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Mandy appears in court charged with common assault and assaulting a police officer. But her big mouth gets her into even deeper bother with the magistrate when she interrupts her solicitor to explain that she didn't mean to hit Stella, she was aiming for Eric, and that Angie shouldn't have interfered. When she foolishly asserts the judiciary is as bad as the police she's as good as signed up for a stretch inside! Bernice finally admits to Gavin, she failed to get a loan. But he stops her from informing Alan, saying he has a plan. Later he begins to work his charms on Stella. Emily's father John stuns Viv when he appears at the Post Office and demands she is home by a certain time. Jack tells the lads he's keeping them off school for a week to help him. And Graham tells Kathy now she's found Mr Right in Biff - and they're planning to wed - he can leave Emmerdale a happy man.

Butch makes a startling and upsetting discovery when he escorts Emily home. And his waif-like girlfriend begs him to leave before he makes matters worse with her father. Kelly is astonished when she learns that Mandy has been sent to jail for three months for assault. Bernice twigs Gavin's plan when they are invited for tea to Home Farm. When they leave Bernice is furious that Gavin could think of getting Stella to back their bid. Graham is set to leave Emmerdale and brings Kathy a going-away present - a photograph of the two of them with Rachel. Later an emotional Kathy breaks down as she studies the photograph and rushes off to persuade Graham not to leave - exactly what he hoped would happen.

Butch has the problems of the world upon his shoulders. The hapless Dingle, sickened by the abuse Emily has been suffering at the hands of her violent father, turns to Seth for advice. But the ex-gamekeeper gets hold of the wrong end of the stick and becomes concerned by Butch's questioning. Alarm bells sound for Graham when Kathy discovers a photo of his first wife. The murderous school teacher decides to tell her the 'official' version of how she died - suicide, but will she be fooled like Rachel? Bernice tells Gavin that she can not carry on lying to Alan about her failure to secure a bank loan. Gavin suggests they could ask Stella for a loan, but she flatly refuses. Guilt ridden Bernice confesses all to Alan, much to Tricia's delight. Marlon is left looking for a new housemate when Jack tells him that he is going to put up the rent on Annie's Cottage. And Eric offers Stella a business proposition - to transform Home Farm into a Health and Beauty Spa.

Butch is concerned when Emily fails to turn up for work. The love struck Dingle buys some flowers and sets out to see her. When he arrives at her house, he is shocked to discover that she is covered in bruises. And to make matters worse, she reveals that her father has made her promise that she will not see him again. Later, Emily returns to work. But when John arrives to collect her, Butch confronts him and demands to know where Emily's bruises have come from. Graham has convinced the village that he has managed to get his life back in order since Rachel's death. But, behind closed doors, his behaviour is as worrying as ever. Scott is amused to learn that Roy and Kelly have been house hunting and are intending to use Vic's insurance money to buy a home. Eric is increasingly frustrated in his attempts to persuade Stella to invest in his Health and Beauty Spa venture. And Marlon is appalled to find that Jack has offered Terry a room in Annie's Cottage.

The course of true love is running anything but smooth for Butch. The young lad turns to Betty for advice about Emily, but their conversation leaves her confused. And when Viv tells her that Emily is terrified of Butch, Betty is left speechless. Betty then confronts Emily and questions her about her bruises, but her reluctance to answer only leads to one conclusion - Butch is responsible. Kathy and Biff's wedding preparations hit a snag because Roy and Marlon are convinced they will be his best man. Before Biff can let Roy down gently, Graham's advice persuades the lad to reject the role. Stella offers Bernice the money to buy The Woolpack. But she is surprised when her offer is refused. But the glamorous barmaid begins to regret her noble stance when Alan reveals that Ploughman's Theme Pubs are interested in buying The Woolpack. And Jack rents out a room in his house to Pete, much to Robert's annoyance.

Tragedy strikes when Butch confronts John and accuses him of acting violently towards his daughter, Emily. John flees the scene accompanied by Emily. Convinced he can force a confession, Butch pursues their Land Rover at speed. Clouded by his fury, John loses control and crashes. With smoke billowing from the Land Rover, Butch is forced to do some quick thinking. But will he be able to save them in time? Biff reveals to Marlon and Graham that he is facing a dilemma - he has been unable to book a honeymoon for himself, Kathy and her niece Alice. Conniving Graham suggests that Alice wouldn't mind Biff and Kathy going on honeymoon alone - aware this is the last thing she would want. When Biff reveals his plans to the two ladies in his life, little is he prepared for their reaction. Later, Graham tells Kathy that he warned Biff to take Alice's feelings into consideration.

