Season 37

Matthew is frustrated to learn that his father's will confirms that it was his wish for Rosemary to be buried alongside him. Whilst Jimmy and Carl are resigned to this fact, Matthew is still vehemently angry. Later that day, as the funeral procession reaches the graveyard, Grayson is horrified to see Matthew filling in the grave with a shovel. Gray loses it and the pair brawl in the mud. The police show up and Matthew is taken away but swears that it's not over. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Donald continues to play games with Nicola when she gives him details of private nursing agencies. Donald asks why he should want anyone else but her to be by his side. He says that she's described what seems to be a perfect marriage so he would like her to be the one by his side day and night. Paddy is shocked to discover that Ross is dating both Chas and Lexi. Paddy warns Ross on the sly that he won’t get away with it.

Ross organises a lunch date with Chas, but Lexi turns up with a takeaway and he is thrown off guard. Ross makes an excuse to nip over to the Vet's and lies to Chas that he has to miss their date to do an emergency shift at work. Chas drags him into the back room for a quickie. Carl sees and when Lexi later knocks back Carl to see Ross he tells her about Ross and Chas! Ashley is horrified when one of the loose slates falls from the church roof and plummets towards Alan. Ashley manages to push Alan out of the way but as the slate shatters, it leaves a painful splinter in Alan's foot. Ashley offers to drive Alan to hospital and he later guiltily confesses to Laurel that he turned down Greg’s offer to fix the loose tiles. Perdy turns up at Mill Cottage and tells Gray that she has had the divorce petition drawn up. Katie comforts a devastated Gray.

Lexi is furious with Ross for doing the dirty on her with Chas and she gatecrashes their date at a restaurant. Chas apologises to Lexi for going out with Ross, but the penny drops that Ross has been seeing both of them and Chas throws a drink in Lexi's face. The girls start to brawl and are arrested, but they later make their peace and vow to get revenge on two-timing Ross. Alan tells a guilty Ashley that someone told him that he knew the tiles were loose on the roof and Ashley assumes that Greg has been telling tales.

Jimmy's emotions are stirred when a business associate mentions that he bumped into Kelly working in a restaurant in Liverpool. Jimmy tries to bury his reawakened feelings for Kelly and later tells Carrie that she and Scarlett mean a lot to him. Jimmy and Carrie kiss and Carrie blurts out that she loves him. But there's an awkward moment when a flustered Jimmy replies ‘cheers’ instead of declaring his love! Lexi and Chas plot their revenge against Ross and they tell a surprised Ross that they overreacted and should make friends again.

Carrie is upset about Jimmy's failure to tell her that he loves her too and she is cool with Jimmy when he tries to apologise. Meanwhile, Scarlett is also upset with Jimmy for 'paying' Daz to take her out. Carrie is further infuriated when Jimmy is scathing about her getting pregnant with Lexi when she was a teenager and she tells Jimmy that it might be best if she and Scarlett leave the village. Jonny starts up a dancercise class in the village hall, but the older members of the community find it difficult to follow his routine, as it's more aerobics than dancing.

Andy ushers an unsuspecting Jo off to the hairdressers with Victoria to keep her out of the way while they prepare the barn for the wedding. Jo is shocked when Sam lets slip that the wedding won't be happening in the church, but she is touched when she is given Laurel's altered wedding dress and Andy shows her the beautifully decorated barn. But disaster strikes when Andy is unexpectedly called into court for his sentence and the wedding is off. Carrie is furious when she finds out that Jimmy was trying to look up the restaurant that Kelly was seen working in. Jimmy denies it, but Carrie decides that their relationship is over. Carl gives Jimmy food for thought when he tells him that he's wasting his time pining over Kelly and he tells Carrie he wants her back.

Nicola and David discuss care homes for Donald in The Woolpack and Rodney overhears. Rodney tells Paul that Donald seems to have Nicola jumping through hoops and he intends to pay him a visit. Rodney turns up at the hospital and Donald keeps up the pretence that he doesn't remember Nicola. But Rodney accuses Donald of tormenting Nicola and Donald comes clean and admits that he's testing Nicola to discover her motives. Eli smugly tells an uncomfortable Lily that she should 'do something' about her aches and pains.

Scarlett and Daz have slept rough in one of the cars at the garage. Carrie is unconcerned by Scarlett's absence as she knows that Scarlett always returns after one of her disappearances. But she begins to get worried when she learns that Daz is also missing. Scarlett returns home and breaks down on Jimmy, revealing that she doesn't want to move to Canada. Jimmy confronts Carrie about her plans and when Carrie's old flame Nick turns up to find out what she wants to do about his job offer

David lets his true feelings for Nicola slip to Eric when Eric confronts him about their relationship. Eric reminds David to keep his eye on her cash potential and not let his heart rule his head. David, however, is upset when Nicola makes it clear that she'll sleep with Donald if she has to and he dumps her. But later it's clear to David that Nicola has fallen for him too and they pledge to be together. Val misreads a Woolpack delivery order and Diane has a go at her.

Nicola confronts Donald about ending their marriage, but he pulls out of the annulment petition and reveals he knows exactly what she's been up to. Nicola is furious to be outwitted by an old man and confused that he doesn't want the annulment. Donald reveals that she's the only woman who has ever challenged him mentally and he wants to end his days with her.

Jonny nips out of the dance rehearsal to book an eye appointment for Val. Paul sees him on the phone and accuses him of cheating. Jonny blurts out the truth about Val's cataracts in front of the dance contestants and Val is horrified and runs to her car. Val reverses but fails to see Samson and runs him over. Samson is rushed to hospital, but he's fine apart from a broken arm. Lisa is furious with Val when the police decide not to prosecute.

Viv bribes Shadrach to get Eli out of Tug Ghyll and she lets herself in to the empty cottage. A drunk Eli stumbles back to the cottage and he's confused when his key won't fit in the lock. Eli sees Viv and realises he's been had - she's changed the locks. Debbie and Jasmine arrive home from their holiday and Debbie is horrified to discover she's been locked out of her home.

Debbie and Jasmine approach Viv in an attempt to get Tug Ghyll back. Jasmine threatens to write a nasty article about Viv in the paper and a worried Viv agrees to give Debbie first refusal on the sale of the house. Debbie asks Matthew for a loan but he turns her down and says he'll buy Tug Ghyll himself. Carl can't resist getting one over on Matthew and he offers Debbie the loan.

Sam gets some more work doing the dodgy taxi deliveries for Eli. Sam is stunned when he drops off the client and the guy demands to know where his package is. Sam finds a package of cannabis stashed in the back seat and he angrily confronts Eli. But when Carl demands his back rent from Sam, Eli pressures Sam into doing one last job and he reluctantly agrees.

Sam is nervous when Ross flags him down for a lift after his own car breaks down and Ross is suspicious. Sam accidentally clips a kerb and Eli's package of drugs for delivery falls from under the seat. Ross arrests Sam for possession with intent to supply. Sam protests that the drugs are not his but he refuses to implicate Eli and he breaks down when he learns that he could face two years in prison.

Sam wakes up in the prison cell feeling lonely and scared and he finally admits to Donna that he was carrying the drugs for Eli. The police turn up at the Dingles and Eli makes a run for it, but he's captured and arrested. Eli reveals that Lily was growing the cannabis plants for him when the police threaten to plant something at his house. Meanwhile, Lily discovers that Eli has been arrested and she confesses to Edna about the cannabis farm and also that she gave Edna some cannabis before the dance! Edna is horrified by both admissions and Lily is arrested when Ross finds cannabis in the teapot.

Sam faces more trouble when a worried Terry reports him to social services. Sam is horrified when social worker Liz turns up and admits that she is worried about Samson following Sam's arrest. Lisa finds out that Liz is at Sam's and she bursts in. A panicky Sam throws a plate of beans at the two women and Liz warns Sam that Samson could end up in care. Edna finds a note from Lily saying that she's packed up and gone.

Andy is paranoid when one of the prison lags jokes that Jo will find herself another man now that he's been banged up. Andy calls Jo and tells her that he wants them to get married in prison. Jo pretends to be happy, but she is less than chuffed! Sam accuses Lisa of calling social services but Duke admits that it was Terry. Lisa urges Zak to make Sam see sense and get him to move back in before the whole village turns against him.

Gray is miserable when he returns from a business trip to discover that Perdy is packing the rest of her belongings. Gray and Perdy argue over a painting while Katie looks on, hurt that Gray has hardly even said hello to her. Later, Katie hosts a party for Gray and his colleagues, who think that Katie is Gray's new woman. Katie is flattered. Katie tells a worried Chas that she's completely fallen for Gray. Zak confronts Sam and asks him to come back to the Dingles' with Samson. Sam refuses and Zak is angry with his stubborn son.

Katie goes for her first baby scan with Gray and Perdy at her side. Perdy wants to know whether it's a boy or a girl, but Gray insists that it's Katie's decision. Katie graciously agrees to let Perdy know, but Perdy tells her that whether boy or girl, the baby will be perfect. Later, Katie comforts Gray when he has a moment about only being a part-time dad. Sam takes Samson to work at the farm with him and a worried Jo tells Lisa. Zak has words with Sam and insists that a farm is not a suitable place for a toddler.

Shadrach learns that Zak and Lisa are planning on applying for temporary custody of Samson and, shocked, he tells Sam and advises him to go on the run! Shadrach gives Sam a gun for emergencies, but Sam lands himself in hot water when he goes to the factory to ask Eric for a loan. Finding no one there, Sam helps himself to the cash box and when David turns up he threatens them with a gun!

Sam is afraid when the police turn up to look for him at the barn and he sneaks out of the back with Samson. Shadrach goes to the barn and he panics when he discovers that Sam has disappeared. Shadrach admits to Chas that he encouraged Sam run away. The Dingles are furious and they set out to look for the still missing Sam, but they're forced to call off the search when darkness falls.

Zak is desperate to find Sam and Eric suggests that they do a TV appeal. Lisa thinks it's a good idea and she persuades Zak to agree. Zak and Lisa go on TV to do the appeal, but Zak is too choked to speak and Lisa has to do the appeal, telling Sam that they all love and miss him. Meanwhile, in a deserted house,

Katie loves spending time with Gray and hands him the portfolio he'd forgotten before he leaves for a business meeting. When he returns, he credits her with the meeting going so well for him. Andy receives the marriage documents to sign, but Jo is still having doubts about the wedding. After Jack tells Jo that he'll take Sarah to playgroup, she makes plans to visit Andy, but the playgroup soon calls to tell her Sarah is sick and can't be around the other kids.

Gray has a heart to heart with Diane who advises him not to get too involved with Katie, but Gray insists he knows what he's doing. Meanwhile, Katie goes to the Home Farm office to see if she can find Rosemary’s cardigan. Katie can't find the cardie but when she bumps into Perdy she plays up to her and she tells Gray that she has had some success with Perdy.

