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Charity is feeling the pressure as Zoe insists that she must sign the pre-nuptial agreement and she can barely believe her ears when Zoe plays her the recording of the confession. Her aversion to signing the agreement causes friction with Chris - much to Zoe's delight. Marc starts to crack under the pressure of the dark secret he shares with the other youngsters and he confides to Ollie that the guilt he feels is all consuming. He contemplates confessing but Eve urges him to think of the others. Ashley takes Nicola under his wing and invites her to help organise the village bonfire. Carlos, meanwhile, approaches Diane for a reference and, thinking he is leaving the village, she is only too happy to help. She is shocked when he reveals he is staying for the sake of the baby and can't walk out of the child's life as Rodney did to Bernice. Joe returns to Emmerdale and, on Jason's insistence, agrees to meet Tricia to discuss a divorce.

Miss Strickland's death is weighing heavily on Marc's mind. Unable to cope with the guilt any longer, he decides on a course of action, which will change his life forever. At the bonfire party, the teenagers grow increasingly concerned by Marc's erratic behaviour. Eve is horrified when Marc drives off with the intention of confessing to the police that he was responsible for causing Miss Strickland's death. Marc walks in to the police station and confesses that he was solely responsible for the accident, which killed Miss Strickland. But his attempt to protect his friends is destroyed when Eve arrives and admits that he was not the only one involved. Marlon is relieved when Tricia tells him that she will be able to divorce Joe without any problems. But he is knocked for six when she asks him to marry her.

The teenagers who were involved in the hit and run that killed Miss Strickland are in for a rude awakening. Jack is stunned when the police arrive at his farm and tell him that they need to bring Robert and Andy in for questioning. Jack can barely believe what is happening, when Andy admits his part in the hit and run. Ollie is overwhelmed with relief when a detective arrives to question her. Unable to cope with the lies any longer, she confesses her part in the tragedy. Chris grows increasingly frustrated when Charity refuses to discuss their wedding plans unless he agrees to pay her a lump sum.

A new family lands in Emmerdale and prove themselves a smash from the outset. As Phil arrives with Jess, he crashes into Maggie, Lucy and Craig and Scott is forced to come to their rescue, but their prang proves unfortunate for Rodney who is forced to introduce them as the new management at the holiday village. Scott is flabbergasted and tells Rodney what he can do with his job. Charity can't escape Zoe's wicked ways in The Woolpack and she insinuates that her refusal to sign the prenuptial agreement is proof that she only wanted Chris for his money. With Ashley's 40th on the horizon and Bernice not around to arrange anything, it is left to Emily and Nicola to plan a surprise birthday bash. The families of the teenagers struggle to come to terms with the truth behind Miss Strickland's death.

Tension is mounting over at the Holiday Village when Maggie and Phil discover their cramped accommodation. Lucy is thrilled at the chance to earn some extra cash with some cleaning work. However Jess, being Jess, finds the prospect much less appealing. Craig is impressed with the beauty of Emmerdale - namely Chloe. Charity continues her battle of wits with Zoe and seeks a guarantee that she won't reveal their secret. Left with little choice, Charity finally puts pen to paper, assuring Chris that it is a gesture of faith. As Zoe watches on triumphantly, Charity then stuns them both by revealing a few home truths that leave them shattered. Nicola's plans for Ashley's birthday party take shape, but she deliberately excludes Carlos from the invite list. Things don't get any better for him when he is given the brush off by Bernice when he tries to comfort her. While the already troubled Angie is enraged to discover Sean and Lady Tara together.

Chris is furious at Zoe's antics, while Charity confides in Chloe that she thinks she has blown it with Chris. Chris shares his upset with Rodney but he is not entirely surprised by Charity's confession. Charity finally plucks up the courage to visit Chris and is shocked when he admits that he always suspected her affair with Zoe. She is stunned further when he reveals that he still wants her in his life. Emily and Nicola continue with their party plans and Nicola takes great delight in walking all over Bernice. Tricia steps in to fight Bernice's corner but succeeds in only making matters worse for her. Marc's shame over the hit and run is laid bare for all to see in the local paper, while Edna and Viv join forces to try and nip Betty's evil gossiping in the bud. Angie tries to pick up her career but feels as though it is all in vain and considers her future in the force. Sean prepares for his own court case and Tara assures him that his lawyer will make sure he doesn't get sent down.