Butch keeps a vigil over Emily's hospital bedside. Learning that her father is in a coma and that she is being discharged, Emily confesses to Butch that she has never been on her own before, but he promises to look after her. Graham's intentions are anything but honourable when he helps Kathy look for a wedding dress. Later he goes in search of Eric and asks him to buy back Rachel's engagement ring. On her return home, Sarah explodes in fury when she discovers that Jack has made some drastic changes without consulting her. Viv suggests to Stella that her relationship with Alan seems to be developing, and that he might be after her money.

Kathy's wedding preparations hit a snag. With the big day just around the corner the bride to be is overwhelmed with things to do. Graham offers to help Kathy find a photographer. Later, she is taken aback when Graham asks her to wear Rachel's engagement ring on a necklace - as a symbol of the friendship between them. Kathy visits Laura and shows her Rachel's engagement ring, and the legal eagle suggests that Graham may be developing romantic feelings for her. Zak and Lisa are stunned by the events which have occurred while they were away. He confronts Police Sergeant Angie Reynolds and tells her that he won't forget how she has treated his family, but Angie responds with her own warning. Jack's apologises to Sarah for the changes he made while she was away, but his words fall on deaf ears.

With her wedding to Biff around the corner Kathy is beginning to have niggling doubts about her feelings for Graham. Biff is unaware of the gift Graham gave her and goes up the wall when he finds out. She must tell Graham she is not interested! Bernice's dreams of owning The Woolpack look shattered when the area manager for a pub franchise agrees to meet Alan's asking price and swap contracts the following week. But Gavin reckons there is still a way to get ownership. Marlon's attempt to write a best man's speech is branded libellous and obscene by Bernice. And Sean warns Lisa to keep Zak out of Angie's way or there'll be trouble.

Fury erupts between Biff and Graham in a confrontation over the gift to Kathy. Could this spell the end of their wedding plans? Conniving Gavin spends a day at a health club with Stella - unbeknown to Bernice. He's got his eyes set on The Woolpack and sees the gullible millionairess as his ticket to being a landlord. But just how far is he prepared to go? He's not the only one with designs on Stella. Alan is growing attracted to the lady of the manor too, much to Eric's annoyance. Tricia tells him to make a move - harbouring secret desires of living in luxury. And Butch woos Emily with flowers and suggests a day out to Leeds. She later tells her hospital-bound father that she has a boyfriend - the man who saved their lives.

Biff takes off his and Linda's wedding rings in a symbolic gesture to Kathy. And he offers his hand and sincere apologies to Graham for punching him. The couple announces to the Diner that the wedding is back on. Butch and Emily go shopping in Leeds and over dinner she tenderly leans over to kiss him. Alan takes the bull by the horns and asks Stella to marry him. She's polite but says she'll need time to think. Gavin eyes the development with a wry smile.

Kathy and Biff's big day is approaching, with one big issue to resolve…the ring Graham gave her. But Biff is relieved when Kathy agrees to return it. Kathy explains to Graham that their friendship has not been affected, but after she leaves he flies into a rage. Alan is confident that Stella will agree to marry him. While Bernice is genuinely happy for him, Tricia has her own agenda - becoming the new Lady of Home Farm. But Stella has Gavin on her mind. And it's not long before their passion gets the better of them. Love is in the air for Butch and Emily. But Zak is concerned to find how strong Butch's feelings are.

With her wedding only a day away, Kathy is having serious doubts about her future with Biff. Laura suggests that she may be making a terrible mistake by marrying Biff if she still has feelings for Graham, who secretly seems hell bent on destroying the wedding. Graham tackles Kathy and confesses he is in love with her. His words strike a cord and the pair kiss - but will Kathy come to her senses before it's too late? Stella asks Bernice how she can let Alan down lightly. Sarah confesses to Angie that she is concerned about the state of her marriage to Jack. And Emily's seduction techniques seem lost on Butch.

