Seasons & episodes

Ashley and Harriet bring Belle home. She is scratched and upset and it appears she has been attacked. Belle's family try to get her to explain what happened, but she becomes distressed and refuses to go to the police.

Belle is living in fear, while Zak and Lisa are worried about who could be doing this to her. Later, Belle's problems exacerbate when Cain gets the wrong end of the stick regarding Lachlan. When Lachlan is found with cans of spray paint, the evidence against him seems to be apparent.

Cain and Moira are both furious when the police arrive at Butler's Farm, wanting to investigate stolen cars. They soon discover that Charity and Ross have been using the farm for their illegal business. Cain storms over to Charity and Ross, warning them to shift the cars.

Debbie is adamant that Pete is not going to prison, suggesting to him this is perhaps Charity's comeuppance. Later, DI Bails tells Pete that he's got until tomorrow to get Charity to confess to arson - and Debbie has a plan.

It's Cain's 40th birthday and he is grumpy, thinking no fuss has been made. What he doesn't know is that Moira is preparing a surprise party. Moira pulls together some surprises for Cain, who is bemused to turn up and find everyone with a mask of his face on. Unfortunately, Moira is nowhere to be seen and when Cain tries to call her, he is alarmed to get through to a nurse who explains that Moira has been run off the road.

A guilty Kirin shakily admits to Rakesh that he drove home drunk last night. He then takes a deep breath before admitting that he might have hit someone and he is concerned it was Moira. Rakesh cannot believe what has happened and is further incensed that Kirin has taken his damaged car to Cain's garage. At the same time, Cain has brought a shaken Moira home and is furious at whoever did this to her. Kirin is chilled to the bone to hear that Cain is out for revenge.

Cain is in a fury as he starts laying into Kirin, and it looks like nothing will stop him from beating him to a pulp. Rakesh sees what is happening and shouts at Cain, threatening to call the police. Knowing Rakesh has the weight of the legal system behind him, Cain snarls before shoving Kirin, telling him that he will be back later. Later, Moira is shocked to learn that it was Kirin who caused her accident, as Vanessa tries to stop her from calling the police.

Cain is pensive to hear Charity that has been charged. He feels protective, wanting to help. Debbie is also now worried about the consequences. At the same time, Moira is concerned that Cain won't let things drop with Kirin. Later Cain visits Rakesh, demanding a deal, as he wants Rakesh to legally represent Charity and uses Kirin as leverage.

Robert is stressed by Chrissie's accusations that Leyla is flirting with him. Feeling frustrated with how things are at home, Robert pulls over at the side of a road in a layby and texts Aaron, telling him that he has broken down.

Robert suddenly has second thoughts about his kiss with Aaron and pushes him away. He then drives off and Aaron is left feeling confused. Back home, Robert is feeling frustrated after his encounter with Aaron and soon he and Chrissie are passionately tearing at each other's clothes.

It's the day of Ali and Ruby's wedding, but things go awry when Ali takes a call from the registry office saying they've cancelled the wedding as the registrar has died. Ruby arrives to find Ali and Dan trying to find another registry office. Harriet takes the plunge by suggesting they still have a blessing from her, but later tells Ali they should just go the full hog and have a proper wedding.

It's the day of the craft fair in the village, so Zak encourages Belle to get involved and enter her picture into the art competition. Chrissie insists that she's not going to let Lachlan out of her sight all day as she brings in his art entry.

Belle seems determined to carry on as normal as her family discuss who might have damaged her painting. She plugs in her headphones and heads out, soon ending up in the woods. Belle then dials the number for her new school and starts shouting abuse, telling the person on the other end that she is never going back to their school.

Zak and Lisa are very worried about Belle and they are horrified to realise that someone has reported her when her youth offenders officer Pamela arrives. Pamela states that she's had a report of Belle going against her licence.

On a mission, Belle watches Edna's house but Harriet spots her and notices her troubled air. Back home, Belle hunts around for a sharp object and when Zak and Lisa return home, she is alarmed that they have arranged for her to speak with a doctor. Belle struggles as she talks to Dr Cavanagh who suggests counselling but Belle remains defiant and refuses to speak to anyone.

Edna is shaken following the burglary, while Alicia and Harriet are suspicious of Belle. Back at Wishing Well Cottage, Zak and Lisa insist Belle still considers counselling, but having burgled Edna, she secretly thinks everything will be alright now. However, she is alarmed when Lachlan sends her an incriminating photo.

Belle feels guilty when she sees how stressed Lisa is about recent events and arranges to meet with Lachlan later. At the cricket pavilion, Belle is prepared to do what is necessary in exchange for the photo and Lachlan is curious to see how far Belle would go.

When Robert learns that Andy has been given Jack's wedding ring, which is going to be melted down into two rings, he storms out in a fury. Aaron tracks down Robert, who climbs into his car and tells him to drive anywhere.

Robert panics when Chrissie suddenly recognises Ross's voice from the robbery and wants to call the police. A desperate Robert tries to calm her, knowing that he has to act fast. When Robert explains that Chrissie knows, Ross vows to drop him in it if she calls the police. Soon Ross and Robert are slugging it out. Meanwhile, an excited Moira arrives home with Adam.

Still bitter that Robert prevented her from reporting Ross to the police, Chrissie has now filled Lawrence in on what has happened. Robert naively hopes he has the situation under control, but things begin to slide when Chrissie returns home from the salon where she was fully filled in on Ross's previous crimes. Chrissie is now certain that Ross was behind their robbery and prepares to call the police.

Robert is uneasy when Lawrence hints that he has his own plans to deal with Ross and soon the Bartons realise something is awry. The local abattoirs are rejecting their business, there is an unannounced inspection at the garage and a tax enquiry occurs. It's clear foul play is at hand. It's Pete who makes the connection that their family is being targeted due to Ross.

Ross returns home to find Lawrence throwing his belongings into a fire, including a picture of Donna. Ross goes to attack Lawrence just as Robert arrives and pulls them apart. When Lawrence finds Ross's phone, it's clear he has hit a nerve. Lawrence smiles - enjoying seeing him sweat. Lawrence passes the phone to Robert, urging him to destroy it, but Robert is conflicted.

At Butler's Farm, the Bartons struggle to undo the damage done by Lawrence. At the same time, Robert is still scheming over how to get Lawrence off Ross's back. Later, Chrissie warns Ross that she will get him one day. Ross seethes and grows tired of Pete as he blames him for their recent trouble.

Jimmy is incredulous as Charity plans to hold their haulage firm Christmas party at Butler's Farm. Moira eventually agrees, though she stipulates some strict ground rules. Unfortunately, Moira quickly regrets her decision when she returns home to an unruly bash. This is the final straw - she wants Charity out.