Season 44 2015

TV-PG

Robert arranges to meet Aaron later. Chrissie unexpectedly leaves Lachlan with Robert as she goes into Leeds with Lawrence. Zak and Lisa apprehensively let Belle go to see Lachlan. Nicola asks Brenda's advice on how to explain to Angel that she's lost the baby. Aaron's angry when Robert bails on him again and tells him if he doesn't turn up this time their affair is over.

Finn lets James and Pete believe he's going on a date as he rushes out of the farm all dressed up. Robert tries to get Chrissie to speak to him but she continues to avoid him. David drops Rakesh from the football coaching. Eric, Val and Victoria drive Finn to see Emma. Chas informs Katie of Robert's investment in Aaron's taxi business.

Finn nervously prepares to tell his family he's tracked down Emma. Cain buys a bottle of whiskey as a replacement for painkillers when the shop runs out. Alicia passes comment on how often he has been buying them and suggests he see a doctor. Katie breaks the news to Leyla and Vanessa that she's selling the house and a viewing has been fixed for later that day. Finn breaks the news to James, Ross and Pete about Emma and asks them to come with him the next time he sees her.

Debbie is concerned for Cain and suggests that he goes home to get some sleep after discovering he spent all night at the garage. Moira tries to make Pete see Finn as a right to see Emma. Cain is horrified when Debbie's car breaks down, aware that it's his fault. Pete tries to persuade Victoria to talk Finn out of seeing Emma but she ignores him.

Charity tries to get Cain to tell her what's wrong but he threatens to throw her and Noah out if she persists. Katie tells Robert that the rings are back at the jewelers being fixed and warns him she knows he's having an affair with 'A' in front of Chas, threatening to tell Chrissie. Debbie is furious to find Ross working at the garage and walks out. Dan is equally furious when he witnesses Ross driving off in the pickup. Kerry launches across to the garage and confronts Cain.

Andy isn't pleased that Katie confronted Robert behind his back. Robert lies to Andy and apologises saying he thought he was doing them a favour by collecting the rings for them. Charity tries to push Cain into telling her what happened at the hospital, not believing his story. Moira's concerned when they fall silent when she arrives and confides in Chas.

Robert offers to take Lachlan to football training so Chrissie can have some time to herself. Victoria vents her frustrations to Andy that Adam promised to win her back but has made no effort. Robert offers to pay for the kids football team outfit when Alicia informs him they're struggling to cover costs.

Chas witnesses Alicia sneaking into Robert's car. Cain's annoyed when he finds out Debbie has reinstated Dan. Charity warns Noah that she might have to go away for a while. He asks to stay with Cain in her absence. Lachlan steals money from the Home Farm petty cash. Adam offers to take Victoria's old boiler to a scrapyard upon learning the heating engineer is charging her for it.

Moira, Debbie and Charity wait for news on Cain at the hospital. Back at Wishing Well Cottage, the Dingles struggle to act enthusiastic for Samson's birthday. Chrissie blames David for Lachlan's tattoo. Moira refuses to see Cain until he signs the operation papers. Adam turns up at The Woolpack to surprise Victoria and she ropes him into helping her cook. The Neurosurgeon tries to coax Cain to have the operation, pointing out that he should have been coming in for checkups since his injury and insisting on the seriousness of the situation.

Moira is irritated to find Charity already waiting at the hospital. Sam discovers Samson's birthday card with money from his uncle and aunt in it has disappeared. Zak, Lisa and Sam suspect Belle but she denies it. Cain's taken through for his operation. Lachlan tells Belle he's got a job at the shop and teases her how everyone she knows seems to end up in hospital. Belle rushes off panicked.

Emma confronts James and Moira about their affair in the pub and is rocked further to learn that they ended up with a son together. Aaron sorts a site for the scrap business behind Wishing Well Cottage. James takes Emma through to the backroom and informs her that he never knew he had a son with Moira until last year and that John never knew either. Emma threatens to tell him but James explains that he's dead and Moira remarried.

Georgia tries to come up with a way of secretly getting Jai to the registry office. Moira tells James that Emma turned up at the farm. Jimmy and Rodney are still concerned as Nicola buries herself in work. Zak finds money missing from the pot while Lisa finds two empty vodka bottles outside the cottage.

Katie tries to get Belle to talk to her but she frantically pushes her out the way and runs past her, locking herself in a car. Kerry's amused to find out that Sean's accident was just a broken toe after jumping off his bunk-bed. Pete tells James that when Emma returned he told her to go and slammed the door in her face. Tracy admits she's been sleeping in the barn for a couple of nights.

Belle panics when Zak mentions getting in touch with her YOT officer, Pamela. Tracy has secretly spent the night at The Grange but is caught by Val helping herself to some breakfast. Megan warns Jai that she's told Ali that Rachel didn't send the presents. Sam confesses that Belle wasn't responsible for the stolen money and vodka, explaining that Tracy's back. Tracy offers to work at the B&B to pay off her debt of a room for the night.