After all of Ashley's recent problems, the village decides to try and cheer him up by holding a surprise 40th birthday party for him. But will he appreciate all the hard work they have gone to? Ashley is shocked when he walks in to the vicarage to find the place filled with his friends. But while everyone else is in a party mood, Ashley is seemingly in no mood to celebrate. On hearing that Bernice is working, he slips out of the party to see her. But he is heartbroken by what he discovers. Carlos, meanwhile, is desperate to persuade Bernice to make a new start with him away from the village. Chris is convinced that Zoe is going to ask him to move out of Home Farm. But he is surprised when she informs him that she is going to move out herself. Jess and Maggie's relationship reaches an all-time low, when an argument breaks out after Jess misses a family dinner.

Bernice is mortified when Nicola tells her that she knows Carlos has left the village and wishes that she had vanished with him. Diane visits Rodney and demands that he has a word with Nicola about her recent behaviour, but their anger quickly turns to passion when they begin to reminisce about their past relationship. One thing leads to another. Paddy tells Marlon that he has decided to ask Mandy for a divorce. Marlon warns him that Emily might misread the signals and expect them to get married. But Paddy is left regretting taking Marlon's advice, when Emily points out that she has no intention of getting married. Zoe is heartbroken when Chris tells her that he wants her to cut all ties with Joseph. With no where to go, Ashley offers to let Zoe stay with him at the vicarage. Edna is furious when she spots Eve talking to Marc. Jess attempts to build bridges with Maggie by cooking her a meal and Cain feels guilty when Zak admits that he misses Sam.

Zoe is devastated that her relationship with Chris has reached an all-time low and Paddy visits his solicitor to start divorce proceedings. Bernice is amused to discover that Diane and Rodney have spent the night together. Embarrassed by their night of passion, Diane makes Rodney promise to keep their indiscretion a secret. Thinking he was in Ireland, Lisa and Zak become increasingly concerned for Sam's safety when a letter arrives for him from his mum making it clear that he hasn't been near the emerald isle. Zak confronts Cain and demands to know why he lied about Sam's whereabouts. Zak decides to go in search of Sam but, before he leaves, he warns Cain that he will make him pay if anything has happened. The teenagers conquer their fears and return to school. But the experience is too much for Donna, who bolts from the classroom. Cynthia seeks reassurance from Danny that he wasn't involved in the hit and run tragedy.

Zak drafts in the help of Marlon, Jack and Eric to scour the woods in the hope of finding Sam. Cain starts a hunt of his own in a bid to find him ahead of Zak and stop him revealing the reason for his disappearance. Zak unearths Sam first and is horrified to find out why he fled the family home. But Cain hits back with claims that Sam tried to attack him first and Zak finds himself torn between his two sons. After much convincing from Lisa, Zak tells Cain to get out. Andy isn't faring much better with Katie as he tries to convince her to stand by him. Things are looking up for Paddy, though, when Emily admits that she is starting to feel like his house is becoming her home and time looks like it is running out for the Daggerts when they get an unexpected caller at their squat.

Just as the future is beginning to look rosy for Paddy and Emily they receive a blast from the past that sends them reeling. As Emily prepares lunch in their lovenest, she is stunned to open the door to Paddy's wife Mandy - complete with suitcase. Mandy is equally shocked to find Emily in the house. Emily becomes increasingly uncomfortable as Mandy explains the reason for her return - to talk about her relationship with Paddy. Paddy is dumbfounded when he returns home to discover Mandy sharing the sofa with Emily and struggles to keep the atmosphere pleasant between the current and former loves in his life. Mandy receives an equally mixed reception from others in the village, including Tricia and Zak. Cynthia becomes increasingly worried about her future in the squat when a letter drops threatening action against her family. Lisa finds Cain and tells him to start appreciating all that Zak has done for him.

Poor Emily is beside herself with worry when Paddy meets Mandy to sort out the future. It's enough that the estranged couple are meeting at the vets surgery, where Emily is made to feel like a spare part. But when she later walks into The Woolpack and finds them continuing their conversation - she suspects Mandy has designs on rekindling her relationship with Paddy. Away from Emily's ears, Mandy confesses she still loves Paddy and wants to get back together. Scott is upset when Chloe tells him living together might spoil their relationship. Maggie impresses Rodney by suggesting they open the holiday village for Xmas and newly appointed bar manager Nicola lets her heart rule her head when she asks Craig to work behind the bar.

