Summary: Debbie pays Charity a visit. Vanessa is worried about baby Johnny. Chas rekindles an old flame.

Summary: Cain has some news to break. Vanessa carries on her investigation. Aaron gets emotional and it gets the better of him.

Summary: Aaron reaches breaking point whilst trying to celebrate his birthday. Ross finds himself out of his depth. Ashley and Laurel make a decision about their future.

Summary: Sandy can't quite believe Ashley's news. Vanessa gets some results through. Moira breaks some bad news to Noah.

Summary: Ashley calls the family together for a meeting. Leyla finds herself in the middle. Adam doesn't take some news well.

Summary: Vanessa begins to panic. Priya leaves Rakesh with an ultimatum. Leyla finds that she gets more then she bargains for with her latest lie.

Summary: Victoria hopes that Adam will see sense. Kirin learns what's really going on. Jai decides to leave his past behind him.

Summary: Moira's marriage deteriorates as Cain blames her for Debbie leaving. She turns to Pete for support, unaware of his feelings towards her. Priya assures Rakesh that he did the right thing admitting to tampering with the DNA tests, but Adam is furious when he finds out. Zak notices the dog is ill, but when Belle and Lisa deal with the problem, he begins to feel his family do not want him. Nicola tells Jimmy she will restore his lost fortunes

Summary: Pete is plunged into self-loathing after Cain warns him to stay away from Moira, and makes some worrying remarks to Finn. Chas persuades Lisa to forget her troubles by going out for a drink with the girls, but ends up having an angina attack. Priya blames herself for the deception with the DNA tests and moves out of the mill, Bob asks Jimmy to look after Elliot - to Nicola's horror

Summary: Belle uses Lisa's condition as a chance to reconcile her parents, but Joanie warns Zak that he will only make matters worse by talking to her. Rhona puts Tess in an awkward position by asking for a reference for her adoption application. Jimmy is unaware of how his looking after Elliot is upsetting Nicola, and decides to get back in touch with Juliette. Kerry admits she is lying to Bernice, and Cain puts Moira and Pete's kiss behind him - but Finn is less forgiving

Summary: Tess is interviewed by a social worker about Paddy and Rhona, but says things that may threaten their chances. Belle lies to Zak in an attempt to get him to talk to Lisa, but he is afraid it might cause her to have another attack. Rhona finds Paddy's second phone, and Aaron is forced to pretend that it is his - which leaves Paddy with a lot to explain to his friend. Bernice decides who will take charge while she is away, and Nicola makes career plans

Summary: Paddy confesses everything to an appalled Aaron, but claims that the affair will not matter once the adoption is complete. Chrissie proves that Kerry is lying about her illness, and she is forced to work harder. Belle succeeds in reuniting her parents and admits to lying about the voices in her head, while Laurel urges Nicola to think about her priorities

Summary: Rhona tries to find out who gave her a bad reference, while Paddy and Pearl both feel guilty over the possibility that they have jeopardised the adoption. Rakesh makes a big gesture to win over Priya, and Victoria tries to set things right with Adam as Kirin struggles with fatherhood. Diane talks to Chrissie about her feelings for Robert, and is surprised at the response she gets. Chas lies to Aaron while planning a night away with Gordon

Summary: Aaron follows Paddy's car, hoping to catch him meeting Tess - but gets a shock when his mother gets out, leading him to discover what she has been hiding from him. Robert asks Victoria to persuade Diane to sell her share of the pub to him, while Kirin has a hard time coping with fatherhood and feels threatened by Adam's more natural bond with Johnny - so warns him to stay away

Summary: Aaron demands that Chas stop seeing Gordon and tries to leave the village - only to collapse on the way out from an infection caused by his self-harming. Rakesh asks Kirin to come to his wedding, but he refuses, while Tess grills Marlon for information about Paddy and ends up asking him out. Carly is not happy to learn that Tracy has a date and Jacob returns to Emmerdale

Summary: Robert frantically searches the village after Aaron goes missing from the hospital. When he finally tracks him down, he is shocked to learn a secret from the troubled teenager's past. Chas makes Diane an offer on Gordon's behalf, but is angry to learn where her son spent the night. Adam and Kirin make peace while looking after Johnny together, Nikhil fears he has missed his chance with Leyla due to Jacob's return and the B&B reopens just for Tracy's date with Duncan

Summary: Robert feels out of his depth trying to help Aaron, and urges him to tell his mother everything. Laurel comes up with an idea to help Ashley cope with his condition, and suggests renting Mulberry while Debbie is away. Leyla agrees to go out with a delighted Nikhil, and Tracy realises she has had a lucky escape after catching Duncan flirting with Carly

Summary: Chas and Gordon celebrate taking over the pub, but the happy occasion is dramatically cut short. Kirin decides he needs to prove himself as a father, so books Vanessa into a spa and offers to look after Johnny for the whole day - only to remember he also has an important meeting. Tracy and Carly discover that Duncan is married and plot to teach him a lesson, while Cain refuses to let Ashley and Laurel rent out Mulberry

Summary: The strain of balancing fatherhood and work takes its toll on Kirin, who falls asleep just before an important meeting. Gordon breaks up with Chas, while Ross takes Cain's phone and tries to contact Debbie. Carly sees a chance to get rid of the stolen wine and David plans to leave for Portugal to settle things with Alicia

Summary: Emma examines Laurel after she falls off a ladder and realises she may be pregnant. Paddy is alarmed by Marlon's interest in Tess and hypocritically tries to warn him off pursuing a relationship with a married woman. Zak tries to make amends to Belle, who rejects his peace offering of driving lessons. Chas has a possible buyer for the pub, Vanessa suggests Kirin take paternity leave and Nikhil bonds with Jacob

Summary: Lisa teaches Zak and Joanie a lesson by dropping off his pigs at Dale View, leaving them considering a break in Ireland. Laurel clashes with Ashley over whether to keep the baby and confides in Nicola that she cannot face having an other child while caring for him. Chas keeps the identity of her new business partner a secret, Kirin refuses to let Rakesh have any contact with Johnny, and Paddy uses a vets' conference as a chance to have a weekend away with Tess

Summary: Rhona receives good news about the adoption and calls Paddy at the conference. His reaction puts a strain on his relationship with Tess - but he does not realise Rhona is on her way to celebrate with him. Laurel and Ashley reach a compromise, but the final decision about their future may be taken out of their hands. Lisa spends a lonely wedding anniversary, which is made even worse when Pearl gives her some shocking news

Summary: Paddy finds his lies catching up with him when Rhona turns up at the hotel and he has to hurriedly explain Tess's presence - not knowing if she will back him up. Laurel is rushed to hospital and feels she is to blame if she has had a miscarriage. Lawrence is not happy about Nicola bringing her baby to work and Emma offers Noah her help, telling him he needs to win Cain's trust before Charity is released

Summary: Noah demands the truth from his mother after he overhears Moira say that Charity sold him when he was a baby, and later leaves home. Nicola tries to get rid of Jimmy, leading Bernice to make a terrible mistake. Paddy worries about what Tess will say to Marlon, while Emma suggests Ross seek legal advice about Moses

Summary: Aaron accuses his mother of getting back together with Gordon when he sees the for sale sign being taken down outside the pub. A furious Chas responds by throwing him out of the house. Emma provides Noah with a place to hide, as a terrified Moira desperately searches the village for him. Nicola offers to quit her job to look after the kids, and Kerry and Dan end up on camera without knowing

Summary: Cain tells Chas about Aaron self-harming, and she blames Robert - who advises her to talk to her son about his past before it consumes him. Emma is warned that she will not have access to Moses when Charity is released, so pays a visit to the prison with blackmail in mind. Pollard competes to win an award, Nicola hands in her notice, and Carly and Tracy face a wine shortage

Summary: Chas takes Aaron to the seaside in the hope of rebuilding their relationship, but on their return, he angrily tells her the terrible truth about the abuse he suffered. Moira receives a visiting order asking her to take Noah to see Charity and warns her to keep her hands off Cain. Pollard confesses his financial problems to Diane and Finn, who urge him to think about what Val would do in his situation

Summary: Chas confronts Gordon about Aaron's accusations, and he tries to convince her of his innocence. Charity calls in a favour from Emma, Nicola finds life as a full-time mother boring, and Rakesh helps Ross to sort out the issues with Moses' birth certificate. Duncan seems to be up to no good, a suspicion that is confirmed when the wine tasting is gatecrashed by trading standards agents

Summary: Chas turns to Cain for comfort after her confrontation with Gordon, but struggles to keep her son's secrets. Pollard faces losing his alcohol licence as the trading standards agents examine the wine. Nicola suspects Jimmy is hiding something when he tries to stop Rakesh checking the books - and later discovers he has not been keeping track of the business accounts since Charity went to prison

Summary: Chas talks to Aaron, who considers whether to go to the police. Nicola agrees to take over sorting out the books from Jimmy while he looks after the kids - leading them both to realise that they would rather be in each other's shoes. Diane offers a reluctant Pollard a solution to his predicament, and Kirin is unable to cope with fatherhood

Summary: Aaron reports Gordon to the police, but fears they will not be able to prove his guilt. Cain tells the family everything, and Adam thanks Robert for his help. Vanessa falls ill, and has to stay away from Johnny, leaving Kirin to cope on his own until she recovers. Carly accidentally tells Nikhil about Leyla's history with Jai, and Adam is shocked to see Nicola in the office

Summary: Gordon tries to force Aaron to say he lied about the abuse by threatening to have Cain sent to prison for attempted murder. Kirin's frustrations with fatherhood get the better of him, and Carly is forced to intervene and take the baby away. Leyla's romantic evening with Nikhil is disrupted by illness. Paddy feels guilty about Tess, and finally decides where his priorities lie

Summary: Carly gives Kirin another chance to look after Johnny, but when she sees the ambulance arrive to pick up Vanessa, she gets the wrong idea and confronts him. Tess tells Rhona she has had an affair with a married man, but does not reveal it was Paddy. Aaron goes into hiding, and Chas is touched by Robert's concern. Gabby shares Kerry and Dan's accidental sex tape on the internet

Summary: Paddy tries to stop Rhona from meeting Tess, and Vanessa forgives Kirin, giving him another chance to be a father. Dan and Kerry watch the sex tape of themselves, and to his horror, she likes what she sees and decides she is happy for it to stay on the internet. Gabby thinks Laurel has been keeping secrets from her. When Ashley explains things, he realises how much his illness is hurting her

Summary: Gabby pushes her luck with Bernice one time too many, who responds by banning her from going on the ski trip. Ashley suggests she come and stay with them for a few days, but the arrangement puts pressure on Laurel, who finds her resolve is slipping, leaving her tempted to start drinking again

Summary: Ashley finds alcohol concealed around the house, and confides in Sandy that he is afraid Laurel has started drinking again. Zak returns from his holiday with Joanie to find out about Aaron's abuse, and feels he is no longer in the loop with his family's problems. David returns to Emmerdale, and Leyla discusses moving out with Jacob, only to consider staying instead

Summary: Ashley accuses Laurel of drinking again, which she denies, while Sandy discovers that the alcohol hidden in the house actually belongs to Gabby. Zak asks Lisa to let him be part of the family again, but Chas refuses to talk to him while Belle and Sam arrange a secret meeting without him. Rishi and Megan fear Jai has gone off the rails

Summary: Lisa invites Zak to her birthday party, but there is a more serious reason behind her apparent peace offering. Paddy continues to lie to Rhona, and Laurel tries to keep a secret from Doug by telling him that she and Ashley are going to remarry. Nikhil receives a phone call about the job in Canada, leaving Leyla worried she has missed her chance with him. Rakesh is shunned by both Priya and Vanessa

Summary: Rhona is heartbroken when she finds out about Paddy's affair with Tess. Leyla and Nikhil announce their engagement, but David and Jacob are less than delighted by the prospect. Chas fears the police investigation into Aaron's abuse is doomed to fail when Sandra is nowhere to be found, but Robert urges her not to give up. Lisa tells Belle about her plans, while Joanie struggles to cheer up Zak