Cain breaks the news to Moira that Noah will be staying with them if Charity gets sent down. Finn obsesses over Emma not returning his calls. Eric's annoyed by Val moving Tracy in, but she's impressed when she gets a grumpy guest to leave a tip. Charity is nervous as she waits for the court case to begin.

Aaron revels in the moment as he wakes next to Robert in their hotel room. Cain tries to boost Charity's morale ahead of going to court. Sam's spent the night in Tracy's room at The Grange and asks her to keep it quiet. He deliberates over what to do in court as Tracy tell him to protect Charity.

Zak is irritated to see Sam being cosy with Tracy. Cain keeps Charity's confession of love for him secret from Moira. Jimmy is given an idea when Aaron approaches him to buy a truck for the new business. Megan and Jai are on tenterhooks as they expect Rachel to turn up for Archie at any minute. Ross and Finn are downhearted when Emma makes plans to leave already.

Nicola's apologetic when she is unable to sleep with Jimmy again. Chas informs Adam of Eric's complaint. Dan, Ali and Rachel storm up to the factory and confront Megan and Jai just as they are about to leave with 'Archie'. Emma goes to see Pete and tells him she wants to put things right but he throws her out.

Rakesh helps Jai, Rishi and Megan get their stories straight for the police. Megan is sickened by their shunning of 'Archie'. Katie apologises to David for accusing Alicia of an affair. Priya's infuriated when she hears the news.

Megan hides out in a B&B as the police search for her. Lisa's glad when Lachlan arrives to apologise to Belle and walk her to the bus stop on her first day back at school. Leyla receives a phone call from Megan. Alicia works out who she's speaking to and follows her. Eric tells Tracy that he wants her gone by the end of the day.

Moira's inspired when she spots Emma exchanging pleasantries with Chas in the street. Jai begs Rachel to let him have access to Archie. Megan is released without being charged. She arrives back home to discover Jai hasn't even looked into what's happening with Social Services. Nicola goes to her doctors' appointment and is told she's experiencing the menopause early. Moira tries to build bridges with Emma but doesn't get far.

Bernice and Rodney pick up on Jimmy avoiding Nicola and confront him. He tells them she's going through early menopause. Zak surprises Lisa with flowers for their anniversary and Sam convinces her to go for a drink later. Finn offers to babysit Jack when Debbie has to go into town. Rishi tries to convince Jai to make up with Megan, making him realise he only has a chance of a relationship with Archie if he has a stable family.

Finn plans to confront Pete for how he treated Emma but she tells him to stop interfering. Jimmy tries to avoid Nicola's baby making schedule. Jai agrees to let the dust settle before fighting to see Archie and re-employs Ali. Emma informs James about Pete's threat and asks him to have a word. Kerry plans to reunite Sam and Rachel by giving Rachel a makeover. James asks Pete not to spill Emma's secret but finds himself unable to defend her when Pete states he can't trust her around a child.

Emma spots Pete approaching as she walks away from the barn and realises she can't leave James without being seen. She screams for help and feigns ignorance as Pete helps her free him. Rachel apologises to Sam but he's livid and realises she tried to trap him. Pete calls for an ambulance as Emma tries to resuscitate James.

Andy is puzzled by Katie's bad mood and questions why she didn't come to see the caravan they'll be staying in while working on Wylie's Farm yesterday. Laurel tries to cover the fact she was drinking with Nicola last night from Marlon. Katie apologises to Chrissie for yesterday and asks her to keep it just between them.

Pete agrees to consider joining Emma, Ross and Finn for tea later. Victoria picks up on a frosty atmosphere between Andy and Katie as they move out of Tug Ghyll and into the caravan at Wylie's Farm. Andy apologises to Robert for Katie's actions at the hotel. Val warns Tracy that Kerry is trying to split her and Sam up but she won't let it happen. Laurel is irritable at facing another month with no alcohol.

The police think the caravan fire was down to kids but Katie has her own ideas. Andy's irritable with her as she didn't insure the caravan. Val wangles an invite to Chrissie and Robert's wedding for Tracy and Sam. Katie storms into Home Farm and accuses Robert of starting the fire. She reveals that Chrissie followed Robert to the hotel as they tease her. Kerry warns Rachel that Sam and Tracy will be going to Robert and Chrissie's wedding.

Rachel and Tracy exchange insults in the street and Tracy warns her to stay away. Robert manipulates Chrissie into proposing they pull the sale of Wylie's Farm in order to get back at Katie. Sam's disappointed when Rachel cancels their afternoon at the park. Leyla discovers Georgia is planning to buy Tug Ghyll. She goes into cahoots with Rodney and Kerry to put Georgia off buying the house.

Preparations for the wedding get underway. Aaron tells Robert he made a mistake ending their affair and wants one last goodbye. Robert tells him it doesn't have to be over and they arrange to meet at Wylie's Farm. Aaron tries to get out of telling Katie about the affair, informing her he was wrong.