Carrie informs Lexi of her plans to move to Canada with Scarlett, but Lexi has a plan to keep Scarlett – and her inheritance – in the village. Lexi pulls out all the stops to play on Scarlett's emotions and convince her to stay and ropes Daz into her plan to convince her. Scarlett falls for Lexi's plan and tells Carrie she wants to stay in the village. Carrie sadly agrees and she waves goodbye to Emmerdale.

Jimmy invites the solicitor Patrick Dunne to Home Farm to talk about Lexi being Scarlett's trustee and he's annoyed when Dunne reveals that Lexi has already contacted him and assured him of the King brothers' support. Scarlett finds out that Lexi has slept with Carl and demands to know what she's playing at. Lexi is evasive, but promises to be honest with Scarlett in the future. Andy calls Jo from prison and he's worried when he learns that she's out having a drink with Ross.

Jo pushes Debbie to sign the adoption form for Sarah, but Debbie reveals that all her post is at Tug Ghyll and Viv won't let her in the house. Jo persuades Bob to let Debbie have the keys. Debbie is shaken when she opens the adoption letter as she realises that it will separate her from Sarah forever. Debbie tells Jo that she needs more time to think.

Scarlett worries about Chas's warning to watch her back and she accuses Lexi of using her for her own profit. Lexi tries to calm her fears and promises her that she has Scarlett's best interests at heart. Lexi, Jimmy and Carl are confident that the solicitors will declare Lexi as trustee, but Matthew seems to have something up his sleeve.

Katie invites Gray out for lunch after an appointment with the midwife but he knocks her back. Katie makes her move anyway and she attempts to seduce him. Gray tells her that he wants to take things slowly and relents on going to the pub for lunch. Katie's surrogacy is accidentally outed in The Woolpack by Carl while he is bickering with Matthew. Katie tells Gray that now the secret is out, it's time for their relationship to move on.

Sam is forced to come out of hiding and take Samson to hospital when he develops a high fever. Sam does a runner from the hospital after the receptionist identifies him and he calls Marlon in his desperation. Marlon arranges for Sam to meet him at Tall Trees Cottage, while he sends Shane and the coppers over to the now empty abandoned cottage. Donna turns her police radio off to pacify Sam and she and Marlon talk him into giving himself up. Scarlett dismisses Lexi's attempt to make things up to her.

Jo gets a lift to see Andy in prison from Ross when she misses the bus and it's noticed by the other visitors. Jo tells Andy that she loves him, but she can't agree to marry him in prison and Andy is devastated. But after Andy ends up in the prison hospital after a fight with Charlie, Jo relents to lift his spirits. Sam is questioned about the 'robbery' at the factory but Sam insists that it was a loan from Eric.

Nicola accuses Donald of deliberately trying to annoy her and she's further put out by Donald's flirting with his naughty nurse. Nicola is stunned when she discovers Cindy is an actress and she realises that Donald is playing games. Nicola attempts to seduce Donald in a bid to overload his weak heart but a jealous David interrupts. A frustrated Nicola tells David that they'll just have to kill Donald outright! Val and Rodney reveal to Paul and Jonny that they've come up with separate wedding suggestions, as all they did was bicker. Rodney wants an elegant top-hat-and-tails affair, while Val suggests they have a 1950s American kitsch wedding. Rodney and Val both think that they've won Paul and Jonny's approval. Jo tells the Sugdens that she and Andy will marry while he is still in prison and she does her best to sound enthusiastic. Also, Sam leaves Lisa in charge of Samson while he returns to work.

Nicola learns that Miles will be away overnight and she tells a horrified David that they need to act but David can't bring himself to agree to murder. Nicola offers to cook dinner for Donald but when David finds out he interrupts. David fears he's too late after seeing Nicola brandishing a kitchen knife but Donald is alive and well and Nicola doesn't get the chance to serve Donald her poisoned cheesecake! Sandy gets a call from Luke in India and he later tells Ashley that Luke has invited him to stay with him.

Jo tries to summon up enthusiasm for her prison wedding, but is having a hard job of it. Jo's friends secretly decorate The Woolpack to give Jo a hen night to remember. Jo attempts to put on a brave face, but the night takes a bad turn after Jake spikes her drink and she later thinks the ladies are laughing about her wedding. Jo makes a scene and a concerned Ross takes her back home. Ross comforts an upset Jo and they kiss.

Jo is taken to her wedding in a chauffeur-driven limo as a surprise gift from Jack, Victoria and Daz. Laurel, meanwhile, tries to brighten up the prison room with candles. Andy is stunned by his beautiful bride when Jo walks in, looking radiant. Ashley conducts the service and the loved up couple say 'I do', but they have just 20 minutes after the wedding before Andy is sent back to his cell. Meanwhile, Andy's nemesis, newly released convict Charlie, is at Butlers Farm, finds the spare key and lets himself in.

Jo is desperate to see Andy after Charlie's appearance at the farm, but she is denied access without a visiting order. Jake confronts Jo and accuses her of cheating on Andy with Charlie and Jo is forced to explain. Charlie turns up and moves some mysterious boxes into the farm, despite Jo's protests. Later, Andy is hospitalised after being pushed down some stairs at the prison. Jo visits and decides not to worry him about Charlie. Jo returns home to find that Charlie's boxes contain guns. Viv insists that Bob work on his day off when Pearl reveals that she can't come in, despite Mel's offer to help out. Viv is miserable when Bob refuses to stay in the shop and retreats upstairs. Viv eventually admits that the reason she is off with Mel is that she misses Emily.

Laurel is left without a babysitter after Hilary and Doug are delayed returning to the village and she is forced to take Daniel into work. Nicola is furious and Laurel asks Jasmine to look after Daniel while she finishes up. When Hilary and Doug finally arrive the family sit down for a late lunch. Daniel starts to cry, but Hilary stops Laurel from attending to him, reassuring her that he will settle of his own accord. Laurel goes to check on the, by now, quiet Daniel after lunch but she is horrified to discover that he has stopped breathing. A desperate Laurel phones for an ambulance, while Ashley attempts CPR.

Laurel sits silently in Daniel's room, unable to cry. When she hears a baby screaming in the street she rushes out in hysterical confusion. Greg is pushing a crying Arthur and he manages to calm her down. Ashley wonders whether Gabby should go to Bernice's until after the funeral, but Laurel wants her with them.

Ashley and Laurel are still in shock after the death of baby Daniel. The Bishop visits and Ashley gets some comfort as they sit together to pray. Laurel walks in on them and storms off, contemptuous. Ashley is worried and tells Laurel that he can understand her not being able to find comfort in God.

Katie gets hold of the key when Perdy leaves it on the desk and she is delighted when she finds the cardigan in the under-stairs cupboard. Perdy catches Katie red-handed, and Katie attempts to cover up, but Perdy is sure that Gray has put her up to it. Katie blurts out that she and Gray are an item and a furious Perdy chases Katie from the house.

Katie and Gray are relieved to hear that the baby is fine after her fall. Katie is confronted by Perdy, desperate to know how the baby is, but Gray orders her out. A furious Perdy tells Katie that Gray is gay and Katie is confused. Gray tells Katie that he had a few gay affairs when he was a teenager but it's in the past. Katie needs time to think. Victoria wakes up with a hangover and misses her bus to her counselling session.

Diane is pleased that she's made progress with Victoria but she worries about Jo and Victoria managing while Jack is in Spain. Diane pops over to Butler's Farm and her fears grow when she finds farmhands Jake and Sam at odds. Diane offers to move in for a while to help Jo, but she is devastated when Jo makes it clear that Diane is no longer part of the family and the farm is not her concern.

Nicola is alarmed when she sees Cindy downing some of Donald's pills for a headache as she's secretly upped Donald's dose and she is terrified that Cindy will die. Nicola makes a panicked call to David, but they're relieved when Cindy seems fine. David has had enough and tells Nicola that Donald has offered him a job and their relationship is over. Jo feels bad about being harsh with Diane and she confesses to Victoria about their confrontation.

Emily and Patricia make their surprise returns on the morning of Paul and Jonny's wedding. However, in the midst of the chaos caused by the simmering feud between Rodney and Val, Paul decides enough is enough. T

Eric has agreed to meet up with Rosalind at a hotel and he guiltily lavishes gifts on an unsuspecting Val. Eric feels uncomfortable when Rosalind books a room and goes to make herself 'more comfortable'. Rosalind lures Eric into bed, but things take an unexpected turn when he can't perform.

Eric has a visit from Rosalind who reveals that she's being blackmailed over the photo of them kissing. Rosalind wants to go to the police but Eric begs her to pay up to avoid Val finding out. David finds out what has happened and he suggests that Eric gives Rosalind the backhander he got from the Kings to pay the blackmailer. Eric hopes the cash will be enough to end the blackmail demands.

Laurel and Ashley both struggle to cope on the morning of Daniel's funeral. At the service, Laurel is unable to give her reading and so Doug steps in to aid his daughter. Fighting back tears, Ashley then gives a moving eulogy for his son with the congregation welling up, but Laurel can only stare blankly at the coffin.

Jo is horrified when Charlie reveals that he's moving into the farmhouse and there's nothing she can do about it. Jake urges Jo to go to the police but she is afraid that Charlie will get to Andy. Jo visits Andy and she returns to discover that Jake has called the police – although Charlie is nowhere to be seen.

Jo gets a visit from Jimmy who reluctantly tells her that unless she pays her rent arrears, she'll have to leave the farm. Jo insists that she has the money in the bank and promises to drop it off later. Jo gets back from the bank with the cash, but she's horrified when Charlie demands she give it to him. Jo admits to a furious Matthew that she hasn't got the money and he tells her he will start eviction proceedings.

When Jo tries to leave to attend Andy's appeal, Charlie insists she's going nowhere -- he needs her home in case anything goes wrong on the job. Debbie waits in the getaway car whilst Chas and Charlie enter the supposedly empty club. Suddenly Chas hears a scuffle and scream from the office and discovers Charlie with a gun to the bar manager's head. He orders a shaking Chas to open the safe and grab the cash. Will the Dinglebelles add armed robbery to their CVs? Meanwhile, Sam is in a bind when Chas isn't around to babysit Samson and a hungover Shadrach offers to look after him.

Jamie decks out the living room with romantic candles and balloons in preparation for his proposal. He's stunned when he goes to find Louise and discovers a pregnancy test on the bed. A defensive Louise takes one look at Jamie's face and refuses to divulge the result. Jamie winkles it out of her and she admits that she's not pregnant, but she accuses him of looking horrified and the couple have a huge argument. Matthew refuses to sell the refuse trucks to Carl in a fit of pique, but Jimmy convinces Matthew to see sense and discuss prices.