Summary: Jai returns home a changed man, having checked himself into rehab and resolved to make things up to his family - and to Leyla. Paddy is confronted with the consequences of his actions when Rhona says she will never be able to forgive him, but they decide to press on with the adoption. Lisa gathers her strength, and Laurel is stunned by her friends' support for her remarriage to Ashley, and Chas seeks Cain's help in digging up the past

Summary: Nikhil and Jai come to blows over Leyla, while David confronts her over which of the brothers she really loves. Paddy offers to move out, but Rhona is determined that he must stay, since evidence that their marriage is in trouble could jeopardise the adoption. Adam tries to forget about Johnny, Victoria comes up with a new business plan, and Chas asks Robert for a big favour

Summary: A furious Chas decides to confront Gordon directly, but Robert persuades her that they need to use more subtle methods to expose his guilt. Rakesh is questioned by the police, and a frustrated Paddy is convinced that he and Vanessa know where Kirin is, but are keeping it a secret. Cain builds bridges with Zak, Leyla is feeling rejected, and Brenda loses Molly yet again

Summary: Aaron returns home, and feels betrayed when he learns that his mother has told everyone about the abuse. The police question Chas about the vandalism to Gordon's house and car. Bernice flirts with a handsome stranger but remains adamant that she is happily married, Laurel tries to keep her wedding plans simple, and Gabby manipulates Jacob's feelings for her

Summary: Robert consoles Aaron, and makes a breakthrough in proving that he is telling the truth about the abuse. Ashley is troubled by Gabby's behaviour, but Bernice thinks she will be fine if there are no more surprises in her life - leaving Laurel uneasy about her pregnancy. Chrissie offers Andy a home and a job, and Rhona insists that Paddy tell her everything about his affair with Tess - but finds the truth too much to handle

Summary: Aaron goes to visit his stepmother, with Robert joining him to provide moral support. When a teenage girl steals his wallet on the way, he realises to his surprise that she is his sister. Chrissie and Lachlan set up webcams so they can catch Bernice cheating on her husband. Gabby tells Jacob about the break-in at the barn, Marlon offers to do the catering for Laurel's wedding, Cain opens up to Chas, and Rakesh receives instructions from Charity

Summary: Sandra refuses to support Aaron in his case against Gordon, and he loses his temper when he begins to suspect she knew what was happening all along. Jacob tells David who stole Val's ring, while Chrissie watches the footage of Bernice, and is surprised by her reaction. Rakesh and Jimmy conspire against Charity, and Vanessa convinces Laurel to hire her street van for the wedding

Summary: Cain urges Aaron to drop the case when Sandra denies everything - but the situation changes when another victim comes forward to accuse Gordon of child abuse. Ashley decides Gabby needs to come and live with him, but while talking to Lawrence, he comes up with an alternative plan for her future. Paddy and Rhona have a blazing row in public which is witnessed by Pearl, who suspects Rhona is taking drugs again

Summary: Gordon accuses Chas of bribing Ryan to lie about him, while Robert makes a confession that could have serious repercussions for Aaron. Rhona demands that Pearl move out after her concerns threaten the adoption. Ashley and Lawrence form a united front in keeping Gabby in line, while Bernice is shocked to discover footage of her on Lachlan's computer. Doug makes a complaint at the B&B, to Diane's embarrassment

Summary: Chrissie admits to filming Bernice, and Lawrence responds by telling her the truth about his open marital arrangements - leaving her wondering if he really is her father. Adam quits his job, and Paddy tells a distraught Pearl she has to leave. Rhona begins to think that she made a mistake leaving Marlon, Chas agrees to confirm Robert's lie, and Joanie looks for a job - but Zak has a plan to help her make ends meet

Summary: Ryan tells Robert he cannot go through with the plan, while Aaron becomes suspicious when he catches them together. Chrissie confides in Andy about her concerns over her father, while Marlon realises there is more to Rhona's relationship problems than she is letting on. Megan is touched by Sam's offer to be her birthing partner, and also invites Jai to come with her to a scan

Summary: Megan tells Sam he cannot be her birth partner, prompting him to storm off into the woods. She follows, only to go into labour. Zak takes Joanie poaching with him, but the trip ends in disaster when she hits the wrong target. Aaron is troubled by his conscience after learning that Ryan's testimony is a lie. Chrissie considers a DNA test, and Jai finds himself with two commitments

Summary: Jai sees Megan's car in the woods, and goes looking for her. Sam recovers from being shot, but the doctor who treats him tells the police. When he finds out what happened, he faces a dilemma. Chrissie investigates DNA tests, but Andy persuades her to let it go. Aaron rejects Robert, while Chas learns that Gordon has been charged by the police

Summary: Megan kisses Sam after he tells her she will be a good mother, but immediately regrets it, and wonders how she can make sure he knows there is nothing between them. Emma sees bruises on April's arm, and starts to worry that Carly is hurting her when she refuses to explain how she got them. Rakesh privately deals with money worries

Summary: Emma tells Marlon that she thinks Carly is hurting April, but is disappointed when he is silenced by Carly's protests of innocence and resolves to take matters into her own hands. Jimmy asks Rakesh for advice, only to find out he has financial problems that he is hiding from Priya. Megan tells Jai he can be involved in the baby's life if he stays away from Leyla, and Doug eavesdrops on a row between Finn and Pollard

Summary: A social worker arrives to investigate April's bruises, prompting Carly to break down and tell Marlon everything about losing her first child before making him promise never to tell anyone. Rhona flirts with Tess's replacement, which leads to her and Paddy considering whether they have a future together. The Dingles await Charity's return, Sam overhears heartbreaking news, and things start to look up for Rakesh

Summary: Rakesh is consumed with anxiety over his financial problems, especially when the sale of the flat falls through. During his stag night, he tells Jai everything. Marlon finds out about Paddy's affair, and Finn finds problems at the B&B are mysteriously fixing themselves. Cain and Moira believe that Charity will never come back, so offer Noah a place to stay

Summary: Charity is released from prison and immediately steals a car, bringing the police to Emmerdale looking for her. Jimmy tells Priya about Rakesh's money worries after a building site manager demands payment. Meanwhile, Rakesh is turning to Chrissie for help. Doug asks Chas some odd questions, Finn begins to think the B&B is haunted, James asks Emma to move in with him, and Rhona tries to make peace with Pearl

Summary: Priya accuses Rakesh of lying to her, putting the wedding in doubt. Charity regrets that she has already caused trouble for Cain, but is soon hatching a new plan. Megan lashes out at the nurses over her baby's failing health, but seems to accept the situation when she holds her daughter for the first time. Emma and James begin looking for a new home together

Summary: Moira throws Charity out of the house. When the ex-convict finds Ross unwilling to help her, she resorts to using Moses to pressure Charity into giving her what she wants. Megan receives devastating news, and Pearl tries to find a man for Harriett. Emma and James plan to buy one of Rakesh's flats, and Chrissie decides to put the past behind her - while Bernice advises her to think about her future

Summary: Emma seems to have gone off the idea of getting a house with James, and Ross realises that she is being blackmailed. He tries to make Charity stop, only to realise too late that she knows his dark secrets as well. Megan makes plans for the future, Doug fears for Laurel's future, Harriet forces herself to go on another date, and Moira is upset when Noah moves into the pub

Summary: Ross needs to pay the blackmail demands by the end of the day, so heads into town in disguise with a desperate plan in mind. Charity is curious about what he is up to and follows him, but when she discovers the truth, it brings them closer together. Chrissie finalises her divorce, Leyla has a change of heart, Aaron gets a fright at Gordon's hearing, and Laurel finds out about Doug's misgivings

Summary: Cain finds himself suspected of robbing the jewellers when his truck is reported near the scene of the crime. He soon guesses that Charity had a hand in the crime as she uses her ill-gotten gains to buy Doug out of the pub. Gordon feigns illness to garner sympathy in court, Chrissie's new romance may be over before it has begun, and Laurel tells Doug not to come to the wedding

Summary: A furious Liv demands the truth from Aaron, and he responds by telling her everything about the abuse he suffered at their father's hands. She later steals Chas' phone and uses it to track down Gordon, planning to confront him in person. Zak and Aaron set off after her. Ashley tries to get Doug to make peace, while Harriet guesses that Laurel is pregnant and Ross tries to get in touch with Debbie

Summary: Sandra admits to Chas that she knew about the abuse, but rejects her pleas to give a statement to the police. Liv does not know who to believe as Gordon denies the allegations, while Aaron is unable to get to her. Doug tries to reconcile with Laurel, whose hen night ends in a case of mistaken identity. Andy and Chrissie try to keep their relationship a secret

Summary: Ashley and Laurel prepare to retie the knot, but Harriet discovers the vicar is far too hungover to perform the service and fears she will be accused of deliberately getting him drunk to sabotage her ex's wedding. Robert suspects Liv may betray her brother just as things seem to be working out for him, and Rhona fears there is no way back for her and Paddy

Summary: Laurel and Ashley's wedding reception is in full swing at the Woolpack, and while the guests are in fine fettle catered for by Victoria, everyone is wondering where the bride and groom might be. Meanwhile, a cash strapped Joanie swallows her pride and asks for a job at the factory, much to Lisa's dismay, and Belle is shocked when her distraught mother suggests she may sell the house so Zak and Joanie can be out of their way for good

Summary: Paddy and Rhona appear to make progress in repairing their relationship, but their efforts are derailed when Pierce shows up, demanding to know whether Tess was having an affair. Nicola crafts a set of fake business account reports for haulage firm Home James, in an effort to throw Charity off the scent, and Lisa tries to reassure Belle they will find somewhere new they can call home

Summary: Rhona struggles to contain her emotions as Pierce shows her the messages Tess received from her mysterious lover. Eventually, she caves, revealing Paddy as the sender, and propelling Pierce into a confrontation at the Woolpack. Meanwhile, Charity smugly rakes in a profit from her dealings with Ross, but a surprise awaits at the farm, where she finds an empty barn, and Cain waiting

Summary: Paddy despairs over potentially ruining things with Rhona for ever, so when Marlon spots her on Main Street, he makes an attempt to intervene on his friend's behalf. At the graveyard, Val's headstone finally arrives, and everyone is taken aback by just how extravagant it is. Meanwhile, Cain is furious to discover his car has gone missing, and immediately assumes Ross is responsible

Summary: Moira and Adam are pleased to discover Holly has returned to the village, but it soon becomes clear she has come back with an ulterior motive. David tries to delay the placement of Val's extravagant headstone until Pollard is present at the graveyard, and Rhona agrees to meet Paddy, revealing she cannot envision them rekindling their relationship unless they move abroad - specifically to Germany

Summary: Holly promises Dean his money and heads to the pub to carry out the plan she has hatched with Charity. She is prevented from going through with the scheme when the fire alarm is set off, leading to a confrontation with Moira in the cellar. Ashley makes a decision about his future, David worries about his father's health, and Marlon tries to come to terms with losing Leo

Summary: David persuades Pollard to see a doctor about his symptoms by agreeing to go for a check-up himself. However, while Pollard turns out to only have a minor infection, David may have a more serious condition, which he keeps from his father. Holly is put to work to pay her debts, Harriet worries about Ashley's decision, and Megan promises to sort out an arrangement for Victoria's street food business

Summary: Rishi is given a tour of the Dingle household, but Belle tries to put him off buying it, leaving Lisa furious. Cain catches Holly stealing from a customer, while Moira turns to Charity as she comes up with a plan to get Dean out of their lives once and for all. David confides in Leyla about his cancer fears, and Harriet considers becoming Emmerdale's new vicar