Aaron's devastated when Robert insists on still marrying Chrissie and walks out. Katie is smug over her hold on Robert as he begs her to delete the photo. Finn explains to Pete how Ross broke into Emma's and ransacked the place in order to force her to live with them.

Aaron struggles to comprehend covering up Katie's death but agrees to go along with it. He covers up any trace of him and Robert being there as Robert leaves to get married. Ross is devastated as Emma is unable to deny that she tried to kill him. Ali agrees to let Jai see Archie later as Priya arranges it.

Andy sits weeping, cradling Katie's body before calling Victoria at the wedding reception with the news. Victoria gets Robert to drive her up to Wylie's Farm. Jai gets tired of Priya's meddling with Archie and tells her he won't need her help at the factory anymore. Aaron begins self-harming as the news about Katie steadily filters back to the wedding guests.

Chrissie and Robert agree to cancel their honeymoon. Chas shuts the pub as a mark of respect. Priya asks Jai to consider giving her a permanent job in the factory office. Chas voices her suspicions that Robert had involvement in Katie's death but Victoria tells her to keep her theories to herself. Debbie finds Ross working early at the garage. Finn tells Emma he wants her gone by the end of the day and doesn't want to see her again.

Belle avoids taking her medication. Finn asks Moira for his old room back at the farm as he can't stay with Emma. Robert takes his anger out on Lachlan when he talks about Katie. Chas still suspects Robert's involvement in Katie's death and threatens to expose his affair with Aaron.

Debbie asks Andy to come and see the kids but he isn't keen. Lisa and Sam discover Belle has gone missing overnight. Emma's pleased when she discovers James has convinced Finn to stay at Dale View. Rhona sees Pearl with a letter informing her she's thousands of pounds in debt.

Cain, Lisa, Zak and Harriet arrive just as Belle is about to jump. Emma reacts badly to James's divorce request. Belle explains to the Dingles and Harriet that Gemma killed Katie and that she's threatening to kill Lisa too which is why she must jump. Harriet gets Lisa to sneak out and ring for an ambulance. Andy struggles when Sarah talks about Katie being in heaven and begs Debbie to take her and Jack back home.

A downbeat Emma breaks the news to Finn and Ross that James has asked for a divorce. She's cheered up when they advise her to apply for a vacancy at the GP Surgery. Alicia looks forward to the dinner at Home Farm later. Emma seethes when she sees James and Adam chatting in the café. Lisa frets about how Belle is going on.

Diane tries to get Andy to make arrangements for Katie's funeral but he insists on returning to work. Paddy convinces Adam to give Aaron another chance. Emma prepares for an interview at the GP surgery. Ali berates Laurel for clocking in late at the factory again. Moira suspects Val of switching the scrap signs at the scrapyard.

Moira tells Adam that Emma was responsible for the sign switch at the scrapyard. Georgia tries to find out what is happening with Tug Ghyll as Katie accepted her offer but Leyla accuses her of being insensitive. Alicia is confused when David suggests she wear something that shows a little less cleavage ahead of their meeting with Robert and Chrissie. Laurel meets Nicola and Bernice for a drink before work.

Diane's concerned when Andy refuses to go to Katie's funeral. Kirin begins his work experience at the factory as a ruse for Priya to show Jai she's capable of running the business. Debbie tries to make Andy realise he needs to be at the funeral for Sarah and Jack's sake. Chas, Leyla and Vanessa plan a tribute to Katie at one of her favourite riding spots.

Andy goes to collect the last of Katie's things from Tug Ghyll. Nicola's disappointed when Jimmy fails to comment on her new dress. Chas angrily accuses Aaron of sulking when he tells her he's not going to Katie's funeral. Priya and Kirin come up with an idea to assert Priya's authority at the factory. Laurel nervously prepares for her interview at Hotten College, pouring herself a little vodka to steady her nerves. Aaron goes to see Robert and tells him he's changed his mind and is attending the funeral where he plans to come clean about their involvement in Katie's death.

Robert tells Chrissie and Lawrence that Andy needs to stay with them for a while so they can keep an eye on him. Bernice encourages Jimmy to treat Nicola. He books them into the B&B for dinner. Robert tells Diane and Chas that Andy tried to commit suicide last night and he and Aaron stopped him. D

Jimmy is confused after spending the night with Nicola at the B&B but failing to do anything other than sleeping. Chas isn't keen on celebrating her birthday and continues to worry about Aaron's affair with Robert. Aaron overhears her talking to Paddy.

Jacob isn't impressed when Lachlan signs the photo book for Alicia from him and Jacob. Megan is annoyed with Jai when she finds out he's been buying things for him behind her back.