Mandy deliberately spoils Emily's evening when she reveals that contrary to what Paddy had said about needing to work, she has in fact been with him to see a marriage guidance counsellor. Poor Eric soon comes up against his old foe next who, not for the first time, punches him, following a row. Louise and Tricia compete with one another to flirt with customers in the pub for tips. Maggie is annoyed that Nicola employed Craig without telling her and exacts revenge immediately by signing up Chloe to work behind the bar with the blessing of Rodney.

Mandy manages to drive a wedge between Paddy and Emily, then skilfully moves in for the kill. Emily decides to visit Paddy to try and make things up after a row about the previous evening. But she is crestfallen as she arrives to see Paddy and Mandy kissing, through the window. Nicola and Chloe clash as she starts her new job. Chris is stunned to learn that Charity has invited a society magazine to cover the wedding and Rodney feels the strain caused by the age difference with Louise.

Mandy gloats to Lisa and then cruelly visits Emily to tell her that she and Paddy are an item following their night of passion. But Paddy has the final laugh on Mandy - even though it proves painful. He decides it's Emily he really wants and when she refuses to listen, he carries her from the house and to The Woolpack. As Paddy reveals his shocking decision to Mandy, she sees red and knocks him over with a punch. Craig upsets Nicola when he lies that he's got plans for lunch then goes out with Chloe. Chris becomes more concerned about the wedding when Charity reveals she'd like to arrive in a pink Cadillac and eat burgers and chips for breakfast. Jess makes an effort to get on with Lucy. Terry rehearses his best man's speech, even though he's not been asked. Marlon is put out at Tricia's flirty ways to try and get more tips from customers.

Nicola has the knives out for Chloe, convinced she's trying to seduce Craig. She even warns Scott about his girlfriend in an attempt to stir things up and when Chloe confronts her she tells her aggressively that it's pointless going to her dad, because he will always believe his daughter. Terry is mightily let down when Chris announces that Rodney will be his best man. Phil and Maggie clash over the way their daughters are dressed. Paddy reassures Emily about their relationship. Zak's efforts to resolve his differences with Cain fail.

Chris and Charity's wedding plans are forging ahead, but with the feud between the Tates and Dingles bubbling under the surface, it is going to be anything but a happy family occasion. Charity is shaken when Cain confronts her and threatens to destroy her big day. She visits the Dingles and tries to defuse the situation by inviting them to her wedding. Seth spots Chris at his father's grave and suggests that he should try and patch things up with Zoe. He approaches Zoe and tries to persuade her to attend his wedding. Terry is taken aback when Chris asks him if he thinks he is making a mistake marrying Charity. Meanwhile, Charity expresses some doubts of her own to Chloe. Mandy's hopes of getting back together with Paddy are in tatters and with no other reason to stay in the village, she decides to return to Southampton. After his recent infidelity,

Chris and Charity's wedding day is finally upon them, but while Chris nervously awaits the arrival of his bride to be, there are certain people who are avoiding the occasion like the plague. Zak and Zoe share their concerns over the wedding. Aware that the gulf between Charity and the Dingles is growing, Lisa reminds Zak of his recent cancer scare, and tells him that life is too short to waste on feuding. With her words of wisdom ringing in his ears, Zak eventually relents and agrees to attend. Charity fears the worst when the Dingles arrive at the reception and Zak demands to speak to Chris alone. But is he there to start trouble or call an end to their feud? Zoe follows Zak's lead and decides to attend the reception, but drunkenly announces what she thinks of their marriage. Despite the happy occasion, Charity has a few choice words for Chris that leave him feeling hurt.