Summary: Cain is suspicious of Moira involving Charity and Ross in their plans, and takes Holly to meet Dean on a secluded road, having come up with a way to get the drug dealer out of their lives. Belle is offered a promotion and is clearly smitten when Dr Bailey treats an injury to her hand. Victoria tries to set Tracy up with Andy during her birthday party

Summary: Dean gets away from his confrontation with Cain, who tells Holly to leave town and never come back. However, she retaliates by threatening to tell Moira what she knows. Chas has an unexpected proposition for Aaron and Liv, who has been causing trouble at home and in the shop. Andy fears he may have blown his chance with Chrissie when a drunken Tracy throws herself at him

Summary: Liv moves in with Aaron, but spies on him and Robert, hoping to provide Gordon with information that will damage the prosecution's case. Kerry plans an April Fools prank on Dan which appears to backfire. Andy and Chrissie's relationship is discovered by Bernice, Holly resolves to give up drugs for good, and Belle tells Priya she is seeing an older man

Summary: Liv has a crisis of conscience over spying on Aaron and Robert and stands up to Gordon. However, she finds herself with seemingly nowhere to turn when she accidentally lets the truth out to Aaron, and runs away from home. Bernice agrees to keep Chrissie's secrets, Cain teaches Holly to fight, and Lisa thinks Joanie is getting preferential treatment at work

Summary: Andy and Chrissie decide to tell Lawrence about their relationship - but he jumps to the wrong conclusion before they can do so, and decides to take drastic measures. Robert receives a visit from the police and fears he has jeopardised Aaron's case. Harriet has a nervous meeting with the vicar, while Zak suspects Rishi has his eye on Joanie

Summary: Moira finds Andy lying badly beaten in the street - and Chrissie mistakenly believes that Robert's jealousy drove him to attack his brother. Lachlan pushes Gabby into lying, and Jacob is not happy about the pressure he puts on her. Victoria is less than pleased when Robert and Aaron go for a drink together, while Zak is equally put out to learn that Joanie is going to be working in the office with Rishi

Summary: Chrissie realises that her father was responsible for the attack on Andy and angrily confronts him, but her fury has terrible repercussions, which end up putting Lawrence's life in Robert's hands. Megan is determined to cope on her own, but Harriet has an idea how her friends can support her. Jacob and Gabby get closer, while Belle visits the doctors, and learns something upsetting about Dr Bailey

Summary: Chrissie finds a letter to her mother which revives her old suspicions that Lawrence is not really her father, and becomes determined to track the man who wrote it down. David realises that Jacob is in more pain than he seems, Megan rejects Harriet's invitation to join a mother and baby group, and Zak worries that he will not be able to control his jealousy

Summary: Zak's jealousy gets the better of him, and he punches Rishi in front of Lisa and Belle. The experience leaves him with a big decision to make about the future of his relationship with Joanie. Laurel and Ashley disagree over how to deal with Gabby, while David feels guilty about hiding his fears from his father. Belle throws caution to the wind, and Jai is unhappy when Megan asks Sam to be Eliza's godfather

Summary: Belle pays Dr Bailey a surprise visit at work, but after they are nearly discovered, the flustered medic makes a terrible mistake by telling David his test results are clear. Megan refuses all offers of help, and Lisa tearfully confesses to Marlon her true feelings about her divorce. Robert tries to convince Andy that his relationship with Chrissie is doomed - but is shocked to learn they are moving in together

Summary: Gordon's court case begins, and Aaron takes the stand, but struggles to maintain his confidence in the presence of his abuser and the rigorous questioning of the defence barrister. Chas resolves to confront Gordon, despite Cain's warnings that it will only harm Aaron's case. The pressure gets to Megan over the Christening, and she ends up fleeing the church

Summary: Aaron is nervous as Liv and Sandra take the stand in court, fearing that their testimony may end up harming his case. Paddy warns Robert not to make things worse for Aaron. David tries to summon up the courage to tell Priya and Jacob about his condition, but cannot go through with it, and Pollard inspires Leyla to take action. Megan's friends rally round to support her in her hour of need

Summary: Gordon tells a series of lies on the witness stand, and his emotional appeal leaves Aaron starting to lose all hope of justice. Rhona realises that she is still unable to trust Paddy and resorts to following him when he is called out on duty. Lawrence returns home, only to discover that Andy has moved into the house, and Chrissie sees an opportunity to meet the man she suspects is really her father

Summary: Liv takes the stand, but it remains uncertain whether she will side with her father or her brother. Robert offers Aaron his support, while Chrissie hires the plumber she suspects is her father to fix a leak in the hope of getting closer to the truth. Zak resorts to stealing from his own family to resolve his money worries, and Rhona discovers someone has been posting negative reviews of the surgery online

Summary: The verdict in Gordon's court case is revealed, and Rhona heads off to confront the mysterious person she suspects is behind the negative reviews on the internet. Marlon advises Paddy to tell his wife the truth about not wanting to move to Germany, Joanie realises her ring has gone missing, and Lisa is disgusted at what Zak has done

Summary: Paddy and Rhona surprise Marlon and Vanessa by revealing that they are leaving for Germany immediately. Paddy bids farewell to Aaron and admits the move was not his decision, but seems relieved to have made amends for his infidelity. The villagers gather to bid farewell to the couple. Emma learns that Pete is being released from prison, and Belle lands Zak in trouble.

Summary: Andy fails to persuade Cain to let him have Debbie's contact details, but Moira cracks when he pleads with her - unaware that Holly is listening in on their conversation. Pierce tries to find out the truth about Tess' death, Aaron realises he has responsibilities toward Liv, Kerry and Joanie search through the bins for the missing ring, and Belle tries to hide her relationship with Dr Bailey from her mother.

Summary: Holly tells Cain that Moira was trying to find Debbie's contact details on his laptop, so she can pass them on to Andy. He decides to set a trap, leaving his phone where she can find it to see if she will go behind his back. David goes for his scan, while Tracy becomes jealous as she sees him and Leyla growing closer. Robert has a warning for Aaron.

Summary: Dr Bailey seems to have turned into a Hippocratic oaf of late having already mixed up David’s test results because he was too busy getting frisky with Belle Dingle behind an examination curtain at the surgery. Now, he and Belle are going to run further risks when they start a fire in the factory during an out-of-hours “consultation”.

Summary: The reason for the blaze? An out-of-control candle in a bin, which is soon setting off the alarms. Belle and priapic Dr B are, of course, oblivious (mainly because they’re doing their best to raise the temperature all by themselves) – but are Rakesh and Lisa about to catch them in the act?

Summary: Tracy admits her feelings to David, who is moved by an encounter with a boy with the same condition at the hospital and also has something important to tell his father. Joanie despairs of Zak's jealousy, Finn strikes a dodgy deal with Charity, and Bernice resolves to sort out the business herself - but soon finds she is out of her depth

Summary: Tracy is upset when she feels that David has rejected her, but has a change of heart when she learns that he has cancer. Pollard suggests to his son that he give her another chance, leading to an awkward encounter between them. Finn considers leaving the B&B, and gets inspiration from a cancelled comic convention for his latest business plan. Cain forgets Moira's birthday, but Holly is on hand to help him out

Summary: Charity has misgivings when Finn plans to host a comic convention in the village hall, but is persuaded by the money he stands to make. However, her fears turn out to be justified when he gets arrested for receiving stolen goods. David pushes Pollard away when he realises he told Tracy about his condition. Belle is delighted to get her job back, but worried when Lisa wants to meet her boyfriend

Summary: Lisa has an angina attack, and Dr Bailey is called out to treat her at home. He sees a picture of Belle in her school uniform and suddenly realises how old she is. Charity and Ross worry that Finn will tell the police everything about their illegal activities, Pierce tries to influence Rhona's relationship with Paddy, and Jimmy suggests that Megan allow Jai to look after the baby

Summary: Marlon is less than pleased when he sees Pierce looking after Leo, and tells Rhona that Paddy has been told not to call the house any more. Belle goes to pick up Lisa's prescription to find out why Dr Bailey is not replying to her texts, but has to talk her way out when he demands to know how old she is. Jai thinks he is winning Megan over, and Pollard and Tracy fear that David is not handling his condition well

Summary: Belle meets Dr Bailey's wife at the fundraiser, and enjoys making him sweat. However, Lisa's arrival prevents her from revealing the truth. She later tells Charity that she has been having an affair with a married man, and wants help destroying her lover's marriage. Finn makes plans for Pete's future after he is released, but Victoria and Holly are not impressed by his ideas. David drowns his sorrows, while Jai makes a shocking suggestion

Summary: Pollard persuades David to go through with the operation, which puts Tracy in an awkward situation when an oblivious Jacob returns home from Portugal and wonders where he is. Dr Bailey tells Belle that it is over between them, Harriet realises she has to do something to restore Ashley's confidence in his abilities, and Megan tells Jai that he has to accept that it is over between them

Summary: A restless David decides to discharge himself from hospital, despite warnings from a nurse that he needs time to recover. Leyla tries to make excuses for his absence to Jacob, only for him to return home, determined to keep his operation a secret. Ashley is told that Edna has passed away, but decides not to tell Arthur and Sandy, and Aaron makes a promise to Liv

Summary: Ashley breaks the sad news of Edna's death to Sandy and Harriet, revealing how she wanted to keep her illness a secret. Sandy is angry that his son denied him the chance to say goodbye. Andy and Chrissie return home, and discover to their surprise that Charity has been hired to help out at Home Farm. Tracy catches Jacob trying to arrange a return flight to Portugal, and Aaron refuses to give Liv any more money - so she tries to steal from Chas

Summary: Chrissie asks Lawrence to give her a DNA sample so she can determine who her real father is - but is not prepared for his shocking response. Pollard discovers that Jacob has booked a flight to Portugal using his credit card, and Aaron receives a visit from the police, who tell him that Liv has been caught shoplifting. Ashley reveals that Edna had asked him to perform her funeral service

Summary: Pete is released from prison, and delivers a letter from Gordon to Aaron, leaving Robert uncertain whether to pass on the potentially traumatic message. Chrissie tells Andy that she intends to tell Lachlan the truth, and then leave Emmerdale - but he warns her to stop punishing Lawrence. Ashley questions his faith as he sees how Pearl and Sandy cope with Edna's death, and there is an unexpected visitor at Home Farm

Summary: Lawrence tries to bribe Ronnie to stay away from his family, but Chrissie is adamant that she wants to know if he is her real father. Aaron offers to go to the trial with Liv, but she refuses to put him through such a traumatic experience and they agree to stay away. Harriet tries to help Ashley with his crisis of faith, Finn refuses to give up on having Pete back in the family business, and Belle sees Bailey in a new light

Summary: Holly's meddling results in a violent confrontation as Cain catches Pete in his house and hits him. Pete announces he is leaving for Scotland as soon as possible, and Finn says he wants to come too - but Emma resorts to desperate measures to ensure that they both stay in Emmerdale. Lawrence worries that he has lost Chrissie's trust for good, Belle fears she might be pregnant, and Harriet urges Ashley to attend a dementia support group

Summary: Belle is delighted when Holly takes an interest in her love life, and reveals that she is having an affair with a married man. However, she does not realise Holly has been sent to find out the truth by Cain - who misinterprets the information. Ashley refuses to go to the dementia support group until a fellow sufferer needs his help, David returns home from hospital, and Liv comes between Aaron and Robert

Summary: Cain is mistakenly convinced that Rakesh is Belle's secret married lover, so he and Holly hold him hostage. However, when Charity discovers that Belle has been out all night, she realises her cousin has made a terrible mistake. Finn begins to suspect Emma is lying to him about her health concerns, Liv stands up to her brother, and Ashley decides to do something to help his fellow dementia sufferers

Summary: Emma faces her deception being exposed when Finn and Pete insist on accompanying her when she goes for her test results. Belle realises she has to end her affair with Dr Bailey for her family's sake. Liv sneaks off to attend Gordon's sentencing, but Robert follows and persuades her to talk to Aaron first. Rakesh urges Priya not to tell the police about the kidnapping, and Diane makes a decision about the pub's future