Rachel tells Rodney and Brenda that she's been offered a job in Luton. Nicola corrects the gossips that she didn't steal Amba but she is going through the menopause. Chrissie finds a woman's scarf in Lachlan's bag. He covers saying he bought it as a present for a girl at school. Rodney tries to convince Jimmy to make a grand gesture to get back in Nicola's good books.

David decides to start Alicia's birthday a day early as he plans to whisk her away to Paris on the actual day. Ali struggles as Rachel prepares to leave with Archie for Luton. Lachlan skives off school and offers his assistance at the shop. Ali tries to make Sam see that if he loses Rachel again he'll regret it.

Chrissie keeps Lachlan off school when he complains of feeling sick. Sam and Rachel break the news to Samson and Archie that they are together again. Val feels under the weather and gives Eric a list of jobs to carry out at the B&B before the judges arrive.

The police arrive with more questions for Alicia. Nicola, Bernice and Angelica make a fuss of Jimmy for his 50th birthday but he worries that Nicola is putting on a front. Zak and Lisa nervously prepare to visit Belle, aware that it's a year since Gemma died. Chrissie becomes angry with Robert's lack of support when Andy defends Alicia.

Anticipating news to spread through the village, Alicia breaks the news of Lachlan assaulting her to Jacob. News spreads around the village of both Alicia and Lachlan's 'affair' and Alicia reporting Lachlan for assault with general opinion being that the assault is the most likely to be true.

Alicia shoves all of her provocative clothing into a bag telling Leyla she's having a clearout. Chrissie is incensed when DC Bright informs her they're dropping the case against Alicia and Lachlan just wants to move on. Marlon tries to rally Laurel over job hunting. Val is breathless but covers her coughing fit when Eric arrives.

In the hospital, a worried Eric and Finn sit and wait for news about Val, who still remains unconscious. Kerry is frustrated to have Tracy living at Dale Head and storms out after they argue. Chrissie finds herself condemned by the village as she defends Lachlan and becomes involved in a harsh exchange of words with Lisa, Kerry and Pete. Marlon struggles with his and Laurel's money issues and feels guilty that it is impacting on April. Alicia shuts herself away, worried about what people will be saying about her.

At the hospital, Val's family urge her to get better but she is still unresponsive. Dr Williams questions Eric about resuscitation but Eric insists "resuscitation" won't be necessary. Pearl chips her tooth and has to go to the dentist. Kerry and Tracy's feud steps up a gear leading to a food fight in the café. Emma is struck by how much Finn cares for Val as he confides in hospital nurse, Darren. Alica gets dressed up in her usual clothing and arranges a shift at The Woolpack. Laurel is disappointed as she returns from signing on to discover her night with Marlon has been cancelled due to him covering at the B&B.

Andy sleeps on the sofa besides his wedding album. Laurel continues to feel useless as she keeps thinking about her hidden bottle of vodka. Leyla is concerned about Alicia when she hears what happened in the pub. Ashley feels sorry for Laurel as she continues job hunting. David is worried when Leyla passes on the news about what happened at the pub and tells him he needs to keep a closer eye on Alicia.

Laurel pours herself a large glass of vodka to set herself up for a busy day ahead with her interview. Paul arrives and goes through some coaching with her. Lawrence is disgusted to discover that Tracy has stayed with Andy and tells Robert to have a word with him, leaving Robert feeling awkward. David struggles to know how to act around Alicia.

Doug is still worried about yesterday's events and Laurel knows she needs to put things right. Chas and Debbie are unimpressed when they see Tracy with Andy. Rachel's irritated when Jimmy asks her to do a clean of Mill Cottage ahead of Nicola's return but is cut up by Tracy who offers to do it for a cheaper price. Laurel goes to impress Bernice with her sales pitch. Brenda is surprised to find out from Priya that Nikhil has a girlfriend, Tanya, who he's planning on moving in with. Laurel apologises to her dad and reveals the good news that Bernice has given her the job.

Vanessa is worried that Kirin will realise today is her birthday as her mobile phone continuously buzzes with texts. Bob is astounded when his daughter Carly arrives in the village totally out of the blue wearing a wedding dress. Eric prepares to fool Val into winning the B&B competition as she is set to return home, when in reality they came 7th. Carly urges Bob to jump in the vehicle with her, as she is on her way to get married and wants him to be present.

Carly asks Bob for a loan, but he refuses. He tells Brenda that he wants to keep Carly in the village, but Brenda is unconvinced that it's a good plan. Things are going well for Vanessa as Paddy is considering her business investment. Rhona also tells her that Kirin has booked her the day off so he can treat her. Lisa is excited about Belle coming home tomorrow. Darren the nurse arrives to deliver flowers sent to hospital for Val from Rodney. Rachel worries about Belle's return and how she'll behave around the kids.

Vanessa feels a million miles from Kirin, as she hasn't seen him since she revealed her cancer scare. Lisa is excited as she prepares for Belle's homecoming. Vanessa tries to talk to Kirin and asks if he will take her to her next appointment. Kirin agrees.