Kathy and Biff's wedding day arrives, but with so many secrets in the air, trouble is just around the corner. Graham confronts Biff and tells him that Kathy has feelings for him and when Graham reveals that they have kissed, Biff explodes in fury. Meanwhile, Kathy admits to Laura that last night's incident with Graham has convinced her that she should marry Biff. With the ceremony getting closer and closer, both Kathy and Biff become concerned about Graham's whereabouts - but for startlingly different reasons and when he enters the church midway through the ceremony, those in attendance are unprepared for what happens. Alan's attempt to find out if Stella has made a decision regarding his marriage proposal ends in failure when she claims she is feeling ill and leaves. Instead of going home, Stella visits Gavin and it is not long before they are in the throws of passion. They are forced to do some quick thinking however, when Bernice arrives back unexpectedly.

Kathy has the world's problems upon her shoulders. Betty tries to console Kathy, but her heartbreak is evident when she reveals that she brought the nightmare of her wedding day upon herself. With the whole of the village gossiping about the wedding debacle, Kathy turns to Laura for advice, but she is left down heartened. When Chris arrives to offer his sympathy there is little she can do to control her emotions. But her real anger is aimed at one person - Graham. And when he approaches her, Kathy makes it clear who she really blames for Biff jilting her at the altar. Butch and Emily are surprised when John discharges himself from hospital. And when he arrives home and demands that Butch should leave, the love struck Dingle is surprised by Emily's reaction. Wheeler-dealer Scott, gets his comeuppance when he's sacked from his job for poaching clients. Viv begins to panic when Kelly announces that she has found the house of her dreams and needs her deposit money.

Emily faces an uphill struggle with her father John, when she tries to persuade him that Butch's intentions are honourable. Meanwhile, fed up Butch can't believe that Emily doesn't want to see him anymore. Lisa visits John and tries to win him over, but her efforts are in vain. But will Butch give up so easily? Bernice is disappointed to learn that Ploughman's Pubs will be buying The Woolpack. But Gavin has his own plans, and they involve Stella. Eric offers Zak a job - collecting gym equipment. But the pair are incensed when a mischievous Ollie interferes. Kathy's temper gets the better of her when Marlon suggests he should be made manager of the Diner. And Viv is outraged to discover that Scott is unable to repay Kelly's deposit money. Stella discovers that money doesn't necessarily bring happiness. When she finds Tricia looking around the stables at Home Farm,

Sarah tells Angie of the previous night's activities and her troubles with Jack. Angie points out that the marriage needs spicing up and the two agree to meet later for drink. Later in The Woolpack Angie tells Sarah she needs to keep Jack on his toes - and should show more interest in other men, namely Pete. John warns Emily to stay away from Butch and she agrees. Butch explains to Stella that he has been helping out at the farm because Emily cannot manage, but that he is keeping up with his duties at Home Farm as well. Stella notices that he has hurt his face and Butch explains that Eric gave Zak a free sun bed and he got himself burnt. Butch arrives at the farm hiding his face from Emily who tells him she'll get some cream to help it heal. Butch is concerned to hear that John may soon be out of bed and Emily tells him to keep away from the windows in case he gets spotted.

Zak decides to help Butch with his complicated love life, and ignoring his pleas not to interfere, confronts John. But for once the tempestuous Dingle uses a diplomatic approach rather than his fists. And his words of wisdom seem to strike a chord. But Emily's hopes of a reconciliation are shattered when her father tells her that it's his responsibility to protect her from a troublemaker like Butch. Seth is intrigued when he hitches a lift with Stella and discovers that she is going to visit her business advisor. Bernice is worried about having to move once The Woolpack has been sold. But little does she know of Gavin's plans. And Betty offers Kelly some words of advice regarding her relationship with Roy.

Intrigue is rife when Eric, Viv, Alan, Ashley, Bernice and Butch receive a letter from Stella inviting them to a meeting at Home Farm. Viv thinks Stella is going to lend her money for Kelly's house deposit. And Alan believes she must have decided to accept his marriage proposal. On their arrival it becomes clear that this is to be no ordinary meeting - they are here to watch a video, which marks the end of the lottery winner's connections with the village. Bernice is left flabbergasted when Stella tells her that because she was her only true friend, she is giving her the money to buy The Woolpack. Butch is thrilled to learn that he is now the caretaker of Home Farm. But there's deep upset and some harsh truths for Viv, Alan, Ashley and Eric.