Jamie is convinced by Bob to make up with Louise and tell her about his planned proposal. Jamie tells Louise that he has something to say, but she thinks he's going to dump her and gets in first! Jamie is crushed but when he later finds Louise crying on the bridge, he realises her true feelings and produces the ring and proposes.

Nicola tinkers with the electric train control box. David pleads with her to give up her idea, but Nicola is stubborn. Nicola waits expectantly when Donald later picks up the 'live' switch but nothing happens and she realises that David has fixed it back. Nicola vows to continue her murder attempts and a desperate David confesses all to Donald, revealing he doesn't want to see Donald dead and Nicola in jail.

Nicola doesn't realise that she's been rumbled by Donald when he tricks her into taking him for a day on the moors. As she's steeling herself to push him over a cliff edge he blurts out he'll save her the bother! The wheelchair speeds towards the cliff edge but Donald is saved when the chair overturns. Nicola is in shock and she apologises wholeheartedly for her plotting.

Debbie waits in the getaway car while Chas and Charlie enter the club. The plan is that the alarm will go off and Chas will make her escape, but Charlie will be arrested. Things go horribly wrong when Charlie reveals he has a gun and holds the bar manager hostage.

Andy is furious when Val innocently mentions the 'other bloke' who has been helping out at the farm and he confronts Jo, demanding to know all about Charlie. Jo does her best to explain what's been going on and Andy feels bad about what she's had to deal with. But his mood quickly changes when Jo admits that Diane had to take over the lease on the farm and he storms into The Woolpack

Laurel is cruel to Ashley when she callously tells him that he's got his career, his flock and his daughter to support him, while she has nothing. Ashley accuses Laurel of wallowing in Daniel's death and she explodes and throws crockery at him. Laurel heads over to the Cricket Pavilion and is spotted by Greg, who comforts her.

Viv begins to panic when she can't get hold of Happy Smiles' director Freddie but she is in denial that he may be conman, despite Donna's suggestion that she informs the police. Viv visits Playbarn, a supposedly Happy Smiles funded ventures to check it out but it's soon clear that the business has nothing to do with Happy Smiles and Donna later confirms that the charity is unregistered and Freddie appears to have done a flit.

Katie and Gray attend a baby scan and discover they are having a boy. Later at The Woolpack, Perdy sees the scan photo in Katie's hand and is furious that Gray didn't tell her. Perdy screams at Katie that she's being used and Gray instructs Diane to call the police. Meanwhile, outside the pub, Paul defends Perdy to Gray who then reveals their fling. As Perdy becomes hysterical, Donna turns up and arrests her. Viv and Bob wait at the police station to report Freddie and discover they will be interviewed separately.

Whilst Andy is seeing his solicitor, Jo drops Sarah off with Debbie. A bad tempered Andy returns home after an unproductive meeting with his solicitors. Later on when he announces that he will pick Sarah up from playgroup, Jo becomes alarmed. A suspicious Andy manages to get Jo to reveal Sarah's real whereabouts. As Jo stands in Andy's way, attempting to explain herself, he lashes out and knocks her to the ground.

Shadrach visits Daniel's grave and finds Laurel. He breaks down as he praises her love and care for Daniel. As she reassures him that he's been a good father to Chas, Shadrach drops a bombshell by revealing he has another daughter who he gave away as a baby. Laurel tells a sympathetic Ashley the news and he vows to help Shadrach find his long-lost daughter.

Laurel tells Shadrach that she's already started researching ways he can track down his daughter, he explains he only wanted to get things off his chest, not necessarily find her. When Laurel tries to persuade him it is possible, Shadrach worries about telling Chas and convinces Laurel to tell her for him.

Laurel catches sight of Hilary dashing back into Betty's house. Shocked by Ashley's lack of surprise, she's annoyed to discover that Hilary returned yesterday. Laurel heads to Betty's to talk to her mother and they embrace as Laurel sobs, telling Hilary she is sorry. Meanwhile, the doctor informs Ashley and Laurel that Daniel was a carrier of Cystic Fibrosis and suggests that they have a test to see if either of them passed it on to him.

Donna is unimpressed when Ross invites Shane to Andy and Jo's belated wedding party. Donna is anxious when Shane flirts with Jasmine but as Shane charms the locals Donna decides to give him a chance. But when they leave the pub after the party, Shane tries to force himself on Donna, who knees him in the groin to escape and rushes home in tears. Paddy is fed up when he misses having fun at the party as he is on call and can't drink.

Paddy discovers that his car won't start because Ross tampered with it the night before and he makes Ross give him a lift to work. A tired Ross nearly hits a girl on a moped, who swerves into a ditch. The girl seems fine but Ross asks Paddy to say that he was driving as he may still be over the legal alcohol limit and could lose his job. But the girl's condition worsens and she's rushed to hospital.

Paddy and Ross discover that the moped rider Gennie is in intensive care. Paddy starts to worry, but Ross assures him that if the worst happens then he'll own up to driving the car. Paddy meets Gennie's mother Brenda who reveals that she's adopted, but turns cold on him when she discovers he caused the accident.

Ross refuses to confess and Paddy heads to the station to tell the truth about Gennie's accident. Paddy tells Shane and discovers that he may face a prison sentence for perverting the course of justice if he changes his original statement. Stunned at this news, Paddy is forced to drop it and accept the points on his licence, but he tells Ross that he won't forgive him so easily.

Shane visits Donna claiming he's come to make peace, but he ends up threatening her not to make a complaint. Marlon arrives home and hurls Shane against a wall. Shane warns Ross that he will take him down with him if he backs up Donna's story. Ross is asked to give his statement and he refuses to back Donna up. Donna feels betrayed by her friend and brands him a coward. Paddy feels guilty and visits Gennie at the hospital.

Ross witnesses Shane making a snide comment to Donna on her first day back at work and he sees red, grabs him and threatens him. Shane retorts that it is a bit late to start backing up Donna now. Ross feels gutted when Donna agrees. Daz passes his driving test and Scarlett decides to surprise him and buy him a car, reasoning that it will be of benefit to both of them if they can go on romantic country drives alone.

Matthew winds up Carl when he refuses to let the De Souza rubbish trucks access to the King-owned rubbish depot despite their agreed contract. Carl snaps and arranges for all trucks to dump the rubbish on the steps of Home Farm instead and Matthew is furious. It's clear that it's all-out war between the two brothers.

Viv dolls herself up for the charity cheque presentation at the pub and she takes the giant cheque with her for the ceremony. Donna is worried that Viv is going to the presentation while a police investigation is going on, but Bob points out that it will cheer her up. Viv proudly hands the cheque to the charity representative in front of the villagers and local press.

Carl and Matthew clash at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and it's not long before fists start to fly. Carl storms out, but Matthew follows him and things escalate. Carl flippantly comments that it's a good job he killed their father and Matthew sees red and attacks him. Donald finds an unconscious and badly beaten Carl. When Carl wakes up in hospital Donald urges him to call the police, but he refuses.

Viv is bailed from the police station and returns to the village to the wrath of her neighbours, who assume her guilt in the charity scam. Hilary marches up to Viv and shouts at her claiming she's used her baby grandson's memory for personal profit and Viv is close to tears when Hilary makes it clear that prison is too good for her.

Donald tells Carl he's got someone in mind for his PA, but Carl claims he's already put an ad in the paper, reassuring Donald that he can trust him. Matthew sees an opportunity and tells Lexi to apply, insisting she's living at Home Farm rent free and he'll make it financially worth her while if she takes the job to spy for him. Lexi can't resist the cash and agrees, even though it will mean betraying Carl.

Chas discovers that Lexi wants the job as Carl's PA and she applies for the job herself to warn her ex that Lexi might be in cahoots with Matthew. Carl thanks her for warning him and hints that he's got things in hand. Donald introduces his favourite candidate, but Carl announces the position has been filled, indicating Lexi, who finds herself caught between the two brothers' feud.

Hilary ropes Doug into visiting the hospital with her to discover more about Daniel's medical history, and a sympathetic Dr Marshall agrees to investigate. Later on, Ashley and Laurel are stunned when the doctor arrives to say there is an anomaly in Daniel's records. Explaining further, Dr Marshall delivers the startling news that Laurel and Daniel's blood groups are incompatible, therefore she cannot be his mother and Laurel is left reeling from the news.

Laurel and Ashley are stunned when Dr Marshall lets slip that Hilary tipped him off about Daniel. Laurel is furious and Ashley questions Hilary's state of mind. Laurel launches into a furious tirade at her mother, urging her to seek help. The mood worsens later on when Hilary brings it up again and Laurel slaps her across the face.

Laurel insists that she doesn't want an investigation into the possible baby swap, but an official from Hotten NHS Trust says they have no choice now the matter's been brought to their attention. A blood sample is then taken from a reluctant Laurel and Ashley.

Gennie arrives unexpectedly in the village to see Paddy and he invites her to Eli's party but she's disturbed to see Shadrach boozing on the street and comments that he reminds her of a tramp in her home village. At the party, Gennie is stunned when she learns it's the Dingles' house and she realises Shadrach is her father.

Donna is upset when Vaughan suggests she withdraw her complaint against Shane, as they can't prove her allegations. Donna is at breaking point when Shane threatens her again and she tells Marlon that she's thinking of resigning. Ross overhears and, feeling guilty, he confesses to Marlon about why he didn't back up Donna's allegations. Marlon is furious but he agrees to keep it from Donna in return for Ross's help in getting back at Shane.

Shane searches Eli's house for drugs and threatens him. Eli is left fuming. When Eli later talks to Marlon, the brothers are surprised to discover that they share a common hatred of Shane. Keen to make up for what he put Marlon and Donna through, Eli is determined to give Shane a good hiding for all of them but Marlon isn't convinced that it's the best plan of revenge. Gennie visits the Dingles to go through some old photos of herself with Shadrach.

Ross turns up at Tall Trees Cottage to offer Donna a lift to work but she tells him that she's not going in. Marlon reminds Ross to help them out with Shane and at the station he pretends to be friendly with him to gain his trust. Back home, Marlon, Eli and Zak wait at the barn wearing balaclavas and call Ross with instructions to lead Shane into their trap – but Ross has a better plan.

Donna is suspicious when Marlon tries to talk her out of going back to work and she finds out he's planning a sting on Shane. Ross admits that he's planted drugs in Shane's locker and Donna storms into work to retrieve the stash. Shane catches her in his locker but she stands her ground and gains the moral high ground, leaving Shane suitably chastised. Lexi is pleased when she is allowed to sit in on Carl's meeting with Donald.

TJ is sent home ill from playgroup, but when Terry returns from the chemists he is shocked to see his son being bundled into an ambulance. After some tests at the hospital, Terry is stunned to be told that TJ has E.coli. Terry confronts Jamie when he worries that his cabbage fertilizer is to blame, but the doctor reassures him that it isn't possible. The doctor explains that if TJ makes it through the next 24 hours he is still at risk from lasting kidney damage.