Andrew is surprised to discover that Kathy has cut short her holiday. But he is in for an even bigger shock when Alice walks in to the room. Kathy confesses that she was concerned for her niece's safety and has brought her back without Elsa's knowledge. Chloe is upset when Nicola gives her a written warning, after she turns up late for work. Maggie is furious to hear what has happened and warns Nicola not to issue any warnings without her permission. Zoe apologises to Chris for her drunken behaviour at his wedding reception. But will he be able to forgive her after all that has happened? Lisa prepares a surprise meal for Zak to celebrate the end of the feud between the Dingles and the Tates. But Zak is in no mood for celebrations as he is upset that his relationship with Cain is at an all-time low. Jack is concerned by Andy and Robert's behaviour when they receive a visit from the Youth Offending Officer and Emily turns down Paddy's offer to move in with him.

In the cold light of day, Kathy begins to realise the serious consequences of bringing her niece back to Britain without her mother's permission. Kathy seeks advice from a solicitor. She admits that she suspected that Alice was being mistreated, but her hopes are dealt a massive blow when the solicitor tells her that without proof of abuse, Kathy could face charges of child abduction. The situation becomes even more volatile when Alan tells Kathy that he has received a telephone call from Elsa and she will be arriving in the village tomorrow. Angie is consumed by guilt when Marc tells the Youth Offending Officer that his parents marriage break up has deeply affected him. Len reassures Angie that she isn't a bad parent, but his words are unable to soothe her pain. Jack is left frustrated when he is unable to get a verbal decision from the Mobile phone representative, as to whether they are going to put a mast on his farm.

There is trouble brewing when Elsa arrives in the village with one intention - to get her daughter Alice back. Alice is excited to see her mother, but Kathy is irritated by her sudden arrival. Elsa demands to know why she took her daughter without her permission, but is stunned when Kathy says Alice was mistreated. Kathy isn't about to give Alice up without a fight, though, and disappears with her again. Jack's financial problems seem to be a distant memory when he receives a phone call from the mobile phone company, confirming that they would like to put a mast on his farm. But, Edna is not best pleased to hear the news. Angie is furious to discover that Sean has organised for Marc and Ollie to see a solicitor and Tara will be paying the bill. Ashley offers to let Cynthia and her family move in to the vicarage after they have been evicted from their home. And Sam manages to persuade Cain to move back home.

Kathy continues to harbour Alice as those closest to her voice their concern and start to question her actions. Alan tries to assure Elsa that Kathy will return her daughter soon, but she decides it is time to call in the police. At the Reynolds', Marc tries to look to the future and put the death of Miss Strickland behind him, but his solicitor has a word of warning for him that brings him back down to earth with a bump. He advises Sean and Angie that Ollie will probably face a light sentence for her part in the tragedy - but Marc could well be facing a stiff stint inside. With eviction from the squat on the horizon, a desperate Cynthia is forced to consider accepting Ashley's offer of help when she learns that the housing office hasn't found a new home for her family. Edna becomes increasingly irate at Jack's insistence to push ahead with plans for the phone mast and takes her petition door-to-door.

The thought of facing a future in prison proves too much for Marc and he decides he has only one option - to run away. Ollie and Andy learn of his plans but nothing they say can change Marc's drastic escape plan. He heads for Sean's haulage yard in the hope of stowing away in the back of a truck destined for the continent. But as the wagon leaves the yard, Sean charges after it and brings it to a halt. Has he rumbled his son? Much to the disgust of Cynthia, Danny agrees to deliver a package for Ray. Cynthia confides in Ashley that she doesn't trust Emmerdale's new Mr Big and she is shocked when she sneaks a peak inside the parcel. Alan overhears the Sugden children talking in the shop and realises that Kathy is hiding at the farm with Alice. As Kathy and Alice visit Nick in prison, Alan feels it is his duty to let Elsa know where she can find her daughter.

Viv is busy trying to drum up support against the phone mast but Bernice and Tricia have differing opinions on the subject. Angie is frantic when she discovers that Marc has vanished and Sean realises that he must have escaped on one of his trucks when he visited the haulage yard. They are reunited in their hunt for him and frantically try to catch up with the wagon. Angie tries to phone the driver but their frustration is heightened when the call goes unanswered. The pair finally catch up with the truck before it reaches the continent - but will Marc still be on-board? Elsa confronts Kathy at the farm but isn't prepared for what comes next. Alice tells her mother that she hates her and doesn't want to be with her. Elsa is forced to retreat and returns to the B&B without her daughter. Armed with the evidence from the suspicious package, Cynthia confronts Ray and demands to know what her son,