Summary: Chas and Charity throw a family party to celebrate as Aaron officially changes his name to Dingle by deed poll. However, Liv and Robert are not invited, as Aaron is furious about Gordon's letter being kept from him. Carly's interest in Pierce stirs Rhona's jealousy, Belle confronts Holly about going behind her back to Cain, and Jimmy and Nicola try to play cupid for Jai

Summary: Nicola persuades Carly and Jai to have a drink together, confident this will win the bet with Jimmy. However, her plans end in disaster when Charity interferes. Robert tells a furious Aaron what was in the letter from Gordon, but they do not realise that Liv is listening to their conversation. Ross tries to persuade Pete to stay in the village and work for the family business

Summary: The villagers gather at the church to say goodbye to Edna Birch. Sandy is unable to face attending the funeral, so Ashley takes him to the riverside, so they can say their farewells in private. Liv sends a message to the police that could have devastating consequences for Robert, and Holly tries to ruin Cain and Moira's anniversary

Summary: Pierce's suspicions are aroused by Vanessa's reaction to seeing a picture of Kirin, so he steals her phone to help track him down. Aaron regrets not confronting his father while he had the chance, while David refuses to let Jacob come to his chemotherapy sessions. Rakesh tells Priya that the firm plan to let him go, and Ashley comes to Harriett with plans for the future

Summary: The attraction between Rhona and Pierce grows, but she questions her feelings when Vanessa tells her what he has done, and suggests he is still seeking revenge on Kirin. A familiar face gives David the courage to go through with his first chemotherapy session, Ashley proposes renaming the village hall in memory of Edna, and Priya makes arrangements to secretly provide Kirin with money

Summary: Pierce visits Vanessa at home, hoping to discreetly return her phone, but she panics when he angrily confronts her, demanding to know where he can find Kirin. Ashley tries to help his father come to terms with his grief over Edna's death, Jacob has some advice for Pollard, and Rishi is determined to find the perfect woman for Jai

Summary: Ashley and Arthur's after-school project goes wrong when the youngster injures himself with a saw. Ashley takes him to hospital, but struggles to cope with the stress of the situation and momentarily forgets why he is there. Pierce buries the hatchet with Rakesh and confesses his love to Rhona, Lawrence fears he is losing his daughter, and Rishi arranges a date for Jai, but may not have been entirely honest

Summary: Ashley becomes convinced he has come to hospital to see Laurel during her scan - and does not remember Arthur's injury until they both return home. A visit from the police confirms the missing child has been found, but they also face having to convince a social worker that Ashley is a fit parent. Jai's big date is interrupted by Megan, Chrissie asks Andy to go into business with her

Summary: A social worker visits to see if Ashley is fit to look after Arthur, but he takes their agreement very badly. Lawrence asks Sam to sort out a leaking washing machine, but he unwittingly hires Ronnie Hale to do the job, forcing Chrissie to open up to Bernice. Jai refuses to take the hint that Megan is not interested in him, and Doug and Diane urge Pollard to throw Tracy out of the B&B

Summary: Lawrence demands that Ronnie leave his family alone, only to find the plumber knows things he would rather keep secret. Doug tries to give Laurel a break from her worries, and Chrissie is delighted when her divorce comes through. Vanessa is less than thrilled when Carly invites Tracy to come and live with them, and Sam fears Megan is considering giving Jai another chance

Summary: Lawrence is furious when Rakesh offers Ronnie a job overseeing the Mill conversion, and enlists Sam's help in a drastic attempt to get rid of him once and for all. Charity tries to frame Holly for stealing from Victoria's van, and a reluctant Jimmy is roped into keeping an eye on Ashley and Arthur - but ends up enjoying himself, and offers to help Doug with the secret supervision

Summary: Holly is delighted when Cain sticks up for her over the missing money. When she realises Charity set her up, she comes up with a plan to get revenge, which she hopes will impress him even further. Ronnie is horrified at the measures Lawrence is prepared to take to be rid of him. Jimmy uses looking after Ashley as an excuse to get out of doing things around the house. Rodney returns to the village, but does not receive a warm welcome

Summary: Holly panics and flees the village after unwittingly making Moira believe that Cain made a pass at her. When her cry for help falls on deaf ears, she falls back on dangerous old habits. Emma gets barred from the pub after a confrontation with Charity, and Finn loses his temper with Ross. Liv feels lonely, but Gabby gives her an idea on how to make new friends

Summary: Pete fears that Holly is taking heroin again, and he and Ross scour the village to find her. They eventually find her at the hospital, and Moira holds Pete responsible for her daughter's relapse - but Ross suggests she is to blame. Nicola realises Jimmy has been neglecting his responsibilities in looking after Ashley, Liv steals some alcohol and makes plans to smash up Gordon's old house, and Bernice accuses Ronnie of blackmailing Lawrence

Summary: Things become strained between Cain and Moira, and when left home alone with Holly, Cain seizes the chance to tell her that if she is planning on killing herself, she'd better do it elsewhere. Meanwhile, Bernice and Chas realise they've been duped when Gabby and Liv post videos of themselves trashing Gordon's place online, and Dan, Jimmy and Ashley end up frightening Arthur as they settle down together to watch a horror film

Summary: Liv comes up with a plan to get at Robert, enlisting Ryan's help to set him up. However, when the Sugden lad offers her his support during Gordon's funeral, Liv realises she may have made a terrible mistake. Cain ignores Adam's threats after walking out on Moira, but is given food for thought by another neighbour, who makes it clear Holly's blood may well end up on his hands. Elsewhere, Ashley and Laurel become concerned when Arthur seems terrified of the pirate ship

Summary: Belle cancels her plans with Lachlan for a more intimate encounter with Bailey, who invites her back to his house while his wife is away. Back at the village, Lachlan tells Cain that Belle called off their date because she's unwell, causing her half-brother to suspect she might be back together with her married man. Meanwhile, Pierce turns on the charm over dinner with Marlon, Rhona and April, but Vanessa is unhappy with his presence

Summary: Belle finds herself begging with a hurt Lachlan after he takes the offensive, claiming that he'll tell Dr Bailey's wife about the affair unless she agrees to come with him to Home Farm. Does he have a plan in mind that requires Belle to be away from the village? Meanwhile, Marlon looks set to interrupt a stolen romantic moment between Rhona and Pierce, and when Liv disappears, Robert sets out to track her down before Aaron finds out she's gone

Summary: Lachlan reluctantly sends the photographs of Belle with Dr Bailey to Cain, but when asked about what he plans to do with them, Cain suggests the less he knows about it, the better. Meanwhile, Chas asks DS Wise out on a date, and Jacob is alarmed to learn David's white blood cell count is down

Summary: The Dingles are in turmoil over the news about Belle, and while Lisa lashes out at Zak, claiming his daughter was clearly seeking a decent father-figure in Bailey, the good doctor's scorned wife turns up at the factory seeking a confrontation with her younger rival. Meanwhile, a box of old photographs threatens to ruin Chas's date with DS Wise, and Jacob worries about David's health when he spends time with Amba - who is full of cold

Summary: Jacob worries that David is not looking after himself well enough, and resorts to shock tactics to make him see sense. Tracy tries to console David, but he pushes her away as his hair begins to fall out. Charity tries to comfort a drunken and distraught Chas, Zak, Lisa and Belle try to persuade Angie not to involve the police, and Rhona and Vanessa put their disagreements behind them

Summary: James excitedly makes plans for the future while driving through the country, only to end up knocking Chas down. He takes her to hospital, where she confesses to a nurse that she thinks she might be pregnant - which would mean Gordon is the father. Meanwhile, Emma becomes suspicious when she hears James and Chas have been seen together. Jacob makes a grand gesture to make David feel better

Summary: Emma plays up her faked illness to find out what has really been going on between Chas and James, but it may lead to her lies being exposed when he pays a visit to Dr Bailey. Lawrence and Ronnie remember old times and seem to be on the verge of making peace, and David finds his new appearance hard to live with

Summary: Finn, Pete and Ross turn their backs on Emma after discovering her lies. As she leaves their home, she runs into a clearly distressed Chas, who fears she has trashed the pub during a PTSD episode. Emma feels compelled to help, and takes her to a mental health clinic. Zak and Lisa's divorce is finalised, and Bernice is furious when she discovers the truth about Lawrence's past with Ronnie, and demands to know why he married her

Summary: An enraged Bernice drowns her sorrows, but when she is given the keys to Lawrence's digger, she sees the perfect opportunity to carry out a spectacular revenge on her husband. Moira urges Cain to be more supportive of Holly, but he is not convinced her new job is a good idea. Lachlan warns Belle that Bailey will never leave his wife for her, and Charity double-books two very different parties at the pub

Summary: Bernice confides in Andy. Moira tries to hide her fears over Holly. Tracy offers to help Belle.

Summary: Holly is trusted with babysitting Kyle while Moira and Cain go to the gig, but she cannot resist the desire to take heroin - which leads to her locking herself out of the house. Amelia and April help Arthur to investigate the ghosts he claims to have heard and discover a far more mundane explanation. Belle tries to make things up to her mother with a meal out, only to find themselves sharing a restaurant with Dr Bailey and his wife

Summary: Lachlan breaks into Dr Bailey's house in the hope of finding proof that he does not intend to leave his wife. Belle realises what he is up to and also breaks in to find he has trashed the place. When the Baileys return home unexpectedly, Lachlan makes his escape and Belle is caught red-handed. Holly fears having to take a drugs test, and Marlon has had enough of Pierce hanging around Rhona and Leo

Summary: Belle flees from Dr Bailey's house, and angrily confronts Lachlan for interfering - but he responds by confessing his love for her. Belle returns home, and is forced to tell Lisa the truth about her relationship with the doctor before she is arrested for the break-in. Marlon is tempted to slip something into Pierce's meal, and Ashley finds out that Laurel arranged to have him constantly looked after

Summary: Angie becomes suspicious when she sees her husband talking to Lachlan, and decides to pay the Dingles a visit to discover what is really going on. Cain returns home with blood on his hands, leaving Belle convinced he has done something terrible for her sake. Marlon's actions leave the pub facing possible legal action, Ashley feels that his friends have betrayed him, and Tracy struggles to pay the rent

Summary: Dr Bailey wakes up in hospital to find that both Angie and Dr Cavanagh know about his affair with Belle, leaving his career and marriage in ruins. He tells Belle that they are finished, and she blames Lachlan and Cain for driving them apart. Simon tries to persuade Holly to help him use Victoria's van for selling drugs, and Pete refuses to be swayed from his intention to move out

Summary: The police turn up unannounced at the farm. Cain tries to get rid of his bloodstained shirt, while Holly hides the stash of drugs that Simon gave her from both the cops and Moira. However, she realises later that she has lost them altogether, and may face terrible consequences. Charity tries to come up with a way to keep Belle away from Dr Bailey, while Finn tries to drum up business for the taxi firm

Summary: Holly comes under pressure to pay back the money she owes to Simon. As her day rapidly goes from band to worse, she sees a way to resolve the problem by betraying a friend. Finn is down when a booking falls through, so Ross tries to put things right by devious means. Charity tries to persuade Belle to change her story, and Rakesh finds himself short of money

Summary: Simon comes looking for his money, and Holly offers to give him the chance to rob the van - but her plan puts Victoria in danger when she goes back for the cash box. Harriet has a hard time getting the minibus to start, Vanessa is shocked by what she sees in Rakesh's financial records, leaving him worried she will report him to the police. Nicola complains to Jimmy that their house is too small

Summary: Victoria and Jai fight off Simon when he tries to steal from the van, and Holly fears the truth about her part in the robbery will be exposed. Pete is outraged at Ross' underhand tactics, but proves equally willing to use dishonest means to get back on Harriet's good side. Rakesh discovers there is a serious problem with the mill, and fears that Vanessa will get in the way of his plans

Summary: Rakesh rejects Ronnie's pleas to tell Emma and James the truth about the Mill. When all his efforts to cover his losses fail, he contemplates setting the Mill on fire to claim the insurance. Holly falls asleep at the wheel while trying to drive after using heroin, Jimmy finds himself under pressure to perform, and Bernice forgets her loneliness by spending time with Andy - until Chrissie gets in the way

Summary: Rakesh gives himself an alibi at David's shop so he can sneak off and vandalise his own property, then burn Mill Cottage to the ground. However, he does not realise that Nicola has returned to retrieve her bag of sex toys. Ronnie is worried when he sees Priya making plans, and realises she does not know about the dry rot. Lawrence rejects a warning from Ronnie, telling him he wishes he was dead, then returns to Home Farm hoping to make amends with Bernice and convince her that he is not gay

Summary: Rakesh is racked with guilt when he discovers people have been seriously hurt as a result of his actions - but is relieved to discover he has got away with it, and sets about putting the next stage of his plan into action. Nicola is discharged from hospital, but her injuries may be more serious than they appear. Lawrence apologises to Ronnie, raising Andy's suspicions about them, and David comes to a realisation in the wake of the fire

Summary: Nicola comes round after an operation to find she can no longer move her right arm or leg. Laurel leaves Ashley alone with the children while she goes to work to see whether he can cope. The day seems to go well, until Ashley finds himself faced with an open front door and no sign of Angelica. Jimmy accuses Rakesh of negligence and Gabby tries to make Jacob buy her alcohol

Summary: Ashley slips up. Nicola is determined to come home. Laurel confides in Harriet.