Terry and Jamie are furious with Jo when Environmental Health suggest that her goat's cheese may have caused the E.coli. Jo is horrified to hear about it and rushes to the hospital to see TJ but Terry refuses to listen to Jo's insistence that her cheese isn't to blame. Jo is nervous when Environmental Health investigate Butlers Farm to pinpoint the source and Andy tries to calm her worries, insisting that he believes her when she says it's not her fault.

Gray sneaks out of the village to visit Perdy and is horrified to find her living in a shabby bedsit, but she does not react well to his sudden arrival. Perdy reluctantly agrees to talk and she asks Gray not to deprive her of the chance to be a mother. Gray is torn by her plea, but he insists he can't hurt Katie.

Gray visits Perdy again and finds her in a terrible mental state and he worries she may do something stupid. Gray is shocked and he promises to help and reveals that he still cares for her. Katie is suspicious about where Gray has been again and they end up having an argument. Gray slips up and calls a gutted Katie 'Perdy'.

Hilary offers to baby-sit Arthur then she does a runner and a furious Mel and Greg miss their flight to Spain. Mel and Greg track Hilary and Arthur down and they demand an explanation but they are stunned when Ashley drops the bombshell that Daniel and Arthur may have been swapped at birth. Laurel is furious with Ashley when a stunned Mel breaks down and Greg insists that Ashley and Laurel leave.

Eric lies in wait for the blackmailer and when a suspicious Val follows him to the country pub he jumps to the conclusion that she is the culprit. Eric realises he's made a big mistake and tries to explain himself, but inadvertently lets the cat out of the bag about his liaison with Rosalind.

Mel decides to leave the village with Arthur before Greg gets his DNA results and she persuades Greg to leave with them. Shadrach doesn’t realise what the couple are planning and drives them to the airport. Back at the village, Ashley sees Jake loading Mel and Greg's suitcases.

Laurel is relieved that Mel has left the village with Arthur and she assures a gutted Hilary that she can’t find it within herself to want Arthur in her life. Hilary tells Laurel that she is going to have to leave the village as she can’t stand by and watch her daughter turn her back on her son.

Gennie feels bad about snubbing Shadrach and explains to Paddy that she didn’t acknowledge him because her adoptive mum Brenda has no idea she is in contact with her biological father. Just as Paddy is about to respond, Chas walks in and has a go at Gennie for denying their father, and makes it clear Shadrach would be better off without her.

Chas feels terrible about mistakenly having a go at Gennie and she arranges a meeting between herself, Shadrach and Gennie in an attempt to smooth things over. Shadrach is pleased things are going well until Brenda arrives and spots Gennie hugging Shadrach.

Bob worries when Viv starts having nightmares about Freddie. Bob is even more uneasy when Viv takes to distributing e-fits of Freddie door-to-door, but he reluctantly agrees to help out. In search of Freddie a desperate Viv accosts a stranger thinking it is him.

Donna and Ross agree to help Viv's search and they go to an empty house belonging to Freddie and find a pile of unopened bills addressed to Viv. Donna wants to tell CID, but Ross urges her to play it cool, as they weren't on duty. Donna tells Viv that she will tell the investigating officer but makes her promise to stay put. Viv immediately flouts Donna's wishes and heads to the house with Bob to retrieve the post.

Ashley and Laurel venture out into the village but immediately regret it as they begin to attract knowing looks from other villagers. Seeing Greg and Jake in the pub, Ashley questions whether Mel will be back before the hearing. Jake retorts angrily, blaming Ashley for her disappearance.

On the morning of the hearing, Ashley fails to convince Laurel to attend. Instead, she bumps into Greg and spends the morning with him looking through pictures of Daniel. Ashley returns from the hearing and is instantly edgy to see them together. He explains that Mel and Arthur will have to have a DNA test once they return.

Ashley is cold with Laurel following her revelation about kissing Greg. Laurel also confesses to Doug and is upset when he takes Ashley's side; he upbraids her for her selfishness. Ashley goes looking for Greg but Edna persuades him to discuss his problems in church. Edna talks about her son Peter and warns Ashley not to abandon his real son.

Andy is getting more and more wound up by Debbie's continued presence in Sarah's life and Jo sends him over the edge when he learns she ignored his demands not to see Terry and when she defiantly refuses to sell her goats.

Viv and Bob are losing customers and profits at the shop as the police investigation continues. Their private investigator arrives for an update and after he releases details of a key witness, Viv sneaks out to interrogate the witness herself.

Bob wonders if Viv is really innocent while Gray and Katie decide on nursery colours. Gray receives another text from Perdy and rushes off to meet her. Jake phones Melanie and insists that they can sort everything out if she comes back. Louise is shocked when Jamie says that they will need to look after the twins if both Bob and Viv are sent down, although Louise insists they are innocent.

Gray tells Katie that he has painted the nursery. Melanie notices Ashley walks past Tenant's Cottage for the third time and tells Greg that they are under surveillance. Grayson receives a call from Perdita but lies to Katie that it was the garage.

Katie keeps her discovery secret from Gray and seethes when he continues to lie. Katie confronts Perdy and launches a tirade against the two of them, warning Perdy she will never play a part in her child's life. Perdy breaks down and blames everything on Gray, warning Katie that he only cares for the child. Katie is unsettled and tells Gray she will let Perdy have access to the baby, but she tells Chas she's secretly planning to leave with the baby as soon as it's born. Ashley worries about Gabby's recent bad behaviour. When he explains the situation to Doug,

Eric receives a tax demand for £30,000 and tells David he'd rather face 10 years behind bars than the wrath of Val if he doesn't provide her with a wedding! Eric overhears Jo fondly remembering Andy decking out the barn as a surprise for their wedding and hatches a plan to bring the wedding forward and put on a low-cost version in a field.

Bob manages to get one of the witnesses to remember a specific date that they saw Viv going into the house with Freddie and he checks the post office records and is shocked to see that Viv was off that day. Bob questions Viv about her whereabouts and a broken-hearted, betrayed Viv tells Bob to leave. Louise is worried about the Hopes and she suggests to Bob that he may have got it wrong but he insists that his marriage is on its knees

Carl falls for Matthew's trap and heads over to Home Farm when he hears about Matthew's presentation. As the new King and Sons logo is flashed up on a projector screen, Carl sees that it's a direct copy of the logo he created for the De Souzas and he realises that Matthew has ripped off all his ideas - including a company environmental makeover.

Lexi feels guilty about the trouble she's caused when she hears that Jimmy is planning to leave the business and move out of Home Farm. Lexi sheepishly thanks Jimmy for not telling Scarlett and Carl about her betrayal, but Jimmy calls her manipulative and money-grabbing and says that Carl and Scarlett will soon find out for themselves. Rodney reminds Matthew that his insurance will cover the cost of the broken equipment and that Zak needs the money to pay for Belle.

Carl has a go at Jimmy for sabotaging his plans for the De Souzas, but Jimmy insists that he had nothing to do with it and he suggests he looks closer to home. Carl realises that Jimmy is hinting that Lexi had a hand in things and he angrily confronts her. Lexi says she was blackmailed by Matthew and Carl storms over to confront his brother.

Sharon turns up in the village and a panicky Val hides from her, but her curiosity gets the better of her and she asks Sharon why she is back in Emmerdale. Sharon tells a surprised Val that she's come to support her in the 'Village Pub of the Year' contest.

Val storms round to see Lisa when the tablecloths aren't delivered on the morning of the contest. On arrival, Val is knocked unconscious when Lisa accidentally opens the door into her face. Lisa agrees to allow Eli to take care of Val while she delivers the table cloths, but on her return she finds that Eli has taken Val hostage in the barn.

Andy struggles at the cattle market as the food poisoning scare continues to haunt the business and he insists that Jo sells off the goats. Sam gets the feeling that his job may be on the line and he seeks reassurance from Jo, who promises to have a word with Andy.

Ashley sets off for the hearing alone but tells Laurel to join him later. Mel is hopeful when she realises that Laurel hasn't turned up. Laurel wrestles with her conscience as the hearing begins but just as things are looking bad for Ashley, she bursts in.

Mel and Greg can barely contain their grief as they say their goodbyes to Arthur and hand him over to Ashley, while Laurel watches from upstairs. Back home, Mel launches into a furious tirade against Greg, blaming him for what's happened before she collapses in grief into her husband's arms. Ashley tries to explain the situation to a confused Gabby, but his efforts are hampered by Laurel's refusal to spend time with Arthur. Eric has got David to ask Val for a loan so he can secretly put it towards his VAT bill. David soon feels the rough end of the bargain when Val expects daily tasks to be completed while the loan is outstanding.

Diane organises a birthday party for Sarah and tries to convince Debbie to attend, but Debbie refuses. Debbie asks Diane to tell Andy that she'll pop over to Butlers Farm while they're out with a gift for Sarah. Diane tells Jo and Andy her plans for a party for Sarah. Andy is ungrateful, but grudgingly agrees.

Jo has a go at Andy for taking his temper out on Sarah's new dolls house and warns him to think of an explanation to tell Sarah when she catches him trying to fix it. Andy tells an upset Sarah that it was an accident. Andy gets his own back on Jo by reminding her that she needs to sack Sam.

Ashley is at his wit's end trying to get Arthur to feed and he tries to create an atmosphere of calm, but nothing seems to work. A desperate Ashley reluctantly asks Mel to help out and Arthur finally manages to eat. Laurel is furious when she finds them and accuses Ashley of prolonging the torment for both Arthur and Mel. When Greg finds out he is equally angry. Lexi feels lonely as Scarlett packs up to spend six weeks with Carrie.

Mel turns up to see how Arthur is and Ashley admits that he's not really eaten anything since she left the previous day. Mel suggests feeding him again and Ashley is torn between Arthur's welfare and Greg's steely words the night before.

Nicola is struggling to look after Colette's dog Beau and she leaves him at home, despite Rodney's warning. Rodney is fuming when Beau makes a good job of wrecking the lounge, but he finds himself charmed by the tiny terror. Nicola is thrilled when she gets a call from Colette, who reveals that some of her friends would like to book her dog-sitting services. Jake starts his trial in the pub kitchen and he and Jasmine are soon joking around. T

Jasmine is having doubts about going on holiday with Miles, who is painfully aware that all it not well between them. Donald worries for his son and reminds Jasmine that Miles relies on her, but Jasmine is irritated by his interference. When Miles sees Jasmine chatting to Jake his jealousy flares and he and Jasmine argue

Nicola is run ragged by the dogs after taking on more than she can handle. She enlists David's help with a ferocious Alsatian, but they find themselves locked in the B&B to escape it. An unwitting Sharon returns and David and Nicola overhear her slagging off David to one of her friends on her mobile. Nicola comforts David and they realise that they've missed each other.