Pearl drops her IOU book when Aaron accidentally runs into her. Edna picks it up when she fails to notice it and also notices a betting slip. Andy puts Tracy firmly in her place when she refers to them being 'an item'. Kirin is disgusted with himself for not being able to support Vanessa. David and Leyla are happy that Alicia seems brighter. Edna gives Pearl her IOU book back and encourages her to say if she has a cash flow problem.

Sarah is disappointed that Andy won't be attending her school play. Kirin is hopeful when Vanessa calls by, thinking they might be back on, but he is soon left disappointed once again when she reveals she's just picking up some stuff.

Chrissie and Lawrence are shocked to find Chrissie's car covered in red paint. Val agrees to let Tracy move back in at The Grange and offers her her job back. Tracy confides in Diane that Andy scared her. Bernice goes to see Andy and tells him that she is there for him if he needs her as he regrets how he's been acting. She encourages him to pick himself up.

The solicitor calls Chrissie to put back their meeting, and Lawrence is concerned at her desperation to prove Lachlan's innocence. In the café, Emma watches Carly intrigued as she talks about going on the pull. Pearl is guilty when Paddy insists that he is taking her to the memory clinic. Andy is grateful when he learns Chas and Aaron are putting the proceeds for their half marathon to one of Katie's favourite charities.

In the barn, David loses it when Lachlan tells him that he is bringing a case against Alicia and starts throwing him around. Lachlan begins to worry as he realises David isn't going to back down and the pair begin tussling as he tries to make an escape. David forces Lachlan down and shows him how Alicia felt when he assaulted her.

Eric urges David to get a solicitor as David breaks the news to Jacob. Lawrence urges Chrissie to call the police on David, but she wants to speak to Alicia. Lawrence warns her against this. Laurel is hungover on Marlon's birthday. Rhona is forced to agree to pay £5000 for the equine centre if they have a chance of being successful. Vanessa tells a shocked Paddy about her lump.

Jimmy is miffed about being a house husband in Dubai. A desperate Pearl tries selling her jewellery to Eric but he isn't interested. Lawrence and Lachlan are unimpressed when Chrissie admits that she didn't mention the kidnapping to the solicitor and insists she's doing the right thing. Lachlan is told that he'll be charged at Youth Court and could be put on the sex offenders register.

As Nicola gets ready for the big move, Jimmy is less enthused. Paddy struggles with the enormity of Pearl's betrayal. Alicia worries for Chrissie but David insists it's not her problem. Lawrence is also still questioning Chrissie's decision to shop Lachlan. Ross arranges to see Carly again. Laurel tells Jimmy that it will take something drastic for Nicola not to go to Dubai, which gets Jimmy thinking.

Bernice is shocked to see Nicola back in the village. Pearl admits to the police that she has committed fraud. Ross is cold with Carly, asking if she knew about him and Donna. Robert gives Chrissie the support she is seeking over Lachlan. Despite his misgivings, Ross can't resist Carly's sense of fun and sexiness. Nicola tells Jimmy how important Dubai was to her, but he fails to see her point of view.

Carly tells a thrown Bob that she is leaving the village leaving Brenda unimpressed. Aaron is not happy that his fundraising account is up by £2,000, guessing immediately who has donated. Carly is shocked when her recently dumped fiancé Sunil turns up in a flash car demanding cash to reimburse him. Nicola is stunned when Jimmy tells her he's taking out a court order to stop her taking Angel to Dubai.

Robert tells Aaron that he didn't make up with Katie; they rowed and she fell through the floor. He admits he deleted the photo of them kissing. Val is still feeling ill when Finn tells her that he is fed up with Emma treating him like a kid. He arranges with Eric to book a room at the B&B for him and Darren, leaving Val unsettled. Processing what Robert has told him, Aaron lays into him furiously in a total rage before bolting, leaving Robert wondering what he'll do next.

Andy lets slip to Moira that Adam is planning on proposing to Victoria tonight. Victoria plans her early birthday party. Priya suggests that Georgia should sign up for online dating. Lawrence suggests a family trip following Robert's assault but Robert is unsure about leaving Aaron. Val enquires about Finn's date with Darren and he confides in her about the abusive text. Chrissie and Robert give Victoria a coupon for a weekend at a cookery school with celebrity chefs.

Priya is frustrated to learn that Georgia has taken down her online dating profile, but she is left thoughtful after a confrontation with Rishi. Victoria tries to remain upbeat after talks with Moira about Adam moving into hers. Finn wallows in his misery over being dumped by Darren. Marlon comes downstairs as Laurel tries to hide her wine bottles. Chas tries to persuade Aaron to have money from her to pay Robert off. Victoria grabs Darren's number from Finn's phone and gives him a call when Finn leaves the room.