Summary: Laurel and Ashley organise a meeting with David, Leyla and Bernice to decide what should be done about Jacob and Gabby's relationship. However, the gathering descends into both families hurling blame around, and when the decision is made to prevent them seeing each other, Gabby responds by revealing that Laurel hurt Jacob. Ashley tries to make an anxious Laurel feel better by preparing a meal - only to forget that she is an alcoholic

Summary: Laurel confides in Marlon. Pearl gets the wrong end of the stick. Charity tries to keep a secret from Belle.

Summary: Laurel takes drastic action. Rhona must make a choice. Belle rushes to see Bailey.

Summary: The Dingles reel from Belle's news. Priya's suspicions are raised. Ashley has an idea.

Summary: The Dingles catch Belle planning to run away to Romania with Bailey. Zak and Cain are furious, but Lisa persuades them to let her come up with a plan to resolve the crisis. Charity is not convinced by Belle's claim that she is pregnant, while Priya's suspicions are raised when Rishi suggests the fire may have been in their best interests - but when she tries to get to the bottom of things, she accidentally leaves Pierce with ideas of his own about the blaze

Summary: Priya is convinced Rakesh is up to something, and confronts him with her suspicions - only to discover she has just stormed in to her own surprise party. The celebration is ruined further by an unexpected visitor with a serious accusation to make. Belle decides the only way to avoid her lie being exposed is to get pregnant as soon as possible, but her efforts are thwarted when Lisa insists she see a doctor

Summary: Holly strikes up an unlikely friendship. Rakesh gets some bad news. Tracy tries to get over David.

Summary: Holly tries to stop Victoria from identifying the attacker, but later confesses to Jai that the attacker was her dealer. Rakesh seeks a short-term solution to his financial crisis, while Tracy's one-night stand turns out to have disastrous consequences when the man in question makes off with Vanessa and Carly's TV and laptop. Desperate to avoid being thrown out of the house, she fakes a burglary

Summary: Moira covers for Holly as she goes cold turkey while Cain is in France, but is appalled by the extent of her lies. When Holly confesses to arranging the robbery of the van, Moira is uncertain where her loyalties lie. Diane tries to force David and Tracy to get together by locking them in the B&B office, Belle takes a pregnancy test, and Lawrence plans a romantic night away

Summary: Angie returns and warns Charity that Jermaine cheated on her before, and that Belle should not trust him. She enlists Sam's help in setting a trap to put his loyalty to the test, but also spots Belle's pregnancy test. Ronnie comes to Lawrence's aid after he collapses, leaving Bernice concerned about their relationship. Nicola is devastated by the limitations her paralysis places on her, Holly goes into withdrawal, and David asks Tracy to move in with him

Summary: Bernice tries to make Lawrence accept his sexuality by forcing him and Ronnie to be alone together in a hotel room. The experience leads to a very different epiphany, as Lawrence realises he truly loves Bernice - who is already leaving for the airport. Nicola tries to get back to work, Moira confides in James about Holly, and Charity arranges to take Belle on a trip to a spa, getting her away from Bailey

Summary: Chrissie finds out that Bernice has left Lawrence, and becomes convinced her departure has something to do with Ronnie being her father - but when she confronts him, the real truth emerges. Nicola pushes away everyone who tries to help her, only to find herself desperately in need of assistance. Aaron suggests he and Robert move in together, while Pollard and Jacob fear David's relationship with Tracy may be more than he can handle

Summary: Aaron tries to reason with Lawrence, convincing him that he can be happy if he learns to accept himself, but receives a grim warning in return. Jacob tells Tracy that she has been coming on too strong with David, and when a misunderstanding convinces her, she decides to leave for Ibiza. Robert receives a visit from Ryan, who intends to blackmail him, and Charity offers Bailey a job

Summary: Moira covers for Holly as she goes cold turkey while Cain is in France, but is appalled by the extent of her lies. When Holly confesses to arranging the robbery of the van, Moira is uncertain where her loyalties lie. Diane tries to force David and Tracy to get together by locking them in the B&B office, Belle takes a pregnancy test, and Lawrence plans a romantic night away

Summary: David finds out that Jacob has driven Tracy away, and is determined to talk her out of leaving Emmerdale. He launches into an impassioned plea over the taxi radio, and ultimately goes down on one knee in the Woolpack. Robert pays Ryan off but warns him never to come back - but is unaware that someone has seen their conversation, while Lachlan fails to get through to Lawrence

Summary: Belle drinks heavily during her spa break, and ignores Charity's pleas to resolve the fake pregnancy scheme by pretending to have a miscarriage, confident her own plans will work out. Tracy regrets accepting David's proposal, and confides in Diane that she only said yes out of pity for his condition. Liv tries to help Aaron and Robert to save their relationship, and Holly has misgivings when a doctor suggests she start using methadone

Summary: Charity sees an opportunity to help Belle fake a miscarriage. However, the plan goes awry following an unexpected encounter at the hospital, and Belle presses on with her own plan to obtain a baby and pass it off as her own. David books a date for the wedding, Chrissie makes arrangements to keep Ronnie in the village, and Adam gets suspicious when Holly becomes woozy from using methadone

Summary: Holly is left to pick up her own methadone from the pharmacy, and is torn when Simon sends her a text message offering her heroin. Moira later sees the message and fears she may have given into temptation. Rakesh walks in on Priya phoning the insurance company, Joanie books a wedding date without Zak's knowledge, and Belle tells Charity that she really is pregnant now

Summary: Rakesh hopes that a high-stakes poker game will provide the perfect opportunity to make back the money he needs - especially when he finds himself going head to head with Pierce. Moira is furious at the danger Holly's drug addiction has placed her in, while James advises her to tell Cain what happened. Zak agrees to Joanie's wedding plans, and Lawrence turns vindictive as he begins divorce proceedings

Summary: Lawrence begins his campaign of revenge against Bernice by closing down the salon and evicting her from the premises. Rakesh plays for high stakes as the poker game grows more and more intense. Aaron finds out about the deal that Andy made with Ross over the shooting, and seems to accept Robert's advice to keep it a secret - but later tells Chrissie everything

Summary: Chrissie is furious after finding out the truth about the shooting, and that Andy let Lawrence take the blame for his actions. Ross fears that she will contact the police, but instead she decides to make peace with Andy - however, he is drunkenly seeking solace in Bernice's arms. Rakesh plans to sell Mill Cottage, Robert urges Aaron not to tell Chas the truth about the shooting, and Rhona suspects something is going on between Marlon and Carly

Summary: Lachlan leaves the house abruptly on his birthday morning, but returns carrying a loaded shotgun, determined to make Lawrence apologise to Chrissie. However, the confrontation goes tragically wrong. Holly displays her photos, but something in the background of one image reveals a secret. Harriet and Rhona try to push Marlon and Carly together, and Rakesh is tempted to finally tell Priya the truth

Summary: Chrissie is alarmed to discover that the police are searching the grounds of Home Farm, and tries to hide any evidence of Lachlan's guilt. When she overhears Andy leaving a message for Bernice, she decides to use the situation to get revenge. Carly and Marlon worry about where their relationship will go, Gabby steals to cope with her anxieties, and Adam tries to encourage Victoria to return to work

Summary: Andy fails to convince the police of his innocence. Chrissie pretends to be surprised that he has been arrested, while Lachlan is distraught at the thought of someone else being accused of his crime. Victoria humiliates Gabby, who decides to get revenge. She convinces Liv that she has permission to borrow Victoria's new dress - but to Liv's surprise, she breaks in to Keeper's Cottage to steal it

Summary: Lawrence regains consciousness, giving Andy hope that the truth will come out. However, Chrissie pressures her father into keeping quiet about what Lachlan did to him. Victoria returns home while Gabby is robbing Keeper's Cottage, Lisa urges Ronnie to tell Lawrence how he feels, and April tries to persuade Marlon and Carly to open up with each other

Summary: Ashley and Laurel realise that Gabby was the thief who broke into Keeper's Cottage. However, Moira thinks Simon is responsible and despite Holly's warnings, tells him to stay away. Chrissie pretends to be supportive of Andy while actually enjoying his downfall, and Rakesh is hired to represent him. Ronnie asks Lawrence to give their relationship another chance

Summary: Ashley turns Gabby in to the police after she steals from Sandy, but struggles to cope following their questions. Gabby feels betrayed, but uses the bruises she suffered during the robbery as a means to punish her father. Simon threatens Holly, which leads Victoria to put together the truth about recent events. Charity lays on the charm to win over one of the judges in the best publican contest

Summary: Cain finds some pills in Moira's handbag that leave him convinced that Holly has HIV - forcing Moira to admit what happened when she confronted Simon. As Holly also confesses to her part in the van robbery, a furious Cain issues Moira with an ultimatum - either Holly goes, or he does. Doug's attempt to get Ashley and Gabby talking backfires disastrously, and Nicola grows closer to Dan as she receives worrying news

Summary: Chas warns Charity not to get her hopes up that Cain intends to get back together with her, and when she realises that Moira may have HIV, she is adamant that he needs to return to his wife. Gabby overhears a conversation between Ashley and Bernice that affects her deeply, Nicola tells Jimmy that her paralysis may be permanent, and Finn and Emma plan a tribute to those who died in the helicopter crash

Summary: Cain apologises to Moira and tries to save their marriage. However, he is interrupted by James, who accuses him of sleeping with Charity. Cain lashes out at him and storms out in a furious mood, which Charity fears may have violent consequences. Dan decides he cannot continue with Nicola's physio, Belle is stunned when Joanie asks her to be a bridesmaid, and Pete and Ross come to the rescue when Finn's memorial service encounters problems

Summary: Holly urges Moira to give her marriage another chance, while James tells her to walk away. Later, when he drives away from the farm, he is pursued by a furious Cain - but a last minute realisation prompts a change of heart. Lisa tells Belle that they need to make peace with Joanie, and Jimmy makes his first attempt at helping Nicola with her physio

Summary: Joanie invites Belle on her hen night, but is concerned when she catches her talking to herself. When she upsets Lisa by accidentally bringing home Joanie's wedding dress, Belle's alter ego grows angrier, accusing her of betraying her family. Charity hopes to get her claws into Cain now his marriage seems to be over, Nicola convinces Dan her feelings for him have passed, and James suggests buying Wylie's farm

Summary: Joanie's day goes from bad to worse. Ross takes matters into his own hands. Lachlan worries about the future.