Donna is on surveillance with Ross while Marlon is filming his TV slot and Ross tries to cheer her up. The pair end up discussing past relationships and Donna admits what happened with Max King. Ross can't hide his feelings any longer and blurts out that he loves her. Donna is shocked and Ross feels mortified at his blunder. David insists to a cynical Eric that he and Nicola make a great team.

Donna tells Katie that Ross declared his love for her and Katie agrees that it's probably best she keep the news from Marlon - as long as she sets Ross straight. Donna is awkward when Ross arrives at work, but Ross gets in first and apologises for his words.

Eric is delighted when the client is impressed by the samples that he's managed to get knocked up in record time. Val stands firm when the client wants to renegotiate a lower price and Eric is dismayed when the client says she'll go elsewhere. Val is stunned when Eric starts sobbing over the lost business and he finally confesses that he has a £30k VAT bill to pay

Val is troubled by money worries and realises that desperate measures are called for. She confesses to a shocked Diane that she'll have to consider selling her share of the pub. But when Val overhears Jimmy saying that he wants to invest in property to do up and sell on she gets a bright idea and sells him the idea of converting the factory into apartments.

Eric is forced to break the news to the workers that he has no orders and no wages and so the factory will have to close. Sam follows Eric outside and sympathises with his predicament but offers to work for free until he's back on his feet. Touched, Eric explains that it will make no difference and makes an off the cuff remark that it would have been better if the factory had just gone up in smoke.

Carl is worried when Donald has a funny turn and he offers to take him to the hospital. Donald is insistent that he's had enough of hospitals for a lifetime and says he'll lie down on the sofa instead. Carl calls the doctor anyway and Donald is cross but he later apologises, realising that Carl had his best interests at heart.

Terry has found out about Eric's plans for a housing development and when he sees Eric talking to Matthew he is enraged, suspecting that they are in league. Terry confronts Matthew and reminds him that the last King development ended in Dawn's death and threatens to not give him a minute's peace if he attempts another one.

Val announces that The Woolpack has won the pub of the year contest, but when the judge turns up, it's clear Val has got the wrong end of the stick. The Woolpack was left runner-up to The Malt after winning top marks on food, but being marked down for service. Marlon blames Val for scuppering the pub's chances and as the row escalates, Marlon declares that he's leaving The Woolpack to work for The Malt!

Greg and Mel take Arthur to the baby-signing class and Greg enjoys himself, but when the instructor refers to Mel and Greg as Arthur's parents, and Mel fails to correct him, Greg is furious. Greg confronts Mel and insists that she's making the situation worse for herself. Mel tells Greg that she won't give up Arthur and he's either with her - or they have no future together.

Ashley shares his worries about Arthur with Doug and Doug is fearful that he's considering giving Arthur back to the Dolands. Later, Laurel worries when Arthur stats wheezing and she suggests that he needs Mel, but Doug insists that all he needs is her and Ashley.

Jamie worries about suggesting to Bob and Viv that they sign over the businesses to him and Louise and his fears prove founded when Viv and Bob are stunned into silence. Viv snaps and accuses Louise of being a leech and Jamie tries to talk them round and insist it's in their best interest, but an angry Viv orders them out.

Debbie invites Eli to Leeds for the day, but is disappointed when he turns her down to help Gennie. Debbie sees Eli sharing a cosy lunch with Gennie at the cafe and she is jealous.

Eli winds up Debbie about how well he gets on with Gennie and in a fit of temper she tells him she wants him out of the house. A jealous Debbie 'lets slip' to Eric and Val about the factory in the B&B and Eric is furious - until the happy rep puts in another order for 600 curtains.

Lexi discovers that Donald is leaving the business and she calls Carl to tell him the news. In her haste to talk to Carl she ignores an urgent message for Donald from a stranger called Anna. Carl decides to confront Donald about his plans and Donald wonders whether Carl feels that the business owes him.

Carl greets a stranger called Anna and wrongly assumes she's come for an interview. Carl is rattled that she has an extensive knowledge of Donald, but agrees to allow her to attend the birthday party. At the event, Anna drops a bombshell and reveals herself to be Donald's daughter, shocking Carl and infuriating her father who explains he disowned her because of her money-grabbing husband. Anna tries to apologise and says her marriage is over but Donald refuses to listen. Warning him not to entrust the business to Carl, Anna states the case that she should inherit it instead. Will Donald's faith in Carl be shaken by his daughter's reappearance?

Katie is startled when Gray catches her looking at an adoption website and has to do some quick thinking. Later, Chas tells Katie she deserves financial compensation for all she's been through, but Katie is unsure. Chas pushes Katie to fill out a blank cheque that Gray has left lying around but she insists she'll get what's owed without having to steal. Donald cancels lunch with Anna to meet Carl and an offended Anna decides to leave.

Katie realises she needs money to flee after the baby is born and she lies to Gray that her mum is having money problems and suggests she comes to stay. Gray falls for Katie's plan and offers to give Katie money to pay the debt instead. Katie also wants to have Perdy where she can keep an eye on her and she suggests to Gray that he saves money paying for Perdy's flat by letting her move back in.

Katie is pleased her plan is working when Gray transfers money into her account and moves Perdy back to the village. Paul sees Perdy and approaches her, but he only upsets his former friend. Katie wants to know why Perdy and Paul fell out and is stunned when Jonny confesses that Paul had an affair with Gray. Katie feels sympathy for Perdy and angrily tells Perdy she's going to leave Gray, but Perdy begs her to wait until the baby is born.

Donna suspects there's been a sighting of Freddie when a man reports a charity collector as a possible conman. Donna tells Viv, who is unable to contain herself and insists to Bob that they rehire the private investigator. Bob turns her down flat and Viv begs Donna for financial help instead when she rehires Rebecca secretly.

Viv and the police reach a stand off as Freddie grabs the twins' pram, and secretly plants an envelope, Viv is forced to throw the Dictaphone to Freddie in exchange for the twins. He throws the tape in the pond and runs. Viv spies Ross and asks for help, however his fellow police officer finds the planted cash and Ross is forced to take her to the police station. With Jo starting at the Woolpack, an insecure Jasmine wears a short, tight skirt, only to be flummoxed when Jo shows up in simple clothes. Andy soon arrives to undermine Jo's confidence, leading Jo to get blind drunk. Newcomer Anna ingratiates herself to the Dingles and Rodney when she uses Titch to help her hunt pheasants on Home Farm land. They attend at her invitation a Holdgate Farm barbecue. Throughout the day she and Carl continue to spar. Nicola is frustrated at the amount of time it's taking to get a buyer for Rodney's book, and decides to push harder.

Jo wakes up with no memory of her drunken night but her arm is mysteriously covered in bruises. Andy insists that she hurt herself while she was drunk but Jo doubts his story. Andy has the upper hand when he says that she can't remember anything so she shouldn't argue. Andy demands that Jo gives up the job at The Woolpack but Diane intervenes and advises Andy to visit Jack in Spain for a few weeks to get some time off. Bob and Viv share a picnic with the twins and Viv makes an emotional confession that she shared a kiss with Freddie.

Bob is devastated after Viv's admission that she kissed Freddie and he confides his troubles to Diane, who asks him whether he still loves Viv and whether he should put his pride aside to be with her. Bob realises Diane is right and he loves his wife and he decides to forgive her. Bob rushes home to tell her and also pledge his full support. Nicola is delighted when she gets a call from a publisher raving about Rodney's book. David is stunned when Nicola claims full credit for writing the book and mentions Rodney as merely an inspiration and claims that he is dead! David is worried about the wisdom of pretending to be the real author but Nicola tells David she wants him to be her 'agent' and refuses to listen to his doubts.

Louise and Jamie return from their holiday loved up but Louise is furious when she realises that Terry has made the storeroom factory permanent without asking her. A wily Val winds Terry up about taking orders from Louise and he reacts by signing an official contract to allow the workers to stay in the storeroom. After a row with Jamie, a drunken Louise reports the factory to health and safety in revenge.

Jonny is surprised when Perdy gets back from a shopping trip with piles of baby items and he questions Katie over Perdy's involvement with the baby. Katie tells him that if it all goes to plan she will make Gray pay for his duplicity by giving the baby to Perdy and enough money for her to run away. Jonny is stunned and lets slip to Paul that Katie is thinking of denying Gray his child. Jonny is disturbed when Paul wants to tell Grayson the truth - he tells Paul if Paul chooses Grayson over him for a second time, their relationship is finished.

Gray is suspicious about Katie and asks what's going on. Paul is evasive but Gray pieces together the truth and realises that Katie is planning something drastic with the baby. Gray discovers that Katie has brought forward the date for the C-section and he angrily confronts her. Jonny intervenes and Katie does a runner to Matthew's. Katie forces Matthew to take her to Perdy, but after collecting her she goes into labour.

Gray spends all night searching for Perdy, but returns home defeated. The police refuse to investigate the 'baby-snatching' as the baby is with its biological mother. Meanwhile, Jonny asks Katie if she wants to stay at Victoria Cottage and he is sickened by Paul's sympathy for Gray when he tells Paul about his offer. Jonny tells both Paul and Gray to stay away from him and Katie.

Gennie basks in her success as the hot tub turns up to the delight of the Dingles. Chas reminds Gennie that she doesn't have to prove herself, as she's already part of the family. Eli throws a pool party, but the fun is spoiled when Brenda shows up and demands Gennie get out immediately. Brenda realises Gennie lied to her about having a job.

Gennie escapes Brenda by telling her she has a job at the Vet's and Chas convinces Josh to spend the afternoon with her and let Gennie cover the phones. Gennie breaks into the drugs cabinet after an emergency call from Sam about an injured sheep when she can't get hold of Josh and rushes to Butler's Farm on her moped. When Edna sees the broken cabinet she assumes the vet's has been burgled and calls the police.

Sam offers to cook dinner for Jo and Sarah and concerned Lisa offers to come with him but a defensive Sam refuses. Sam is chuffed when Jo gives him a peck on the cheek to say thank you and it's clear he's not interested in Lisa's warnings. Lexi asks Jimmy to put in a good word with Carl for her, unaware that he is increasingly attracted to Anna. Carl is spiky when Jimmy brings up Lexi and he insists that he and Lexi are over. David offers to clean Rodney's house for free to hunt for more Rollercoaster Rod stories but he leaves empty-handed. Later, David sneaks a dictaphone into Gabby's room, hoping to record another story. Also, Gennie is off the hook with the police.

Carl is sick of hearing Anna ’s ideas to improve the business and teases her by suggesting she take one of the trucks out. Carl smugly hands over the keys but Anna soon breaks down and is annoyed to realise the petrol tank is empty, thanks to Carl's prank. Avoiding a near miss, Matthew pulls up in his car and relishes finding out who Anna is. Matthew offers Anna a lift back to the village and they get their own back on Carl by pretending the police impounded the truck for being stolen. Carl cottons on that he's been fooled and is unnerved when Anna gives Matthew a lingering kiss.

