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Diane sees John on the warpath and calls Moira to warn her. Moira feels her world crumbling when she speaks to Diane and realises that John might know the truth. There's a strained atmosphere when he arrives home and her hands shake as she serves dinner. Eventually, John coldly confronts her and Moira falls apart, admitting what she has done and that she is crippled with shame.

It's Ashley's birthday and he suggests that he and Laurel should spend time together, but she claims that she has some errands to run. Later, a suspicious Ashley snoops around Tall Trees as Laurel's inside with Marlon.

Moira has packed a suitcase and tells John that she'll stay at the B&B tonight, then go to her mum's tomorrow. She tells the kids that there's nothing to worry about, but they know how strained things have been between them. Holly's frustrated and heads off when John won't tell her what's going on.

Ashley visits Laurel at the factory, wanting to take her out for tea so they can talk about the vow renewal, leaving her pressured. Later, at The Woolpack, Laurel says that she's happy as they are and doesn't see why renewing their vows would change things.

Marlon tells Laurel that he'll be at the Wood Park Hotel tonight if she wants to be with him properly. Laurel realises the enormity of what he's asking with a mixture of excitement and fear. Later, Ashley's puzzled as he sees a taxi outside Mulberry Cottage and enters the house to find Laurel dressed to go out.

Andy and Debbie head to the clinic for their appointment. When they arrive, they're shocked and dismayed as the consultant explains that they won't be offering treatment as there are concerns about their relationship and the family history. A determined Debbie questions the decision as Andy admits they're not together but the baby would be loved.

Debbie tries to explain the current situation to Sarah and is determined to stay upbeat. Soon afterwards, Debbie begins to argue with Andy, blaming him for not being able to get IVF. Chas gets between them and Andy storms out, leaving Debbie furious.

Gennie is nervous as she heads for her interview. She later visits the café and unenthusiastically tells Brenda and Bob that she got the job. Georgia overhears and congratulates her, but she mouths off about Gennie back at the factory, wondering how she got the job and why Nikhil's interested in her.

Nicky thinks Gennie is avoiding him as she struggles to hide her confused emotions. Nikhil is encouraged when Gennie accepts his apology for the way he treated her and he tells her to take the afternoon off, instantly regretting his generosity.

Ashley is irritated as Laurel pushes him into setting a date for the vow renewals, but he reluctantly agrees to the Thursday before Christmas. Marlon is gutted that Laurel is renewing her vows, and Ashley simmers as he watches the pair talking in the café.

Laurel is desperate to speak to Ashley as she gets the kids ready for school, but Ashley is not interested. Laurel begs Sandy to talk to him, but Sandy tells her it's too late. Later, Marlon goes to see Laurel. He is determined to talk to Ashley, as he can't live with destroying a family.

Jai is alarmed to receive a phone call informing him that Rishi has crashed his car. Rishi returns home with his arm in a sling, but Jai is concerned to hear that the wheel came off the vehicle as he was driving.

Zak and Sam find Jai arguing with Cain at the garage, warning him to leave his family alone. Soon afterwards, Zak and Sam prevent Adam from going for Cain and even Rodney passes a comment on how vile Cain is.

Charity is stunned when Jai suggests that they should postpone the wedding, annoyed that Cain has got what he wants. Charity fumes with anger and turns on Cain - warning that if he doesn't back off, she will tell Debbie about Amy.

Declan refuses to tell Jai where he has laid Mia's ashes. When he is then dismissive with Katie, it leaves her determined to end things before she gets in too deep. Katie decides to tell Declan that she's feeling hurt he is so distant and that she gets nothing from him. Katie heads home, where Gennie thinks she's done the right thing by ending it. Nikhil is just about to give his opinion when Declan knocks on the door.

Zak tells Belle that he's worried about her and for a second it looks as if she might crack and confess her worries. Soon afterwards, Belle confronts Cain - telling him that he didn't think through the consequences of his actions.

A terrified Amy is alone and in labour at the cemetery. She tries to phone the midwife, but when the call goes to voicemail, she knows that she's going to have the baby there. After giving birth alone, Amy holds her silent baby in her arms and wraps the child in her coat. Unable to detect any breathing, Amy panics and carries the bundle to the gate.

Amy is distraught that David has told Val and Eric and doesn't believe him when he says they'll stand by her. At the hospital, Val and Eric assume David is to blame and is the father of her baby. When Val and Eric go in to see Amy, they're ashamed when she reveals that she thought they would kick her out.

Val and Eric are keen to make things right with Amy, while the police want to interview her as soon as she is well enough. The doctor declares that Amy is fine to go home, but her baby boy will be kept in hospital for a few weeks.

Cain menacingly threatens Amy, making it clear that he will tell Debbie in his own time and he doesn't want her hearing about it from anyone else. Val and Eric are furious to see Cain confronting Amy and step in to help. Just as Lisa and Zak are about to leave for the hospital, they see Debbie.

Debbie and Cameron are exasperated as Cain is still sitting tight at Tug Ghyll. Later, in the village, Cain questions Charity over what she said to Debbie, but Charity can't believe that Cain couldn't see Debbie's reaction coming.

Cain is arrested for threatening the Sharmas and is led to a police car. Debbie can't believe his blasé attitude when he waves at Sarah as they drive off. PC Stewart arrives at the Dingles' wanting to talk to Lisa, and the family are shocked when Zak volunteers to co-operate with the police.

Debbie packs Cain's bag and insists he moves out. Cain storms off to the pub, where he starts making derogatory comments about Moira. Outside, John hits him in the face. Moira pulls John back as he tries to kick Cain on the floor, but Cain reacts and knees John to the ground before pushing Moira down when she flies at him.

Jai enters the pub covered in blood and Chas wants to know what's happened to Cain. Amy is missing from the house and when Val and Pollard hear the sirens, they worry about her whereabouts. David rushes out as the paramedics work on Cain's body, trying to bring him round.