Life is looking rosy for Bernice. With the deposit money for the Woolpack in her bank account, her life plan finally seems to be in order. Tricia warns Gavin that unless he lets Alan and her continue living at the Woolpack - she will tell Bernice of their afternoon of passion. And when she twigs that Gavin slept with Stella, the two-timing rat is forced to concede. Kelly can barely contain her anger at Viv and Scott. With her deposit money a distant memory, Kelly visits the Post Office to collect the last of her belongings. Viv tries to apologise, but her efforts make matters worse. Suddenly Kelly grabs Scott's car keys and dashes out. Emily tricks John into letting her go to the Emmerdale Cricket match. But he's furious when he discovers that she's still seeing Butch. And Marlon is thrilled to learn that Kathy is going on holiday for a few weeks and is leaving him in charge.

Emily gets her dad prepared for the day of the cricket match. Scott gets little sympathy from Viv. Roy tells Kelly she is being silly. Nobby and Gavin toss. The Emmerdale team are a sorry lot. Seth and Ernie bet on the result. Sarah is bitchy to Viv. Emily gets involved in the umpiring much to everyone's dismay. John watches the clock. Paddy is rubbish at cricket. Bernice admires Gavin's googlies. Scott gets short shrift from Lyn and Betty when he tries to find Kelly. Terry has a go at him in front of everyone. The Woolpack team are losing. Scott chats to Tricia as she sunbathes. Emily calls Gavin out. Ashley chats to Bernice about Stella's warning. Paddy is out. John finds Emily's cricket flyer. He knows she's been lying. Emily's decisions mean the Woolpack wins. They treat her in the Woolpack afterwards. Kelly shows Roy a good time in the back of Scott's car.

Emily is torn but she goes with Butch. The cricketers are all having a drink in the pub. Bernice asks Ashley if he has ever been in love. He tells her about his past love affairs. She waxes lyrical about being a vicars wife. Emily is tortured about what to do now. She is very scared about defying her father. Kelly throws the keys to Scott's car into the bushes. Scott asks Donna to give him her money so he can pay Kelly back. Marlon drinks a yard of ale. Then Jack has a go. Viv flirts with Richie. Chris tells Zoe about taking on a new driver. Maggie tells Zoe how annoyed she is that Frankie is on the long-haul trip to Eastern Europe. Kelly winds Scott up and makes him apologise to Roy. Kelly tells Scott the car is at Fairview Woods at the junction with Water Lane. Butch takes Emily to Home Farm so she will be safe from her dad. Pete tells Maggie that Zoe went to Southampton and Maggie goes mad at Zoe. Maggie and Zoe have to be separated. Zoe is very shaken.

Love's young dream Butch and Emily appear to be heading for a fall. For when Emily visits Viv to apologise for her absence from work, father is watching her every move. John follows Emily to Home Farm, and forces his way in to the house, intent on persuading her to come home. When Butch walks in, John erupts in fury and goes to strike Emily. But Butch intervenes and gives John a taste of his own medicine. Kelly confesses to Roy that she is sick of the cramped living conditions at Annie's Cottage. Viv admits to Scott and Donna that there is little chance of finding Kelly's deposit money as she has spent her savings on refitting the shop. Marlon puts the first piece of his master plan to improve the Diner into action - much to Betty's angst.

Sweet-natured Lisa comes up with the perfect plan to melt the cold war between Butch and Emily. Butch thought Emily had tramped back home to dad after he gave him a good wallop for threatening her. But Lisa uses her womanly wiles to persuade Emily to move into the Dingles homestead … and Butch is left with a grin from ear to ear. Sarah and Jack have a huge fall out when she says she wants to work at the diner to help make ends meet. Betty thinks Marlon is acting above his station taking on staff while Kathy is away - and promptly quits. And Roy and Kelly are furious Scott convinced Donna to offer them her share of the insurance money to help put down a deposit on a house. The couple marches back to the Post Office demanding Viv houses them rent-free while the matter is resolved.