Gray apologises to Paul for causing trouble between him and Jonny. Paul hugs Gray goodbye, and Jonny is gutted to see them. Paul insists there is nothing between them but will Jonny believe him? Anna tells Carl she's having lunch with Matthew, but he won't take the bait. Carl kisses Lexi again in an attempt to get to Anna - but Anna tells Carl she knows what he wants, and she's sure he'll be back for more. Val is furious when Eric hints that, due to the factory crisis, they may not be able to go on a honeymoon. Val suggests they put the honeymoon on hold, but Pollard suggests she go alone! Also, Miles invites an uninterested Jasmine for a drink; Carrie sends Lexi tickets for Canada.

Gray forces his way into Victoria Cottage and demands Katie reveals Perdy’s whereabouts. Katie insists her lips are sealed but this only infuriates Gray further and he physically attacks her. The incident is seen by Paul and he intervenes, striking Gray twice. The drama spills out onto the street and the gathering villagers are appalled to hear that Gray and Paul slept together.

Daz succumbs to peer pressure from Jake and takes Anna’s car for a ride. Anna complains to Debbie who has no choice but to fire Daz. Still eager for fun, the boys notice that one of the Kings’ vans have been left unattended and Jake takes Daz joyriding through the country lanes. However, he takes a sharp bend too quickly and the van slides off the road and slams into a tree. Both boys are unhurt but the van is in a much sorrier state.

Jimmy complains about his dire love life, unaware that Matthew has arranged for him a date with an admirer. They arrive home to find Roberta waiting, and Matthew tells her to satisfy his brother! Jimmy is hesitant, and an offended Roberta collapses in tears. Jimmy comforts her, and soon the pair are kissing.

Andy surprises Jo by arriving home early from his break and when Sam turns up for lunch she tells him they have to cancel. Jo is horrified when Sam moves in for a kiss and a mortified Sam runs away. Andy sees Sam disappearing and accuses Jo of telling Sam about their troubles. Andy gives Jo another beating and follows it up by beating up Sam.

Andy makes a bruised Jo stay at home while he visits The Woolpack and lies to Diane that Jo is hung-over. Andy is unaware of Sam whispering to Lisa that he is lying. As Andy leaves, Zak warns him not to touch Sam again or risk the wrath of the Dingles. Despite his family's concerns, Sam goes to see Jo and she can't deny that Andy has hit her.

Sam can't resist sneaking over to Butler's Farm to check on Jo and finds her doubled up in pain. Sam forces Jo to go to the hospital, where Jo lies about her injuries. An angry Sam tells the doctor that Jo was beaten up and the doctor immediately confronts Jo, but she betrays Sam by insisting he's got it wrong. Sam makes a quick exit when Andy arrives at the hospital.

Eric holds the factory launch but the workers angrily confront him when Pearl overhears him telling McNally that he's advertising for a new workforce. Eric bluffs that he's looking to expand but then he lets slip he wants them to reapply for their own jobs. An outraged Pearl pushes a cheesecake into a stunned Pollard's face, just in time for the newspaper photographer to snap them!

Donald is wary of Carl and Anna's bickering when they disagree over going into business with Matthew. Donald cooks an elaborate meal for them both and Anna thinks he's trying to play matchmaker. Donald and Anna argue, and Anna gets upset. Donald walks out, and Carl and Anna have a heart-to-heart, and he encourages her to make peace with her father.

Anna confronts Carl about their kiss and hints that she's up for a second go, but tells him to get rid of Lexi first. Lexi returns from her holiday with Carrie, and Carl is about to dump her when she reveals that Carrie told her he killed Tom! A panicked Carl backtracks and instead tells her he loves her.

Diane becomes paranoid that she is boring after reading Rodney's book and decides to get revenge on Rodney. After arranging a business lunch in The Woolpack for him she dresses in dowdy clothes, interrupts the meeting and introduces herself as Rodney's ex-wife! Rodney wants to know what she's up to and gets even more confused when she disappears and then turns up in a low cut top, doing her best Val impression.

Rodney has a go at Terry for showing Diane the book and he throws it in the bin to prevent more trouble. Nicola spots the manuscript and retrieves it when he's out of the room. Nicola needs another story for the publisher and she decides to act as peacemaker between Rodney and Diane, but Diane notices the Rollercoaster Rod story in Nicola's bag and an argument ensues.

Viv decides that the only way out of avoiding jail is to do a runner before the trial. Bob is horrified and insists that the twins would suffer. But Bob realises how desperate his wife is and he goes to Dawn's grave to think about it. A desperate Viv begs Bob to go with her and tells him it's their chance to start a new life. A reluctant Bob feels forced to agree.

Donna is stunned when she spots someone who looks suspiciously like Freddie on CCTV footage from a shop. Donna talks Ross into visiting the shop and the shopkeeper recognises Freddie and provides an address. The house is empty, but Donna talks Ross into staking it out. Marlon is left crestfallen, as he'd planned a night for the two of them.

After a night on guard outside Freddie's house, Donna is torn when she realises her mum's court case will be starting shortly. Deciding that this may be her mum and Bob's last chance, she decides to wait it out. When Freddie emerges and starts to load a suitcase in a car, Donna orders Ross back into the car and gives chase. Ross calls for back up and urges her to slow down but Donna is determined and puts her foot down.

Viv has yesterday's events playing heavily on her mind and she feels guilty that Donna put her life in danger to help her out. Viv tells a stunned Bob that it needs to end and she reveals that she is going to change her plea to guilty. Bob begs Viv to change her mind and he tells her that he will never forgive her if she gives up and leaves the twins without a mother. Marlon, still blaming Ross for Donna's injuries, tries to keep him away, but Ross manages to see her while Marlon isn't at the hospital.

Nicola and Paul decide to go out and find replacements for Diane's ruined clothes and they have a fun day out together. Back at the village, Rodney frogmarches them into the bar to find Diane holding up a skirt with holes in it. Paul apologises to Diane for ruining her clothes and he gives her the new outfit as a peace offering.

Jo is pleased that her relationship with Andy seems to get back on track, but she's thrown when Andy claims that Sarah has been talking about having a little sister. Jo tries to laugh it off, but a serious Andy suggests that they talk about it a bit later. Jo is sure that having a baby now would be a bad idea, but Andy is angry, and he tells her that if she's not prepared to start a family, then they may as well split up. Val gets back early from her solo honeymoon and she wastes no time in seducing her hubby.

Marlon can’t raise Donna's spirits in hospital and when Ross delivers the news that she's hot gossip at the station, Donna only feels worse. Donna is miserable that Ross can’t bring himself to support her actions over Viv and Freddie and she announces that she's going to quit the police force. Val suggests some bedroom fun to get Eric's forgiveness for her mystery tattoo and it seems to do the trick.

Doug happily awaits Hilary’s arrival at Arthur’s party and tells Laurel that he's decided to leave the village with Hilary to give their marriage a proper go. But Hilary never arrives for the party and he is devastated when she tells him that she wants a divorce.

Val tries get Bonnie to leave but she's stopped in her tracks when Bonnie reveals that the 'Derek' tattoo refers to a barman they met on holiday. Bonnie promises to keep it secret, but Val feels obliged to join Bonnie for an all-day drinking session.

Bonnie calls her ‘daughter’ and tells Val that she can’t go and stay with her after all as they’ve fallen out. Paul is suspicious and uses the redial on the phone to find out whom she was talking to and he gets the speaking clock. Paul confronts Bonnie, who confesses she was lying about having a daughter – and Val's liaison with the barman - because Val is her only friend.

Andy’s perfect husband act falls apart when Jo refuses to discuss having babies. Andy quickly loses his temper and grabs her shoulder, but he is taken aback when she wrestles free from his grasp and calls him a wife-beating monster. Jo orders Andy out of the house and Daz is concerned when he sees Andy downing drinks. Jo later worriedly tells Daz that Andy has failed to come home and isn’t answering his mobile.

Daz is worried when he learns that Andy hasn't been home all weekend, while Jo reports Andy to the police as a missing person. Daz sets out to find Andy and finally discovers him in a complete state after a weekend bender. A miserable Andy admits he's scared to go back home in case his family will reject him. Daz tries to make Andy see sense and reminds him that Sarah needs him. Andy returns to a relieved Jo, but he collapses.

Matthew is at Home Farm when he is confronted by a menacing Grayson holding a gun! The situation gets worse when Katie returns early from the village show and walks in on them. Grayson takes Katie hostage along with Matthew and demands to know where Perdy is hiding out with the baby, but both Matthew and Katie refuse to talk. Carl and Jimmy burst in on the scene after returning to Home Farm to find out why Matthew didn't turn up at the village show. Grayson ushers Carl and Jimmy into the room at gunpoint.

Belle is bullied by Nicola, who is desperate to get a new story out of Rodney, but Belle doesn't take kindly to Nicola's tone. Belle visits Rodney and he tells her a story, but she informs him that Nicola has been pushing her to get a story from him. Belle reports back to Nicola and hints that Rodney may be on to her.

Doug visits Brenda to apologise for coming on to her, but when Brenda goes to get them a coffee, Doug gets a nasty itch in his groin. Brenda returns to witness what appears to be Doug touching himself up and she is horrified. Doug tries to protest, but Brenda rings the police. Doug is taken into the station and when Ross spots him scratching, he sends him to see the doctor.

Bob is angry when he discovers that McNally has written a misleading article in the Courier about Viv's charity collections and it isn't long before Nicola confronts him and demands that her charity donation is returned. Later in the pub, Bob insists Viv pleaded guilty to save her family and nothing else, but Nicola claims the villagers all want their money back.

Bob begs Nicola and Val to reconsider the legal action against him, but Nicola claims that as Viv pleaded guilty, they want their money back. Bob is at the end of his tether and as he tries to prepare the twins to go and visit Viv, he loses his temper and throws his customers out of the cafe. Later, Cathy manages to lock herself and Heath inside the car after taking Bob's car keys and Bob is forced to pay Eli to break into the car. Bob visits Viv without the twins and returns, devastated, confessing to Edna that Viv has told him she needs to distance herself and doesn't want him to visit her again.

Bob sinks into an even deeper depression after his visit with Viv and a worried Edna convinces the villagers to put the legal action on hold. Nicola refuses to drop it and approaches Bob for an out of court settlement and a furious Bob tells Nicola he's penniless and - literally - offers her the shirt off his back. Bob is riled and he heads over to the Courier offices and demands to see the editor, but when he's ejected from the building he climbs up on a decorator's platform and tells the gathering crowd that the Courier has ruined his life. Jasmine spots Bob and calls Val and Terry, who rush to coax him down.