Victoria struggles to hide her turmoil on her birthday. Finn thinks he's found out the culprit of Darren's abuse when he finds the spray paint can in the bin at Dale View. Marlon worries about finances when Eric says that his assistance is no longer required at the B&B. Finn accuses Ross of spray painting the car but he insists it wasn't him. Kirin attempts to reach out to Vanessa but she is adamant that she doesn't want his pity, leaving him thwarted.

Adam and Vanessa wake up in bed together and immediately regret their actions. Emma and Ross are irked to learn that it was Val who caused the damage to Darren's car. Emma confronts Val, telling her how Finn feels about her and that she has let him down. Laurel is waiting to go on the family trip to London, but is torn when Kerry makes mention of a party she is holding for Dan's birthday.

It's the morning after the night before and Doug watches over Laurel, waiting for her to wake. Rachel is thoughtful when Ruby suggests she gets a job at the factory. Val's surprised when Finn makes up with her and promises he'll keep what she did quiet. A defensive Laurel wakes and insists to Doug that her drink must have been spiked.

Laurel is determined to stay on top of things as she takes April, Arthur and Leo off to the fete. Val writes a blog confessing her hypocrisy to her followers. Emma receives her divorce papers from James. Marlon tries to hide his doubts as Doug persists that Laurel has a drink problem. Laurel struggles to stay away from the booze at the fete but leaves to the kids protests when Doug turns up to check on her. Tracy and Finn find Val's blog post.

Aaron enjoys spending quality time up at Home Farm with Robert. Eric tells Pearl that he wants her out the house by the end of the day, leaving her wondering what to do with her stuff. Aaron lies to Chas about where he has been as they go on a run together. Ashley worries about Laurel as Harriet tells him of how she was drunk at Dan's party and the lies she had told Doug. Emma snipes to Ross wondering what James sees in Chas.s Pearl he wants her out of the house by the end of the day

Laurel feels the pressure as she can't remember what happened last night and squirms when Marlon asks if she is an alcoholic. Diane tries to reassure Doug as he worries about how much worse it could get. Ashley wants to help Laurel, but is unsure what to do. Chrissie arrives home but tells Robert that Lachlan still isn't speaking to her. Pearl tries to make amends with

The following morning, Aaron regains consciousness but is still unable to move. Chas worries about where he has spent the night when she finds out Adam hasn't heard from him. Adam employs a new security dog, Scrappy, at the scrapyard. David wants to be present for Lachlan's sentencing tomorrow but Alicia isn't so keen. Marlon drops April off with Bob and Brenda as he prepares to take Laurel away.

Alicia wants to go to court despite David's misgivings. James continues to be confused by his relationship with Chas when she insists on him not visiting Aaron but picks Paddy up. Sam asks Lisa to keep taking Noah to see Charity quiet from Rachel. Chrissie lies to Lachlan about his dad Donny not being able to come to court. Chas tells Paddy and Aaron that she's confronted Robert and got him to admit the affair is back on and plans to tell Chrissie.

Knowing Chas's time could almost be up, Robert is panicked as he still can't get in touch with his contact to call him off. Alicia tries to put on a brave face but can't keep it up when Leyla comforts her and tells David and Leyla what Lachlan said to her outside court. David struggles to contain his anger.

Jacob hears David and Alicia rowing. Rachel feels ousted at the Dingles' and Sam worries about her attitude. Carly's inspired when Bob mentions the half marathon going ahead today. Alicia suggests to Jacob that they should move away for a fresh start but Jacob is angry that she wants to run away from Lachlan. Chas, James, Emma, Adam, Andy and Pete leave for the fun run.

Carly is determined to get her belongings back from Sunil, so she convinces Bob to let her have the day off by saying she's got a house clearing job. Chrissie lays into Lachlan, pointing out that their house wouldn't be smashed to pieces if he hadn't goaded Alicia. She is disgusted when he tries to deny it.

The police arrive to question Jimmy and Carly over the break-in at Sunil's. Rhona is uneasy at James's tone regarding Paddy and Chas. On hearing more facts, James is even more suspicious of their relationship. Chrissie and her ex Donny bicker when he arrives to see Lachlan. James makes accusations to Chas, leaving her reeling by his words.

Leyla is puzzled to realise that Carly has slept in her van. Brenda is grateful but a little guilty when Bob tells Carly that she is no longer welcome. Chrissie is grateful that she and Donny seem to be on the same page about Lachlan. James is awkward as he comes downstairs after spending the night with Emma. Rishi plans a few surprises for Georgia to 'sweep her off her feet'.

Ali and Dan return from visiting Sean in hospital and it's clear the situation is bleak. Chas notes to Aaron that she and James have made up. She reminds him that they only argued due to her staying quiet about his affair with Robert. Belle is disheartened as she has no job or school to go to. Chrissie is at a loss when Lachlan refuses to go to counselling, but a smug Donny offers to help.

After discovering the truth about James and Emma, a hurt and furious Chas insists James leaves. Ali suggests to Jai that she and Rachel could do a job share so that she can see Sean when necessary, but is thrown to discover that Rachel is on a better financial deal. Finn, Pete and Ross confront Emma over whether she actually wanted James back or was just causing trouble.

