Seasons & episodes

Ruby has spent the night at Connelton View. Exhausted after patrolling the farm all night, Cain and Aaron decide to pay Maxine a visit to tell her that she has picked the wrong family to mess with. Katie tries to get Andy to endorse her plans to move her stables back to Home Farm but he insists he doesn't want her near Robert.

Ruby tells Ali and Amelia that she is leaving for Leeds and doesn't think she'll ever be back. Juliette arrives at Mill Cottage and dumps a crying baby Carl on Jimmy, desperate for some sleep. Cain plans to bring Maxine down once and for all and enlists the help of Ross and Aaron. Finn suspects Ross is planning on leaving the village again and tampers with his car so he can't leave. Kerry is working on Chrissie at the salon when Katie arrives about moving her horses back to Home Farm.

Maxine struggles to appear calm as Charity takes both of their lives in her hands, taking them on a hell drive. Reckless Charity drives dangerously fast, making it clear that she has nothing to lose. Back at the container, Cain makes it clear to Debbie how important it is to get Maxine back in one piece, with Adam's life depending on it. Katie and Robert snipe at each other at the stables.

Nicola is thrown when she sees Jimmy cradling his son and realises that she needs to tell Angel about her little brother. Marlon and Arthur excitedly prepare for their Halloween party, which has fancy dress and decorations. Cain expresses his gratitude to Charity when he discovers that Adam has returned to prison with no problems. Ross breaks the news to Finn that he doesn't think he can stay on long and becomes emotional at the mention of Donna.

Rhona and Vanessa leave Kirin's party the next day, both extremely drunk. Vanessa is pleased when Kirin tells her that his friends all approve of her. Their happiness is quickly shattered however when Rakesh arrives back in time to witness Sandy complaining about the noise lasting all night and vows to punish him.

With April still not sleeping, Laurel suggests to Marlon that they should take her to a specialist to help her with grief, but Marlon denies they need help. Laurel meets Nicola for lunch and discusses her marital problems over a glass of wine, only to be interrupted by a call from April's school. Laurel is pulled away to go and collect her.

Marlon is still furious with Laurel, who insists that she didn't know she was over the limit. She tries to cover her distress as Doug returns. Doug is later concerned that Marlon is neglecting Arthur as he and April prepare for the bonfire party. They clash as Doug tries to discipline April. As the adults squabble, Arthur finds the box of fireworks and takes them outside on his own.

Diane and Victoria make plans for Katie and Andy's engagement party. Lawrence and Robert continue to irritate each other and Lawrence suggests Chrissie gets a pre-nup but she refuses. He reminds her how even Robert's own family don't trust him, but Chrissie still won't listen.

Katie warns off Robert when he suggests that Andy could lose his temper with her. Later Andy and Katie discuss what has gone on, but Katie is thrown when Lawrence makes her an offer - she can have the farm if she colludes in exposing Robert.

Katie has not yet told Andy about Lawrence's offer and is thrown when Lawrence asks her if she's made up her mind yet. Katie knows she has to tell Andy.

Belle is nervous over her first day back at school. Lisa is also worried and tells Laurel how Gabby gave Belle a hard time this morning. Soon afterwards, Lisa is beside herself with worry when she learns that Belle never got to school.

When Belle insists that she is not going back to school, a worried Lisa makes plans to get a home tutor. Marlon gives Belle confidence when he asks her to look after April for him later. Belle is secretly pleased for the opportunity and Lisa feels hopeful. However, when Gabby declares that Belle has threatened to kill her, a shocked Marlon retracts the offer.

Jai praises Priya's work and asks her to stay on longer. However, she feels awkward when Jai insists that she doesn't need Rakesh in her life anymore. Jai also announces that he is treating his family to a thank you meal. Priya invites Rakesh and suggests they could use the opportunity to come clean about their relationship, but Jai is shocked to walk in on them kissing and his animosity towards Rakesh is still apparent.

Jai follows up a lead on his missing son. Debbie tells Lisa that Lachlan gave Belle some grief yesterday, which leaves Lisa worried. Later, Zak confronts Lachlan, unaware that Belle is listening. Nicola comforts Jimmy as he prepares for his vasectomy reversal.

Everyone is shocked to see Jai with Archie and he lies about how Rachel has handed him over. However, Ali suspects that Jai may have done something to Rachel and calls the police. Robert tells everyone that Lawrence was sent to prison for being gay and taunts him for it.

Ali is furious that the police believe Jai and almost gets arrested for her behavior. However, Rakesh sees an article in the paper about a woman's body having been found.

Rakesh tells a determined Ali that she could apply for a child arrangement order to get access to Archie. When Jai confronts Rakesh over Ali, Rakesh has further news for Jai as he's done some digging on the murdered girl.

Ross gives a false alibi to the police, saying Aaron was with him. Aaron reluctantly covers for him but Chas is unconvinced. Later, Pete's drug past returns to haunt him when the police call asking him to come to the station tomorrow. Pete decides to keep his visit from the police a secret from Debbie.

Pete reels to learn that he is being accused of previously selling ecstasy, which resulted in a girl dying. Pete is further shocked when he is arrested for supplying drugs. Meanwhile, Robert drowns his sorrows after learning that Nicola got the job. Ross spots him leaving his car keys behind and swipes them.

Aaron and Ross realise they have no other choice but to go ahead with Robert's raid at Home Farm. Whilst first ensuring that Chrissie and Lachlan are both out for the day, Robert sets Lawrence up. Later, Ross and Aaron arrive at Home Farm wearing balaclavas. Ross whacks Lawrence out unconscious with a baseball bat and then they set about raiding the house, watched by Robert.

Masked raiders Aaron and Ross attempt to disguise their voices as they play the part, blocking Chrissie's exit. Meanwhile, Pete's past and Debbie's lies send Andy raging as he decides that he wants to keep the kids full-time. Elsewhere, the Dingles are on edge following the smashed window and they worry for Belle's welfare. Lisa worries further when Sam tells her that he saw Belle arguing with Lachlan in the café earlier. The Dingles are heartbroken as Belle worries about going to school. Also, Marlon asks Chas for a day off tomorrow, telling her about Laurel's court date.

At Home Farm, Nicola enjoys having authority and taking the upper hand as she insists that she'll sort the insurance out. Robert feels guilty when an upset Chrissie tells him that her mum's engagement ring is missing from the raid.

Chrissie puts on a brave face after the robbery, but Robert feels guilty over her mum's stolen ring. Aaron is relieved to learn that Ross hasn't yet sold the jewellery, but gets angry when Ross is adamant that Chrissie is not getting it back.

Chrissie is rattled when Cain warns her about letting Lachlan go near Belle. Chrissie later finds Lachlan skipping school and tells him about Cain's warning, worrying that he's doing the same as he did before. Chrissie is unconvinced as Lachlan reassures her. Later at the playground, Lachlan joins Belle as she sits alone.