Summary: Zak is hungover on the morning of his wedding to Joanie, but that is the least of his worries when his bride-to-be goes missing ahead of their ceremony at the church. Lachlan lands himself in difficulty when his guilt arouses Andy's suspicions and Rhona is shocked to learn that Pierce has won money from Rakesh at poker

Summary: Robert realises that Lachlan is Chrissie's weakness, and that his desire to make contact with his father may be the key to clearing Andy's name. Belle dreads having her first scan and her fake pregnancy being exposed, so decides to fake a miscarriage. Chas tries to persuade Moira to stop Cain from getting dragged into Charity's criminal schemes, and Tracy finds a picture of her father with another child

Summary: David asks Leyla and Megan to look at reception venues for the wedding, allowing him the chance to sneak off and secretly visit Tracy's dad Frank in prison. Chrissie bribes Rakesh by telling him that she will buy the Mill development if he ensures Andy is convicted, and Moira asks Holly to take Cain his clothes so she doesn't have to see him

Summary: A guilty Rakesh visits Andy in his cell and is sickened by the latter's concern for Chrissie's feelings, while Holly's plan to reunite Cain and Moira fails. Tracy is shocked and upset when she finds out that David has been to visit her dad in prison, warning him not be taken in by anything he says

Summary: Chrissie is in too deep. David tries to calm Tracy's fears. Moira has news for Cain.

Summary: Cain is left stunned by Moira's demands for a divorce. She later confesses to James that she still has feelings for her husband, so needs to sever all ties before she is tempted to forgive him. Cain sees them together, and his jealousy drives him to accept an offer of a job from Charity. David's latest attempt to propose to Tracy is interrupted by bad news, and Carly tells Marlon that she cannot look after April any more

Summary: Vanessa and Tracy are both reluctant to visit their father in hospital, but are persuaded to go. However, neither is aware of the other's visit, and each comes away with a very different reaction. April locks Pearl in a cupboard and demands to know why Carly does not want to look after her any more. Charity breaks a promise to Ross, Lachlan and Liv bond over their disappointing fathers, and Chrissie urges Rakesh to tell her the truth

Summary: Robert realises that Lachlan is Chrissie's weakness, and that his desire to make contact with his father may be the key to clearing Andy's name. Belle dreads having her first scan and her fake pregnancy being exposed, so decides to fake a miscarriage. Chas tries to persuade Moira to stop Cain from getting dragged into Charity's criminal schemes, and Tracy finds a picture of her father with another child

Summary: Angie meets Jermaine to work out the details of their divorce, and is determined to take everything from him. She later overhears Belle talking to herself in the pub toilets - and realises that she is not really pregnant. Carly invites Vanessa on a girls' night out, but spends it flirting with Pete. Moira pleads with Cain not to help Charity - which leaves him thinking she wants to get back together

Summary: Angie tells Jermaine and the Dingles that Belle is not really pregnant. Cain refuses to help Charity, so she sends him a message claiming that she is being held against her will in the hope that he will come to her rescue. Robert sends Lachlan another message posing as his father, and Carly agrees to go for a drink with Pete

Summary: The Dingles set out to find Belle, but Jermaine's offer of help is rejected by a furious Lisa, who blames him for not noticing what was really going on. Carly cancels her date with Pete so she can help Marlon with the search, and helps him to get safely home after he pulls a muscle in the woods. As she tends to his injury, she finally admits her feelings for him

Summary: Cain discovers that Charity knew that Belle was not really pregnant all along. It is the last straw for the Dingles, who turn their backs on her and demand she leave town, never to return. Bob tells Marlon he does not approve of his relationship with Carly, David is furious about how Leyla and Vanessa have treated Tracy, and Lawrence arranges for Ronnie to bring his brother home

Summary: Charity gets news that Belle has been seen in a red light district, and asks a bewildered Sam and Marlon to help find her. However, the search leads to a confrontation with Holly's ex, Dean, and Cain is forced to come to her rescue - presenting the perfect opportunity to seduce him. Tracy misses another wedding proposal from David, and realises that she and Vanessa share the same father. Rakesh fears he has been found out, and Bob is forced to apologise to carly and Marlon

Summary: Charity demands that Cain help her to win round the other Dingles in return for keeping quiet about their one-night stand. However, Chas already knows that they slept together and warns Cain that he may have blown his last chance to get back together with Moira. Chrissie tears up Rakesh's contract, and he responds by threatening to reveal who really shot Lawrence

Summary: Priya and Rishi realise that £20,000 is missing from the business, and a desperate Rakesh offers to give Chrissie anything she wants in return for bailing him out - but does not realise he is being set up. Dan faces a tough decision as he struggles with his feelings for Nicola, Zak misses a call for help from Belle, Charity enjoys having Cain under her thumb, and Holly has a job interview on the same day as Moira's test results are due

Summary: The police find Belle's phone near a homeless shelter - but a body is also discovered nearby. Lisa is disgusted to discover why Zak failed to answer Belle's call, and warns him that she will never forgive him if their daughter is dead. Emma gets the wrong idea when she overhears Moira talking about HIV, and Rhona becomes jealous when Pierce and Carly decide to train together for a triathlon

Summary: Zak insists he should join Lisa when she goes to identify Belle's body and Rhona is worried that Paddy has yet to reply to her letter telling him about her and Pierce. Holly begs Megan for another chance and Bernice stirs things up to get Andy's name cleared, while Robert insists they take it slowly

Summary: Paddy arrives home to find the place empty and, after stumbling on Marlon and Carly partially dressed, he ends up stunned to discover Pierce and Rhona together. Bernice tries to make Chrissie confess and Lawrence is unnerved by Lachlan and Liv

Summary: Paddy tries to catch Pierce out and prove he is not the nice guy he pretends to be while out on a bike ride with Carly, and Robert thinks Lachlan may be on the verge of confessing. Kerry pushes Ashley into having a go at Rishi for forcing Laurel to work

Summary: Lachlan struggles to hide his panic when the police arrive to question him and he attacks Robert for impersonating his dad, while Laurel is overwhelmed to find Ashley has organised a picnic for her with musical entertainment

Summary: Ashley is shocked when Laurel goes into labour after an initial false alarm, while Moira shows up just as Charity's seduction of Cain has finally worked. Robert is outraged when Chrissie warns him to stay away from Lachlan

Summary: Ashley helps Laurel with her home birth and Paddy tries to kiss Rhona despite her telling him that they need to move on from the past. Dan is annoyed that Kerry is too wrapped up in her own problems to notice his, and seeks comfort from Nicola

Summary: Elliot tells Nicola that he saw her kissing Dan, and she tries to convince him that he is mistaken. However, she is unsuccessful, and he later tells everyone in the Woolpack, prompting Jimmy to declare their marriage over. Rhona tries to persuade Paddy to stay for Leo's sake, while an already upset Moira suffers further stress when Emma and James decide to pull out of Butler's Farm

Summary: Dan tries to save his relationship with Kerry by telling her that Nicola made the first move - which drives her into a violent rage and leads to her trying to kiss Ross - who sees this as a perfect chance to win his bet with Pete. James comforts Moira as they rescue a donkey together, Chas and Aaron make a final, desperate attempt to persuade Paddy to stay, and Pete goes on a date with a woman who is not what he expected

Summary: James feels guilty about his night of passion with Moira, and fears he will be found out when her bra is discovered in the back of the cab. Kerry is equally ashamed about sleeping with Ross, especially when she discovers he only did it to win a bet, and tearfully confesses everything to Bernice. Priya suspects that Rakesh is having an affair, while Nicola hatches a plan to save her marriage

Summary: Moira announces that she is selling the farm and leaving the village, to the shock of Holly, who is enjoying her new job. James begs Ross to keep his secret, but when he hears the news about Moira, he unexpectedly tells her that he loves her. Zak and Lisa fear that the police may give up looking for Belle, David proposes to Tracy yet again, and Priya arranges a surprise for Rakesh that he is far from happy with

Summary: The Dingles double their efforts to find Belle as the police give up the search - but they come close to finding her without realising. On the streets, Belle's mental state continues to deteriorate and she is robbed by a group of revellers. Moira rejects James, who is tempted to tell Emma the truth, and Priya succumbs to bulimia following Rakesh's rejection

Summary: Tracy makes peace with Vanessa when she helps organise a surprise birthday party for her. However, the reconciliation does not last when Frank is released from prison and plans to move to the village. Rakesh leaves for Lahore, promising to make things up to Priya on his return, Lisa gives up hope of ever finding Belle, and James agrees to put his feelings for Moira aside

Summary: Belle is tormented by the voices in her head, and a psychiatrist decides to have her sectioned. Jermaine tells Zak and Lisa that she may have schizophrenia, and feels guilty for not having seen the signs. Carly urges Vanessa to tell Tracy the truth about Frank moving in, a mix-up of entertainers ruins Johnny's birthday party, and Liv's bad behaviour at school threatens Aaron and Robert's business plans

Summary: Vanessa tries to keep Frank's return to the village a secret from Tracy, only for her to see them together in the pub. She is outraged to overhear her father telling Vanessa that she is the only person he cares about and decides to take revenge. Lisa is devastated when Belle refuses to see anyone but Jermaine, Ross tries to persuade Kerry to keep quiet, and Aaron departs for France, leaving a miserable Liv behind

Summary: Pollard is furious to discover someone has taken his money, and Tracy persuades him to suspect Frank, who is arrested. Tracy later confesses to David what really happened. Kerry uses Ashley's condition to conceal her own lies from Dan, Lisa is desperate to raise the funds for Belle to be treated in a private clinic closer to home, and Leyla and Priya make plans to attract buyers for the Mill

Summary: Lisa asks the Sharmas for a loan to fund Belle's treatment, but is turned away. Charity offers to steal the money they need, but Lisa does not want the risk - but after further rejection from Chrissie, she becomes tempted. Tracy cancels the wedding and confesses to Pollard what she did to Frank. Priya's anxieties mount up as she realises the Mill may not be worth as much as she hopes

Summary: Charity is aghast at Lisa's plan. Priya confides in Leyla. David and Tracy look to the future.