Lisa is determined to get the supervisor's job over Lexi and Zak promises to help her. Zak and Eli devise a scam to make Lisa look like the best worker and they rope Shadrach, Chas and Sam into helping. The Dingles head over to a stately home that Eric has already furnished with curtains and blag their way inside.

Lexi is annoyed when Lisa presents Eric with the additional curtains and she realises she's behind. Lexi takes Gennie's work, but she's left fuming with Gennie when Eric criticises the quality. Lisa has a go at Lexi for bullying Gennie and Eric hauls Lexi into his office.

Debbie is shocked when Sarah draws a picture of Jo crying with Andy towering over her. Sam realises his suspicions about Jo and Andy are correct and tells a stunned Debbie, who refuses to believe that Andy would beat Jo. Debbie, however, is rattled and confronts Jo, who eventually breaks down and admits the truth. Jo begs Debbie to keep it secret, explaining that she loves Andy and she is sure it will never happen again.

Marlon confides in Ashley that Donna is having panic attacks and Ashley has a talk with Donna, who admits her fears following the crash and explains that Ross is the only one who understands her. Ashley wonders if her feelings for Ross run deeper and Donna confesses that she feels confused.

Donald is stunned when Anna reveals that their client has taken his business to the Kings and she insists that Carl must have tipped the Kings off. Donald refuses to believe Carl could have betrayed him but he is hurt when Carl confesses but blurts out that Anna has made his life a misery.

Donna gets the go ahead to return home and she impulsively kisses Ross in her excitement. The pair are stunned and Donna hurriedly pulls away and tells Ross to get out. Ross pleads with Donna that the kiss must have meant something to her, but Donna hurtfully denies it. Donna hides her guilt when she speaks to Marlon

Katie approaches Andy and trying to help, wants him to be aware that Jo is spreading vicious rumours around the village. Andy is stunned as Katie explains Debbie asked her whether he ever hit her when they were together. Andy is grateful for Katie's loyalty but privately rattled as he denies hurting Jo. Later, when Jo arrives home,

Eli takes a job for Debbie driving Louise back from the airport and he asks Louise how it feels to be engaged. Louise tells him how happy she is, but after she leaves the cab, Eli finds an engagement ring on the back seat and decides to keep it himself.

Nicola finds herself with nowhere to go when Val chucks her out and she's also penniless, as the publishers won't give her any more money until March. Paul reluctantly offers to let Nicola move in, but Katie is furious when Nicola takes over her room while she's out, as well as ruining the only photo Katie has of Perdy's baby. T

Eli takes Debbie on a romantic picnic and pops the question. Debbie is amused but Eli insists that he adores her and wants to help her get custody of Sarah. Debbie agrees to marry him, but stresses that it is only as a ploy to get Sarah.

Matthew agrees to make Nicola events co-ordinator in recompense to Anna for shafting the De Souzas over a client. Matthew tells Nicola she can have the job if she brings in some business before the end of the day. When she hears about Jamie and Louise's Christmas wedding she poaches their booking and Paul is sacked as wedding co-ordinator.

Rodney is less than thrilled to discover that Nicola is working with him at Home Farm and he has a go at her for stealing Paul's clients. Nicola further alienates Rodney by filling a gap in Home Farm's diary after Rodney makes an error with a booking and Matthew gives Rodney a warning to buck up his ideas.

Marlon tries to help Donna, but only irritates her with his over-protectiveness. A bored Donna decides to help Jamie in the shop and she is frosty with Ross when he comes in for a newspaper. Marlon is cross when he discovers Donna in the shop instead of resting at home, but a fed-up Donna tells Marlon to stop trying to mollycoddle her.

Eli is well and truly wrapped round Danielle's little finger after their night of passion. But when Debbie turns up she clocks that Danielle has a suspicious-looking bag and demands that Danielle reveal the contents.

Danielle is packed into the Dingle van and Zak and Eli set off with her to drop her at the station. But when Danielle claims she's got places to stay in London it's obvious she's lying and Zak and Eli feel guilty.

Ross feels guilty about betraying his feelings for Donna by sleeping with Chas and when Donna hears the news she is rocked. Ross bitterly tells her that she can't have it both ways and reject him and then expect him to give up women

Marlon surprises Donna with a new dress and announces he's taking her to the police ball. Donna and Marlon arrive at the same time as Ross and Chas and Donna avoids Ross's gaze.

Donna wakes up next to Ross and is horrified that she has betrayed Marlon. Donna tells Ross that Marlon can never find out or it will destroy him.

Jo vows not to stand for Andy's bullying any longer and she tries to confide in Diane, but Andy warns her to keep her mouth shut. Jo decides to flee to her mum's and she then confesses to Debbie that Andy's been hitting her for months.

Andy sees Katie, who wonders if Jo is really pregnant after all after overhearing her talking with Debbie. Andy tries to force Jo to take a pregnancy test and when she starts sobbing he assumes that she lost the baby binge-drinking.

Jo visits Andy in hospital, despite Debbie urging her to flee as soon as possible. Jo is relieved that Andy is going to be OK, but Daz viciously accuses her of causing the accident.

Andy lies to Diane that Jo threatened him with a knife, but Diane isn't entirely convinced. Diane's worries are stoked when Debbie tells her that Andy beat Jo and she and Daz confront Jo about the claim. When

Bob gets togged up in a postie's uniform and accompanies Jamie into the prison. Bob is thrilled when he spots Viv and he shouts out her name, and then blares the car horn to get her attention. Viv is shocked and gives no response as he mouths 'I love you'.

Victoria hears some gossip that Andy was beating up Jo and she tells Diane. Victoria is horrified when Diane confirms that the gossip is true and when she bumps into Daz she tells him about Andy's violence.

Victoria visits Jo and reveals she knows about her ordeal and offers her support. Debbie joins the ladies for a girly afternoon, but they are terrified when Andy bursts in, having discharged himself from hospital. Jo urges Victoria to run while she and Debbie face up to his fury. A

Bob is determined to stow away in the back of a rubbish truck to break into the prison and a worried Brenda tells Jamie and Louise. Louise catches Bob on the back of the truck and tries to pull him off, but ends up in the truck as well!

Bob turns up at the prison for his first day as the new drama teacher and Viv is gobsmacked. Bob picks Viv to 'run through some lines' and whispers to her that he loves her. Viv is distraught and blurts out to the inmates that Bob is her husband before declaring her love and fleeing.

Ashley quickly learns that the new computer Shadrach sold him for a tenner was stolen from Anna. His day isn't helped any by the Bishop offering him a promotion to a Leeds parish as he fears St Mary's will close. Ashley calls an emergency village meeting to rally support and is disappointed when only Doug and Edna attend.

Andy is upbeat about getting out of hospital, but Diane brings him down to earth with a bump when she tells him that Jo doesn't want him back at the farm. Andy is forced to accept Diane's offer of a room at the pub, but when Val finds out about Diane's plans she insists she doesn't want Andy living with them.

Diane collects Andy from hospital and he meets hostility from the villagers as well as Val and Victoria, while the Dingles warn Diane to keep Andy out of sight. Jo tells Debbie that she's afraid that the Sugdens will force her out of the farm and when Diane visits Butler's Farm, Debbie makes it clear that Andy won't be seeing their daughter.

Donna and Marlon return from their Spanish break and Donna is frustrated when Ross misses their meet up when he's stuck at work. Ross finally arrives in the middle of Donna and Marlon's meal with Paddy and Chas and he is gutted when Marlon announces that they are trying for a baby.

Anna offers to cook lunch for Matthew at Home Farm and he's touched when Anna gives him a replica of his broken watch and confesses that the original was a 21st birthday present from late dad Tom. Anna kisses Matthew and they end up in bed, but Anna ruins things after their afternoon of passion when she presses Matthew for info on his latest business deal.

Anna is uncomfortable when Donald presses her to get more information on the Kings. Later, Matthew struggles to hide his jealousy when Anna flirts with Tim.

Shane volunteers Ross and Donna for a training course in London despite Ross telling him not to meddle. Donna is forced to accept after her boss Drake suspects she only returned to work for maternity leave pay. Later, Donna confronts Shane about telling Drake she's trying for a baby. Shane changes the subject and mentions he's sure she’ll have fun on the course with Ross. Donna is horrified to realise Shane knows the truth about her infidelity. Meanwhile, Jamie accuses Louise of having an affair. Meanwhile, Victoria tries to look for work experience, with little success.

Bob and Terry are horrified as they misinterpret a welcoming kiss between Louise and Jonty when he arrives in the village. Jonty asks Louise to leave for Australia with him, but Jamie discovers them together and smacks Jonty in the face before storming off. Bob and Terry sit down with Jonty who shocks them by producing the volume of publicity that Louise's competition win generated.

Anna has instructions from Donald to play along with Matthew's request and agree to invest in the Kings. Matthew is thrilled, but Carl is still suspicious of Anna and objects. Matthew is forced to turn down Anna, but when Donald offers to send Anna on a business trip with Matthew as a free consultant he can't resist and agrees.

Jasmine is determined to go through with her date with Shane, despite warning words from Debbie. Jasmine heads round to Shane's for a meal and unsubtly fishes for information on the MacFarlanes. Shane knows exactly what Jasmine is up to but tips her off about an upcoming drugs raid, promising to give her an exclusive. Debbie later warns Jasmine that Shane will want more than a chaste date in return for the information.

Jasmine prepares for her big exclusive when Shane informs her that the drugs raid has been pulled forward. But when the tip-off turns out to be wind up, Jasmine is left feeling stupid. Shane apologises that he wasn't there and explains he wanted to spend time with her, but was called out to an emergency. Shane buys Jasmine a drink in recompense, while Jasmine brushes aside Debbie's continuing concern.

Jo gets a visit from local farmhand Mick Naylor who claims that her broken fence has allowed some of his boss's cows to escape from their farm. Mick reveals that Sam has mistakenly sold some of his boss's cows at the market along with Jo's and demands the money for them.

Bob finally cottons on that Brenda has the hots for him when Terry hints that she fancies him after Bob tells Terry that she's invited him to dinner. Bob brings the twins along to make it clear that it won't be a romantic evening for two and he tries to talk to Brenda about her crush.

Lily struggles under the scornful glances of the factory workers when she returns to work. Val can't hold her tongue and lays into Lily, but Lily unexpectedly collapses. Val is unsympathetic and suggests that Lily's collapse was fake to gain sympathy. Lily visits Dr Abbot and confesses that her health has been dodgy recently, but she keeps her worries from everyone, including Edna

Anna and Matthew return from their trip and Anna is torn over whether to tell Donald the information she's learned about the Kings. Anna is put out when she catches Matthew flirting with a business client and deliberately scuppers the deal then blurts out to a stunned Matthew that she's in love with him.

Lily goes for her CT scan and Rodney goes with her for support. Leyla sees them leaving together and gossips about them at the factory. Meanwhile, Lily gets the shocking news that she has a cerebral aneurysm, a swollen blood vessel in her brain, and she needs an operation to stop it bursting.