Debbie is angry with Pete for letting James stay the night at Mulberry Cottage and warns him she wants him to go. Ali explains to Sean via telephone that she cannot visit him today because of work. Robert remains suspicious of Donny's motives for arriving in the village. Ross is keen to pay Aaron back for his attack on James. While walking in the village, Debbie witnesses Donny being bundled into the back of a car. Pete restrains Ross as he lunges for Aaron in the pub.

Lachlan worries it's down to him that Donny got beaten up, but Robert doesn't buy Donny's story. Finn plans a night off from Darren and arranges to share a night in with Ross and pizza. Chas is grateful when she hears Debbie has kicked James out to live in the B&B. Donny is determined to get himself out of his financial hole and asks Chrissie if he can borrow her car.

Finn begins to claustrophobic with Darren being constantly around. Donny and Chrissie argue over what is best for Lachlan. Donny insists that Lachlan needs a fresh start and tells Lawrence that Lachlan will always be known as 'the pervy kid' if he stays. Vanessa becomes irritated by Carly's stuff being messily discarded around the house.

Emma explains to Val the reasons behind what she did to Ross when he was a child and is relieved when Val tells her that she doesn't hate her. Chrissie is distracted by Donny's threats as she tries to celebrate Robert's birthday. Pete is still furious that Debbie blew the family secret so publicly. Finn sneaks out in the morning trying to avoid Darren. Ross is angry when he finds out Debbie has blabbed his secret. Leyla tells David they need to get Alicia back to her old self.

Chrissie tells Donny that she has left the ten grand up in his room, but Robert is curious and wonders what she is planning. Pete and Debbie make up. Chrissie and Ross go over their plan. Ross informs her that he will have an accomplice. Val and Finn come up with a new plan to scare Darren off. Alicia squares it with Chrissie for Jacob to wash all the Home Farm estate cars as punishment for trashing the place.

The pressure mounts as Donny begins rattling the hotel bedroom doors. Ross makes a call to Chrissie informing her that they have the money but are having to hide in one of the rooms. Finn is moping after Darren's outburst. David squirms as he broaches the subject of sex with Alicia, but it doesn't go down well when she finds out he's been talking with Leyla. Chrissie makes a call to Donny, warning him that he shouldn't have used Lachlan against her, uncovering that she was responsible for the set up.

Pete is annoyed that Ross was trying to involve Debbie in his business, unaware of the truth behind the matter. Debbie alters his mood by suggesting a wedding. Robert listens in as Chrissie refuses to give Ross his extra five grand, leaving him concerned as he needs to keep Ross on side. David and Alicia are happy and seem to be getting back on track.

Vanessa is uneasy when she gets called up to Butler's Farm. Robert attempts to speak to Chrissie and defend his actions but she's adamant she wants nothing to do with him. Adam is relieved when Vanessa tells him there is no need for awkwardness between them. Ross wallows in his self-pity and tells Emma that he thinks Debbie and Pete are a mismatch.

Ross has bought himself a new sports car, leaving the villagers wondering how he could afford it. It is Kirin's 18th birthday; Priya plans a surprise party. Marlon and Laurel return home and Doug is pleased to see Laurel looking better. Chas is keen to get Robert moved out of the pub.

Adam is pleased by Aaron's change in attitude when he promises to finally focus on the scrapyard now. Bernice refuses to let Tracy clean the house, despite Jimmy's efforts and suggests he hire Laurel as his PA. Vanessa starts having second thoughts about having a termination when she sees Marlon and Leo together and realises this could be her only chance to be a mum. She tells Rhona that she plans to tell Kirin and Adam.

Jimmy is gutted when Jai gives Laurel a poor reference by admitting that she was drunk at work. Jai suggests that Jimmy shouldn't trust Laurel with his child. Kerry and Ruby try to remain positive about Sean as Ali and Dan meet with the consultant for news on his recovery. Unsure whether to employ Laurel and with Tracy still pushing him to give her a chance, Jimmy decides to take Tracy on as his PA.

Arthur tries to wake a choking Laurel, but to no avail. As he rushes out to get Ashley, a panicked but responsible April rings for an ambulance. Kirin is shocked when Vanessa tells him that she is pregnant. Ali and Dan inform Ruby and Kerry that Sean is still in a lot of pain and will require more surgery and physiotherapy but the doctors aren't sure it will help. Ali lays the blame with Dan saying he wouldn't have been in the car accident if he hadn't agreed to him joining the army.

Laurel wakes and is horrified to discover she is in hospital. Kerry and Ruby grow concerned for Dan as he blames himself for Sean's injuries. April tells Marlon about the time Bernice took her to hospital after drinking Laurel's 'nasty juice'. Vanessa wonders how much longer she can keep her pregnancy a secret as Kirin excitedly fusses over her, rousing Rakesh's suspicions.