Summary: Paddy sneaks into Smithy Cottage, but is furious to discover how much Pierce has changed his former home, so barricades himself inside, smashing the place up and refusing to leave until Rhona returns. Ronnie tells Lawrence that he is leaving for good, Leyla urges Priya to tell Jai about her eating disorder, and Robert is far from happy as Chrissie discusses her plans for the Adventure Park

Summary: Priya threatens to sue Chrissie for providing faulty equipment to the adventure park. Robert overhears this, and sees the dangerous site as a perfect means to get revenge - by challenging Chrissie to prove it is safe by trying it out herself. Paddy resists all attempts to get him out of Rhona's house. Jimmy accidentally joins a bereavement support group, and Priya makes plans for the future, unaware of the problems Rakesh has created

Summary: Robert sabotages the climbing wall before Chrissie demonstrates at the opening event. When he discovers Victoria has taken her place, he races to undo the damage - only to end up in a tricky position, but with a new ally in his quest for revenge. Tracy worries that David does not want to marry her any more, Jimmy's lies spin out of control, and Paddy learns to accept the situation with Pierce and Rhona

Summary: David gets his test results from the hospital, and Tracy promises to stand by him, no matter the outcome. She later angrily confronts Frank, who forces her into his car and drives away. Priya confides in Jai that her eating disorder has returned, and Victoria discovers that Chrissie is not Lawrence's biological daughter

Summary: Tracy wakes up to find herself in the middle of nowhere in Frank's broken-down car on her wedding day. She calls Vanessa, who races to the rescue with the dress, while Frank desperately tries to make peace with his daughter. David fears he will be left standing at the altar, while Holly tells Jai that she will be leaving the village soon

Summary: Tracy tries to make it to the church on time, but when she fails to hitch a lift, she and Vanessa are forced to accept help from an unwelcome source. Rodney suggests a way for Dan and Jimmy to settle their differences, Jai and Holly are caught in the act by Megan, and Finn is in trouble after Leyla is forced to make an explanation

Summary: Tracy wakes up to find herself in the middle of nowhere in Frank's broken-down car on her wedding day. She calls Vanessa, who races to the rescue with the dress, while Frank desperately tries to make peace with his daughter. David fears he will be left standing at the altar, while Holly tells Jai that she will be leaving the village soon

Summary: Kerry is overcome with nausea and comes to the realisation that she might be pregnant - but is terrified to find out for sure. Charity tells Megan that Frank has just got out of prison and lied to her about having been in Australia. Jai asks Holly to run away with him, and Nicola gets jealous when she sees Jimmy with Lydia

Summary: Ross and Charity try to kidnap a dog, but the plan goes badly wrong and they end up trapped on a climbing frame being menaced by an angry rottweiler. Charity decides the time has come to leave town, and Ross tries to persuade her to stay - but Cain's return provides a far more compelling reason to stick around. Kerry confides in Joanie about being pregnant, and Nicola follows Jimmy to his meeting, and joins the group herself to put him on the spot

Summary: Cain return to Emmerdale, only to find there may not be a place for him in the village any more. Zak and Lisa are furious at him for abandoning the family in their hour of need, Moira's divorce has come through, and Charity makes a big deal of her relationship with Ross. However, when he decides to leave, she claims she was only trying to make him jealous. Holly urges Moira not to sell the farm, and Jai suggests they tell people about their relationship

Summary: Charity is delighted to get Cain back, but furious when he denies it in public. Chas warns her not to get her hopes up about the relationship, but Cain is merely biding his time to pick the perfect moment to tell the world - which Brenda unwittingly supplies. Carly and Bob tease Jai about his mystery girlfriend

Summary: Rhona returns from holiday to be met by Paddy, who claims he wants to move on and asks for a divorce - to Pierce's delight. Adam spreads the news about Cain and Charity, leaving Chas feeling guilty. Frank makes a poorly timed joke that upsets Megan, but later shows a surprisingly compassionate side

Summary: Pierce notices something out of place in the house, and confronts Pearl in search of answers. Paddy is forced to confess what he did while they were away, and tries to make Rhona understand his reasons. Moira seems unconcerned when she discovers that Cain and Charity are back together, Jai turns to Priya for support as he struggles with his addiction, and Frank turns on the charm with Megan

Summary: Pierce forms a plan. Noah puts Charity straight. Jai plays things down.

Summary: Jai makes a confession. Paddy is upset that no one believes him. Charity dreads telling Cain her news.

Summary: Charity is delighted by Cain's suggestion. Joanie confronts Kerry. Rhona is impressed by Pierce.

Summary: Moira is thrown by Cain's plan. Kerry makes a big decision. Doug reassures an anxious Laurel.

Summary: Dan demands the truth. Ross is thrown by Charity's news. Marlon is insecure over Carly.

Summary: Kerry's world falls apart. Ross is angered by a drunken revelation. Priya jumps to conclusions.

Summary: Ross confronts James. Priya makes a heartbreaking discovery. Bernice takes pity on Kerry.

Summary: Rakesh makes a big decision. Chrissie gets a surprise guest. Emma simmers over James's betrayal.

Summary: Rakesh takes drastic action. Emma hatches a plan. Robert schemes with the new arrival.

Summary: James makes a disturbing discovery. Jai and Rishi learn the truth. Cain watches from a distance.

Summary: James's situation goes from bad to worse. Rebecca plays the long game with Lachlan. Charity tries to get Cain alone.

Summary: Desperate James tries to escape. Will Robert give in to temptation? Pierce feels betrayed.

Summary: The first of a special run of episodes that begins with a mysterious funeral. Each episode covers the last day of the deceased's life from a different point of view - but who is in the coffin will not be revealed until Friday. The first episode focuses on Aaron, who finds himself being threatened with false accusations of sexual abuse by Lachlan, and takes desperate measures to silence him. Meanwhile, Robert prepares to propose

Summary: The second episode in this week's mystery death storyline focuses on Pierce, who leaves the village after arguing with Rhona. She decides to seek solace by joining Marlon and Paddy as they go on a camping trip with Leo. She receives a phone call from an apologetic Pierce and tells him she is at home - but he knows she is lying, and feels furious at being deceived

Summary: The third episode of this week's mystery death storyline focuses on James, who remains trapped in the house by Emma. However, he does not intend to stay put, defacing the wedding vows in defiance of his fiancee-turned-captor. When he hears a lorry parking outside the house, he sees an opportunity to escape - but Emma may have outwitted him at last

Summary: The fourth episode of the mystery death storyline focuses on Ashley as he attends his daughter's christening. Laurel offers to postpone the event when her husband seems confused, but he insists they go through with it. However, on the big day, he is experiences sensory overload, and cannot remember whose child is being christened. The realisation that he has forgotten his own daughter proves devastating

Summary: This week's run of episodes building up to a mysterious death heads towards its climax, as the self-contained storylines focusing on Aaron, Pierce, James and Ashley are drawn together in a devastating incident that leaves several of the villagers fighting for their life - and not all of them will survive

Summary: The mysterious death storyline reaches its tragic conclusion, as the identity of the regular character whose funeral was featured at the start of the week is finally revealed. Friends and family gather round as medics struggle to save the lives of several of the villagers - and not all of them will make it

Summary: Cain is incriminated in the aftermath of last week's tragic conclusion. Chrissie and Lawrence make plans for Rebecca's birthday, unaware she is plotting against them as she waits to discover the truth

Summary: Rebecca pleads with Lachlan not to tell anyone about her affair with Robert, but when he realises she is not to be trusted, he gives the game away in the middle of her birthday celebrations - prompting her to reveal that Chrissie is not really Lawrence's daughter. Moira comes to Cain's defence when he is questioned by the police - but later tells him to leave the village as soon as possible

Summary: Lawrence tries to hide the results of the DNA test, but Ronnie convinces him that Chrissie and Rebecca need to know the truth. Cain and Charity get ready to leave for France, but Noah refuses to go, declaring that he wants to stay behind with Moira and telling his mother that he never wants to see her again. Lisa excitedly waits for a visit from Belle, but Jermaine fears for her health

Summary: Cain and Charity bid farewell to Emmerdale and prepare to start a new life together - but Cain suddenly stops the car on a country road and makes a devastating decision. Lawrence tries to make peace between his two daughters, Kerry tries to persuade Bernice to throw a Halloween party while Doug and Diane are away, and Tracy and David return from honeymoon

Summary: Cain ends his relationship with Charity, leaving her alone in his car while he walks back to the village. Devastated, she drives away and arrives at the edge of a cliff, where she seems poised to take drastic action. Lawrence makes Chrissie and Rebecca co-managers of the business, and Lisa becomes ill during an argument with Joanie

Summary: Zak is surprised to see Cain returning to the village, but a bigger shock follows when the police reveal that his car has been retrieved from the bottom of a lake. The Dingles fear that Charity has died, but Cain suspects she is trying to deceive them. Kerry plots to make Dan jealous as preparations for the Halloween party get underway, and Rakesh proposes a business plan to Jai

Summary: Kerry and Dan plan to get together at the Halloween party. However, when Dan swaps costumes with Ross, it leads to an unfortunate revelation and the evening ends in disaster, leaving Kerry to seek solace in the arms of Sam. Jermaine helps Megan to steer clear of Frank, but Zak is suspicious of his reasons, and Priya fears that Rakesh no longer finds her attractive

Summary: Zak suspects Jermaine of cheating on Belle with Megan, and punches him before learning the truth. Lisa challenges him over his actions, the confrontation stirs up unresolved feelings for each other. Belle pays her family a visit, but her mother realises she is not being honest about her condition. A fight breaks out between Ross and Dan, and Priya feels the pressure at work

Summary: Priya finds the note from Rakesh's failed suicide attempt. She does not realise it is old, and becomes convinced he is going to kill himself today. He tells her everything, which leads her to make a revelation of her own. Lisa tells Zak to stay away from her, and Dan is furious when he discovers that Kerry kissed Sam at the party

Summary: Priya ends her relationship with Rakesh, despite his pleading that they can work through their problems, and later makes a confession to Rishi. Kerry decides to use internet dating, and Liv suggests that it might be just the thing to cheer up Lisa. Tracy is delighted when David agrees to let Frank work in the shop

Summary: Jai persuades Rakesh not to leave the village, and Priya tells him that even though their marriage is over, she still intends to give him a place to stay and help him to solve his financial problems. Finn visits someone in the hospital, and Frank persuades Sam to help him get closer to Megan

Summary: The people of Emmerdale gather to bid farewell to their friend and neighbour at the funeral. Chrissie is annoyed that Rebecca is using the family name, but Lawrence is oblivious to her protests. Megan finds herself feeling less suspicious of Frank when he asks her out

Summary: Lachlan is not sure whether he can trust Rebecca, but falls for her lies when she convinces him that Robert knows about the evidence and advises him to hide it. Later, she follows him into the woods to find out where he has put it. Belle returns to Emmerdale and announces that she is coming home for good, but is worried that Lisa will be upset at her plan to stay with Zak

Summary: Rebecca turns up at the bonfire party just as Chrissie is about to use the blaze to destroy the evidence, and accuses her sister of attacking her and framing Andy for shooting Lawrence. The children being so close to the fire triggers a panic attack in Nicola. Belle and Jermaine try to start their relationship afresh, while Joanie urges Zak to call Lisa and tell her that their daughter has returned home

Summary: The Whites are questioned by the police, and discover there is incriminating footage of Lachlan. Diane storms into Home Farm, and accuses them of arranging a cover-up. Joanie and Zak try to explain Belle's condition to the kids, but are worried they may end up being afraid of her. Ross kisses a furious Victoria, and responds to her rejection by challenging her to tell Adam, while Rishi offers Nicola his help with a compensation case

Summary: Ross goads Adam over Victoria and a fight soon breaks out between them. Victoria tries to break it up, but is pushed to the ground - which leads to her discovering that she might be pregnant. Zak is furious to discover the kids are wearing metal hats to protect themselves from the voices in Belle's head, Diane organises a protest at a Home Farm PR event, and Rakesh offers Nicola compensation

Summary: Adam and Victoria anxiously await the results of the pregnancy test. He tries to reassure her that the test will come back negative, but does not realise that she actually wants to have a child - and is now convinced that he does not share her plans for the future. Belle moves out of Zak's place, and a rock is thrown through the Home Farm windows

Summary: Chrissie gives Diane, Doug and Bernice an eviction notice, saying they have seven days to leave Brook Cottage. Diane responds by trying to threaten Lachlan into making a confession, but she loses her temper and only ends up incriminating herself. Kerry makes a good impression on one of Jai's clients, while Jimmy tries to persuade Nicola that she needs some time alone

Summary: Kerry disrupts Jai's business meeting by attacking George the client for ignoring her after she slept with him. Jai fires her on the spot, while Priya decides they do not want to do business with George. Later that night, Kerry breaks into the factory to exact her revenge. Nicola is suspicious about Bernice and Jimmy both wanting to get rid of her, and Rebecca tries to persuade Lawrence not to be so hard on Diane

Summary: Kerry wakes up in the factory covered in chocolate and whisky, and hurries to undo the damage she has caused before Jai and Rishi find out. Rebecca tries to seduce Robert, making Aaron jealous, while Lawrence reassures Diane and Doug that they will not be evicted. Megan asks Frank what he was imprisoned for, and Bernice confides in Jimmy that she feels like a bad parent

Summary: Diane tries to get through to Chrissie, but when reasoning with her fails, she resorts to threatening her with Lawrence's shotgun. The incident prompts a confession from Chrissie that she is terrified of her own son, unaware she is being watched by Lachlan. Dan is not impressed with Kerry's latest scheme and urges her to do the right thing. Rodney questions Bernice's feelings for Jimmy, and Leyla encourages Megan to give Frank another chance

Summary: Chrissie is worried when Lachlan is missing from school. Rebecca volunteers to look for him in the village, hoping to seize the chance to exert her influence over him. She is successful, and soon Home Farm receives a worrying visit from the police. Frank has a run-in with an old enemy while on a date with Megan, Kerry makes a demand, and Pierce does not take kindly to getting relationship advice from Paddy

Summary: Will Lachlan confess everything? Liv hatches a plan. Frank’s past comes back to haunt him.