Debbie is appalled to hear from Chas that Jasmine has gone to the MacFarlane's club for information to use in her expose. Meanwhile, Jasmine goes for an interview to work behind the bar at the club and she meets the owner, Gary MacFarlane, but she is warned by the other staff to keep out of his way. Jasmine sees a teenager, Aaron, being handed a mysterious package and she realises that she has entered the lion's den.

Jasmine is angry that Debbie and Shane have both tried to stop her investigation. She lies to Shane that she won't turn up for work then sneaks off to do her first shift at the bar. Jasmine notices Gary holding a meeting in the office and she puts her ear to the door. But she is unaware that Gary has seen everything on the CCTV and he instantly fires her.

Ashley is nervous when the judge turns up to assess the choir for the competition and he accidentally knocks a curtain pole off the wall, clobbering the judge and leaving him with concussion!

Nicola's conscience gets the better of her when the reality hits home that Ashley and Laurel may have to move to Leeds if the church closes and she tells David she can't buy the church. Eric has no such scruples and tells Nicola that unless she sticks to the plan he'll tell everyone about her duplicity. Nicola is appalled when David sides with Eric.

Brenda and Terry are uncomfortable after the disastrous date, but they arrange to meet again. Terry tells Bob that his confidence has been knocked and Bob suggests he psyche himself up in front of the mirror. Brenda walks in on Terry stripped to the waist and practicing his saucy chat-up lines and is convinced he's some kind of sex fiend! Donald begs Anna to end things with Matthew and states that she has to choose between them.

Matthew is picked up from the airport by a De Souza driver and taken straight to Donald, who tries to persuade him to dump Anna, but Matthew refuses.

Matthew and Anna celebrate their engagement with a party. Donald bursts in and tells everyone about Anna colluding with him to ruin the Kings. After a bitter exchange, Anna is hurt when Donald disinherits her. A fuming Matthew later confronts Donald at Holdgate Farm.

Anna notices Matthew's distant mood and thinks he's just worried about the King deal with Polek. Meanwhile, a horrified Betty and Laurel discover Donald's body at Holdgate Farm and break the news to Anna and the Kings

Jo goes to a farmers' market with Lee and asks Daz to baby-sit Sarah. But it gets back to Andy when Katie notices Jo leaving and lets slip. Andy is furious with Jo as he assumes she's messing him around over access to Sarah and he storms over to Butler's Farm.

Andy and Jo get into a confrontation outside Sarah's playgroup and are warned to keep it down. Later, Sarah is banned from nursery for biting. Jo blames Andy for disrupting Sarah and tells Andy his visit with Sarah is off. Andy gets drunk and heads over to the farm to confront Jo and Daz steps in, but Andy refuses to leave.

Katie feels no sympathy for Andy, who's sporting a shiner from Daz's punch. She warns him to straighten out or risk losing everything. Katie decides to pay a visit to Butlers, but fails to convince Jo to allow Andy to see his daughter.

Jo is hurt when Daz reveals that he saw Andy kissing Katie. Meanwhile, Andy is left jobless after Katie gives Andy his marching orders at the stables. Jo and Katie almost come to blows when Katie visits Butlers Farm but Jo eventually listens to Katie's insistence that she pushed Andy away.

Eric and David can't understand why Nicola is going against her scheming nature to help out the choir. David is determined to get Nicola back on track and shows her a brochure on the dream home they could buy if they redevelop the church. Nicola is torn, but when she later hears Gennie singing and realises she's brilliant, she resolves to back the choir all the way and she makes Gennie a soloist.

Donna and Ross are back in the village and Donna promises Ross she will tell Marlon their marriage is over. But when Marlon excitedly shows her his plans for a catering business and takes her for a ride in his new delivery van, a guilty Donna can't bring herself to break his heart. Ross wonders where he stands when Donna reveals she couldn't do it.

Donna and Ross arrest a teenager for possession of drugs and Donna realises that he's Chas's son, Aaron. Ross interrogates Aaron over where the drugs came from, but Aaron smartly dodges his questions. Chas turns up to collect Aaron from the police station and Aaron gets off with a caution. Aaron refuses to have anything to do with Chas and legs it out of her car when they stop at traffic lights.

Shane gives Jasmine some information on homelessness in the area to provide Jasmine with another story to write about, hoping she'll drop her investigation into the MacFarlanes. Jasmine has been rattled by Debbie's insistence that Shane is a dodgy copper and to test him she tells him she wants to pursue the story. Shane aggressively makes it clear he wants her to back off and to cover his outburst he bluffs that he's only worried about Jasmine's safety.

Shane tells Ross to keep Donna away from the MacFarlanes and reveals that he is on their payroll. He warns Ross to keep it quiet or he'll reveal all about Ross and Donna's affair. Ross punches Shane then heads off to tell Donna. Donna realises it's only a matter of time before Shane spills the beans to Marlon and she orders Ross to find Shane and do whatever it takes to stop him.

Jasmine is hysterical after killing Shane but Debbie keeps cool and instructs her to help her bag up the murder weapon and clean their prints from the flat. Ross turns up to see Shane and catches a horrified Jasmine leaving, but she bluffs that Shane is out. Jasmine has to leave Debbie locked in the flat when Ross offers her a lift, but she later returns to release Debbie.

Debbie and Jasmine can't lift Shane's body. Debbie brings Eli to the flat and they ask for his help but he is horrified and ignores Debbie's tearful pleas. Jasmine begs Eli for Debbie's sake and he reluctantly agrees.

Eli, Debbie and Jasmine bring Shane's body back to the village but don't know how to dispose of it. Ross turns up and asks Jasmine if she knows where Shane is and she convinces Ross that he's done a runner. Debbie and Eli are interrupted by Chas and Aaron and only just manage to get rid of them before Aaron sees the body and they find a way to dump Shane's corpse.

Jasmine is plagued by nightmares and Debbie is at a loss over how to help her. Jasmine tells Ashley that she and Shane have broken up and Eli is angry that she's talked about Shane. Eli finds Shane's phone in the back of the van and he and Debbie send a text to Jasmine from 'Shane' while she's with Ashley to back up their alibi.

Anna fights back the tears as she makes a short but honest speech at Donald's funeral. But a guilty Matthew can't look her in the eye. Carl receives a phone call and tells his brothers that the business is in trouble as they still haven't received a penny from Polek and other backers are calling in debts. Matthew asks Anna for a loan out of desperation and she agrees.

Nicola is forced to organise an impromptu rehearsal in the factory toilets to calm Gennie's performance anxiety. Meanwhile, David and Eric decide to attend the nursery performance to check that Nicola's sabotage is working. When Gennie refuses to appear on stage Nicola forces Betty to mime while Gennie sings from behind a screen.

David and Eric abduct Betty before the choir competition finals, assuming that she's the chorister with the fabulous voice. Nicola thinks fast and forces Val to mime in Betty's place for Gennie. David and Eric are horrified that they've removed the wrong singer, but things soon go wrong when Val has a coughing fit as Gennie's voice continues and Eric leads the audience in boos.

Ashley and Laurel are rocked to hear that the Diocese have accepted an offer from Eric and the church sale is going ahead, despite the choir's success. The villagers and choir members are heartbroken and Nicola feels guilty.

Jo is pleased as Lee helps her out around the farm and when he strips off a wet T-shirt after fixing a drainpipe, Jo can't take her eyes off him! Mick warns his grandson to cover up and when his drain comes loose, Mick accuses him of spending too much time flirting. Anna discovers that De Souza is the major shareholder in Polek Haulage, but she is powerless to save King & Sons.

Matthew and Anna prepare for their wedding, but the bailiffs turn up at Home Farm in the middle of the preparations and cause chaos. Meanwhile, Carl discovers that De Souza own Polek and in a fury he bursts into the middle of the wedding ceremony. Carl accuses Matthew of betraying him and Jimmy to be with Anna and he punches a stunned Matthew.

Jo gets a visit from Lee, who feels guilty after Mick accuses him of causing problems at the farm. Jo asks Lee to help her with a faulty water supply, but he has no luck and she is grateful when Andy offers to fix the broken water pump. Andy reveals that he can't get the parts until the following day and Jo worries that Andy is engineering opportunities to spend time at the farm.

The villagers think the King family are cursed as the repossession of properties continues. Meanwhile, the Kings watch from Mill Cottage, which has been saved from repossession as the other properties cover their debt. With their lives in utter ruin the family members wonder whether there is anything left to sustain an existence in the village and they wonder whether they should stay.

Jo is unnerved when Andy turns up at the farm with a Christmas tree. Jo goes to the suppliers with Mick and Andy takes the opportunity to loosen seals on the washing machine. Lee catches him red-handed and the pair have a fight.

Jo gets a visit from Diane, who asks her to give Andy a break, but Jo refuses to back down. Diane leaves and Jo and Lee set about selling off the farm's assets. Mick finds Jo in an empty barn and is suspicious so Jo locks him in the barn, but confesses she's about to flee. Mick pleads with her to leave Sarah for her sake and Jo is torn as she leaves the farm for a new life.

Carl is devastated that his mum's jewellery box is still in the safe in Home Farm after the eviction and he tries to get into the house, but is blocked by the security guard. Chas offers to help out and she gets a key for Home Farm from Katie, who distracts the security guard while Carl slips in and retrieves the jewellery.

Chas tells Carl she is not interested and to forget what happened yesterday, insisting he patches things up with Lexi. Carl attempts to put up a fight but Chas tells him to stop running from his responsibilities and fight for a future in the village. Before he can say more they are interrupted by Eli and Aaron.

Victoria shares a Christmas kiss with Daz and Val is horrified when she catches them. Daz claims it's Victoria's fault and Victoria is heartbroken. Victoria follows the teens to Home Farm's frozen lake to drown her sorrows, but when she drunkenly slides on the ice it cracks and she plunges into the freezing water. V

Victoria has spent the night in hospital. Diane worries about Victoria's state of mind after she screams in her sleep. Diane discusses her fears with Andy and Daz and Victoria overhears and is angry that they think she's so fragile.

Victoria is still having nightmares, but refuses to see a psychiatrist and a worried Daz tells Diane that Victoria told him she saw a body in the lake. Daz and Victoria have a heart-to-heart and he admits that their kiss was mutual, although he insists it can't happen again.

Victoria is still angry with Diane for calling the shrink, but Daz tells Victoria he believes her story about the body and they head off to investigate. Daz pokes around the water with a stick and jokes when they turn up nothing. But as they turn to leave Daz hears the unmistakable sound of disturbed water and whirls round and a body rise to the surface.

Marlon gives Donna an infinity ring on her birthday, but her mind is still on Ross. Later, Donna is called in for questioning about Shane's death and is asked if Ross was aware of Shane's involvement with the MacFarlanes.