spook her further and, as she makes to run away, he reaches out to grab hold of her to stop her fleeing. Outside The Woolpack, her struggles are witnessed and Donna promptly calls the police, while passers-by free Louise from Terry's clutches.

Ray and Louise enjoy Christmas morning – both unaware of the nightmare that is about to unfold. Ray is keen for them to leave their troubles behind. He wants to get away from the village as soon as possible. Louise agrees and packs. She later calls into the pub to say her sad goodbyes to Diane. Terry is heartbroken. The woman of his dreams is leaving his life forever. As Louise leaves The Woolpack, she jumps in the car with Ray. But as they drive away from the pub, Louise soon realises that she is in the hands of the stalker! Louise panics – desperate to get away from the maniac.

Louise is terrified that a battered and bloodied Ray is now in her house threatening her. She tries to distract Ray by questioning why he hounded her. But Louise has come this far and is determined to end her nightmare once and for all. She summons all her courage to face her enemy - the result is fatal. Nothing could prepare Louise for the horror she feels when she realises she has killed Ray. Although she is overwhelmed with guilt, the feeling of relief is greater. Louise's saviour finally arrives at Mill Cottage. She is exasperated as she confides in him what has happened.

Ray’s death sends shockwaves through the village and Emmerdale is awash with policemen as the boys in blue cordon off Mill Cottage. Crowds of locals quickly gather to watch and speculate as to how they spent their final hours. Louise is feeling alone and vulnerable and the blood drains from Louise's face as the police ask her to accompany them to the police station for questioning. She reluctantly agrees – convinced they can see straight through her façade. Zak finally plucks up the courage to tell Lisa he is going to go in search of Jed’s lost fortune, but she brushes it off as merely a joke.

The police presence in the village shows no signs of abating - but their door to door inquiries are only hindering the investigation as it becomes apparent that there is a lot of alcohol fuelled confusion over people's movements on Christmas Day. Louise is starting to feel the heat, though, and it is surely only a matter of time before the net closes in on her and the pressure to confess becomes unbearable. She anxiously awaits the results of the forensic tests – but they prove to be far from helpful. The penny finally drops for Lisa and she realises that Zak really does intend to leave the family in search of Jed’s hidden loot.

Lisa is angry and unsympathetic as Zak tries to explain that finding Jed's long lost loot is their only chance to put an end to the Dingle debts. Tossing his argument aside, she frantically tries to make him see sense as he continues to pack his bags. In a last ditch effort to keep the family together, Lisa even gets physical with Zak, but it's all to no avail. Sam is convinced that he is to join Zak on his big adventure and happily talks of his pending adventure as he joins revellers at the pub. Little does he realise that Zak plans to go it alone and is happy for him to be out of the way so that he can leave without causing him any pain.