Summary: Liv warns Marlon that Paddy is still in love with Rhona, but when he discusses her suspicions with Bob, they are overheard by Pierce, who is driven into a jealous fury. Rebecca tries to convince Chrissie that she needs to take the fall for Lachlan, and Frank sneaks away to deal with his past - but Megan is not convinced by his excuses

Summary: Pierce hits boiling point. Brenda begs Carly for help. Has Belle let the cat out of the bag?

Summary: Jai’s plan backfires. Paddy tries to help Rhona. Emma struggles with her guilt.

Summary: Belle is accused. Leyla makes a discovery. Rhona tries to help Pierce.

Summary: Will James’s inquest reveal the truth? Zak and Joanie make a decision. Frank’s past arrives in the village.

Summary: The Bartons are left reeling. Will Tracy learn Frank’s secret? Marlon is panicked over April’s revelation.

Summary: Time is running out for Frank. Cain grows suspicious of Emma. Finn is desperate.

Summary: Cain is furious to discover Emma is in Moira's house, but later finds that she has been asked to help with packing up Holly's things. Emma tries to convince Moira that she will be a prisoner in her own house as long as her ex-husband's caravan is parked outside. Frank lies to the police, Lawrence and Chrissie blame Rebecca for Lachlan's situation, and Marlon and Carly make plans for Christmas

Summary: Robert feels certain he will get Andy back once Lachlan pleads guilty - but his hopes for the future are shattered when Rebecca forces him to break her nephew out of prison, threatening tell Aaron everything if he does not. Finn fears that Kasim is going to die, Emma hijacks Cain's peace offering to Moira, and Frank tries to make peace with Tracy and Vanessa at David's birthday party

Summary: Chrissie tells Rebecca that she has to choose between Robert and her family. When he rejects her, she spitefully decides to tell Aaron about their kiss. Bernice comes to Jimmy's aid when he accidentally starts a fire in the kitchen, but Nicola is less than pleased to find them together. Moira confronts a humiliated Cain, Lawrence swallows his price and begs Ronnie to stay, and Emma offers to help Finn find Kasim

Summary: Jimmy goes to the spa, in urgent need of a break, but the manager will not let him check in. Bernice comes to his aid and is forced to pose as his wife to resolve the problem - which results in Nicola getting an e-mail from the hotel that leaves her very suspicious. Lawrence fears everyone is talking about him, Belle considers her future, and Charity complains that Aaron and Robert are always fighting

Summary: Nicola arrives at the hotel and confronts Jimmy, convinced he is lying to her. She is seemingly won over by his story, but is unaware that Bernice is hiding in the wardrobe. Lawrence finally admits to Ronnie that he loves him - and feels brave enough to say it in public. Robert and Liv make plans to buy the Mill together, but Aaron refuses to support them

Summary: Belle considers going to college with Zak's encouragement, but she faces a serious decision about her future when Jermaine reveals he has got a job in America, and wants them both to emigrate. Pete is outraged to discover that Emma has located Kasim, while Rodney and Laurel plot to force Nicola and Jimmy to talk about their problems

Summary: Zak implores Belle not to leave for America with Jermaine, and the Dingles conspire to change her mind - but Cain favours a more direct approach to making her stay. Jimmy decides to go away for a month to give Nicola time to think, leaving both fearful that their marriage may be over. Pete worries that Finn will get hurt if he goes to see Kasim, and Rhona is proud of Pierce learning to manage his anger

Summary: Belle tries to convince her mother that she is happy to be leaving, but Lisa is not convinced. As the date of Jermaine's departure is brought forward, the Dingles prepare a surprise party to convince Belle that her home is in Emmerdale. Finn finally meets Kasim, Laurel discovers that Gabby has been playing truant, and Rhona tries to put some romance back in her relationship with Pierce

Summary: Finn spends time with Kasim, and a growing attraction develops between them. But he realises that he has to reveal the truth as soon as possible, especially when Emma shows an interest. Lisa and Zak promise to support Belle no matter what she chooses to do with her life, Gabby misinterprets Laurel's advice, and Rhona's plan to give Pierce an early Christmas present does not turn out as she hoped

Summary: Gabby deals with her angst by getting drunk with Liv and running naked across the cricket pitch. However, footage of the incident ends up on the internet, while later, she collapses unexpectedly and has to be rushed to hospital. Pete encourages Finn to talk to Kasim, but Emma is determined to get to him first. Rhona asks Paddy how he feels about Chas, while Zak and Joanie plan to move to Leeds

Summary: Ashley falls into a confused state while visiting Gabby at the hospital and lashes out, accidentally hitting Laurel - who realises she has some serious decisions to make about his long-term care. Belle finds Liv and advises her to take the video of Gabby off the internet, but Aaron fears his sister has gone too far this time and that people will not forgive her. Finn tries to make things up to kasim, while Lisa tries to persuade Zak to stay

Summary: Sandy offers to babysit Dotty so Laurel can have some time to relax, but she ends up with an increasingly confused Ashley on her doorstep. After she narrowly saves him from being run over, she resorts to locking him in his room. Bernice threatens to get Chas's alcohol license revoked over what happened to Gabby, Cain and Zak fear that Emma is plotting to take over the farm, and Pollard demands that Frank pay back what he owes

Summary: Laurel's plan backfires. Zak and Emma come to blows. Leyla is on the warpath.

Summary: Emma seeks revenge. Laurel sees things in a new light. Leyla seizes an opportunity

Summary: Aaron realises that Liv was telling the truth about Gabby, and comforts her when he finds her trying to drown her sorrows. She begs him to find them a home of their own - and Rebecca accidentally gives him an idea how to do just that. Moira takes drastic action after an accusation from Adam, Laurel finally realises that she needs help, and Lisa goes on a date

Summary: Aaron breaks into Home Farm in the middle of the night, intending to steal the money from the safe. However, he leaves it open and Rebecca realises she has been robbed. Paddy asks a client on a date, but is surprised at her choice of setting. Arthur overhears something worrying, and David is annoyed when his order of Christmas trees is much larger than he asked for - but Frank confidently declares that he can sell them all

Summary: Liv is delighted when Aaron tells her that he intends to buy Mill Farm. However, their hopes for the future are overshadowed by a revelation about Robert from a drunken Moira. Tracy tries to get rid of Leyla by telling her that Pete wants to move in, but her plan backfires. Rhona comes to Paddy's rescue when he tries to wriggle out of his unwanted date

Summary: Arthur enjoys a day playing at the pirate ship, and seeing him happy helps Laurel to forget her troubles - until a confused Ashley suffers a bad fall and hits his head. Leyla overhears David saying that she should move out, while Paddy is forced to turn to Chas for help when the woman pursuing him will not take no for an answer. Aaron tries to control his jealousy, and Moira cannot face returning home

Summary: Ashley is rushed to hospital after his fall, and Laurel confides to Marlon that he may have suffered permanent damage. When Ashley sees Marlon comforting Laurel, he accuses her of having an affair, and later gives Diane the slip to wander the streets alone. David and Leyla both try to make things right with Tracy, and Lisa suggests she and Zak volunteer as Santa Claus and Mrs Claus

Summary: A special episode shown entirely from Ashley's point of view as he wanders the streets alone and confused. The episode is designed to recreate the experience of dementia, using camera and editing techniques to provide an insight into how people with the condition perceive the world

Summary: Moira wakes up with a hangover and realises she has a meeting with a potential buyer for the farm. She fails to make a good impression on him, and later turns to Pete for support - only for them to end up kissing. Doug urges Laurel to reconsider full-time care for Ashley, Jimmy returns to the village, and Finn confides in Tracy about his lack of sexual experience

Summary: Moira starts drowning her sorrows again, and despite Cain's intervention, drives away in her van - but she ends up hitting Pete when he pushes Jacob out of the way. Laurel tells her children and Sandy about her decision concerning Ashley, and Zak reveals that he has not told Joanie about being Santa - which may be a problem when Kyle joins the queue of children waiting to see him

Summary: Cain covers for Moira following the accident by claiming he was driving as Emma tends to an unconscious Pete. However, events take a turn for the worse when the police start asking questions and Jacob suddenly collapses. Laurel returns home to a festive surprise, and Zak and Lisa decide to steal a Christmas tree from Home Farm

Summary: Cain goes to see Moira when Pete warns him that she may not be able to keep her story straight, only to find her distraught and destroying her home in a drunken rage. Zak and Lisa's plan to steal a Christmas tree brings back happy memories of their past together, and Jimmy buys a gift to get back into Nicola's good books - but the reaction it provokes from his friends leave him worried he has made a terrible mistake

Summary: Joanie worries that she is losing Zak. Meanwhile, a recording found on Belle's laptop casts a shadow over the day.

Summary: Joanie tells Zak that she does not want to remain friends, even though it would make Kyle happy. She decides to take charge of her life, with devastating results for the Dingles. Ronnie feels that Lawrence's Christmas present was far too generous, while Jimmy tries to work out where a new necklace Nicola is wearing has come from. Leyla invites the Bartons to help her welcome Jacob home from hospital, but ends up offending Emma

Summary: Cain is determined to go after Joanie when Liv finds out where she is from Kerry's phone. Lisa persuades him to let her go instead, and tries her best to persuade Joanie to return to the village and not separate Kyle from his father. Jimmy finds out where the mystery necklace came from, but gets into trouble when he tries to put things right. Chrissie catches Ronnie out, and Kasim panics when Emma suggests he move in with Finn

Summary: Nicola fends off questions from Angelica and Elliot about where Jimmy has gone. When he returns to make peace, a blazing row erupts instead, so the children decide to take matters into their own hands - and the Kings soon realise they are missing. Kerry attends her compensation hearing as Pollard demands she pay him what she owes, Joanie tells Cain where he stands with Kyle, and Kerry is not happy when Dan buys a ticket for singles night at the Woolpack

Summary: Kerry gets drunk and flirts with a man at the Woolpack's singles night in a misguided attempt to make Dan jealous. But when her suitor suddenly turns nasty, Joanie is forced to take matters into her own hands. Elsewhere, Emma tries just a little too hard to make Kasim feel like he is part of the family, Nicola suspects Jimmy is up to something, and Chrissie isn't happy when Rebecca decides to invite half the village to her New Year's Eve party

Summary: Kasim admits to Leyla that he feels Finn is coming on too strong. Pete tries to persuade his brother not to get too carried away, unaware he is planning a very grand public gesture. Joanie gets into even more trouble, and Rebecca discovers that Chrissie has altered the slideshow she was planning for the New Year's party - so decides to get her revenge

Summary: Kerry gets drunk and flirts with a man at the Woolpack's singles night in a misguided attempt to make Dan jealous. But when her suitor suddenly turns nasty, Joanie is forced to take matters into her own hands. Elsewhere, Emma tries just a little too hard to make Kasim feel like he is part of the family, Nicola suspects Jimmy is up to something, and Chrissie isn't happy when Rebecca decides to invite half the village to her New Year's Eve party

Summary: Kasim admits to Leyla that he feels Finn is coming on too strong. Pete tries to persuade his brother not to get too carried away, unaware he is planning a very grand public gesture. Joanie gets into even more trouble, and Rebecca discovers that Chrissie has altered the slideshow she was planning for the New Year's party - so decides to get her revenge