Laurel is annoyed as Rhona comes round to keep an eye on her while he goes out. Kerry insists that Dan needs to stay behind so he can support Sean financially, but his heart breaks at the thought of losing Amelia, who will leave with Ali and Ruby. Belle tells Lisa that she just wants to be treated like a normal person. Dan is devastated as he tells Amelia that he isn't going with her to Liverpool.

Doug is horrified when he sees Marlon's bruised face. Marlon tries to remain positive, explaining that Laurel has finally agreed to see a doctor. Bernice is disgruntled that Jimmy can't see past Tracy, but he is enjoying her fussing over him. Laurel is shocked when Dr Cavanagh refers her to a detox centre.

Cain is concerned over Marlon's involvement with Laurel. Vanessa refuses to take a look at one of Moira's ewes after being called to the farm. Moira guesses that she's pregnant. Diane offers Marlon more time off work, but Laurel insists that she will be fine. However, when left alone, she retrieves her stolen bottle of wine. Harriet and Ashley fear the worst when they realise a bottle of wine is missing.

Laurel hasn't heard from Marlon and leaves another worried voicemail for him. Marlon has stayed the night at Butler's Farm. Cain remains adamant that Marlon should kick her out but Moira points out that Holly managed to pull through her addiction with the help of her family. Marlon is unreadable as he heads to see Laurel. Bernice has lost her watch and thinks Tracy is to blame.

Laurel sweeps out with the cash, forgetting to close the door. Daisy seizes her chance and bounds out. Chas makes an effort and joins Emma and James at their table. Bernice confronts Gabby over stealing her stuff and feels guilty over Tracy being kicked out. Marlon has an eye patch when Cain collects him. Cain fills him in on Laurel not making the meeting as she was drunk, explaining that he has given her money to go. Laurel heads to David's to buy wine.

Emma tells Val about her 'mugging' and James arrives to check on her as Val says it's obvious he still cares. Acting scared, she tells him the police want her to look at some mugshots and he offers to take her. Despite secretly being back at the B&B, Tracy looks at the jobs ads for Bernice's benefit, lying that she slept in the Cricket Pavilion. Leyla asks Alicia to step in for a photo shoot as her model has had to pull out due to shingles.

Aaron is sceptical about Chas's decision to go on holiday with James. Chas also has some reservations, as she is worried about leaving Aaron with Robert. Finn is suspicious about Emma after he sees her with a photo of him, Ross and Pete as kids having believed she kept the photo in her purse.

Chrissie is confused as her salons and Home Farm are hit with cancellations. She soon finds out that someone has been posting warnings of Lachlan being a sex offender on the Home Farm social media pages. Lawrence calls the police. Harriet hears the news and warns Alicia to delete her post as the police will be able to trace her IP address. Chas persuades Debbie into throwing a proper engagement party.

Alicia calls the police as the lads throw stones at the car with her and Lachlan trapped inside. Chas confronts Aaron about the kiss with Robert but he walks away. Ross persuades Finn not to say anything to James as he prepares to leave for France. Forced into close proximity, Alicia and Lachlan finally talk. Lachlan thanks Alicia for saving him and apologises for what he did to her, saying she didn't deserve it and he deserves a kicking.

Robert makes sure he looks his best for his meeting with Chrissie. Chrissie tells Lachlan's school he's not returning until they can guarantee his safety. Sam is concerned by Rachel's attitude and fusses over her. Eric is shocked to discover that David and Alicia are thinking of moving to Portugal. However, David secretly tells Eric he is not so keen for the move.

Aaron tells Robert what he can do with his money. Charlie has brought two heavies with him and demands his money back from Debbie and Ross. Ross wants to protect Debbie, so he gets in the car with Charlie alone. Cain witnesses it all. Rachel admits to Sam that she has been having nightmares. Cain demands to know what is going on as everyone begins to wonder where Debbie, Cain and Ross are.

Carly is unimpressed that Ross disappeared last night. David reluctantly agrees to talk to Rakesh over the Lachlan situation, worrying that he'll get in trouble for when he did actually kidnap Lachlan. Debbie is uneasy to learn that Ross didn't go home. Chrissie, Lawrence and Robert are still concerned as Lachlan is missing.

Priya tells David that Rakesh is jealous of him. Sam is nervous as Rachel is determined to have it out with Jai today after Sam's revelation that Jai kidnapped Charity. Robert tells Chas and Aaron that he is moving back in with Chrissie. Aaron tells Robert that he is in denial over being gay and insists another guy will come along in the future.

Sam is worried about Rachel's plan for them to disappear without telling anyone, wanting to say goodbye to his family. Laurel leaves multiple bright messages for Ashley asking if she can pick up Arthur for school. He continues to avoid her. After hanging up, she turns back to the bottle. Rachel tells Jai she needs the afternoon off for a doctors appointment.