Season 37 2008

TV-PG

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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