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Emily and Paddy wake up in each other's arms, blissfully happy after the night before. But Emily's thoughts soon turn to Ed and she realises that she will have to sort things out with him. Ed has his own plans, however, and they could well solve Emily's dilemma. But unbeknownst to them, as Emily leaves the house, Nicola and Ed find her and Paddy together, embracing and kissing one anothe. Rodney and Louise are trying to make the most of their time together before she goes back to Australia. But she is far from pleased when Rodney accepts an invitation on their behalf without consulting with her first. Viv's excitement about her forthcoming break is dented when Bob reveals that he is having financial problems and suggests they sell the holiday

Emily's relationship with Paddy continues to blossom, but there is one dark cloud on the horizon - telling Ed what has happened. Emily asks Nicola's advice about her situation, but is horrified to discover that Ed already knows. She visits Ed and tries to explain about her feelings for Paddy. With his dreams in tatters, Ed resolves to leave the village. Viv is disappointed when Bob sells their dream holiday to pay off his debts. He offers to book a holiday with the remainder of the money, but she is less than thrilled at the prospect of going on a cheap package deal. Rodney is disappointed when Louise refuses to accompany him to the party at Home Farm. After a heart to heart with Bernice, she decides to go to the party in the hope that Rodney might ask her to stay in the village. Cynthia is put out when Latisha tells her that she has asked Jason to be Kirk's godfather rather than Danny.

Time is running out for Rodney and Louise. It's her last day in the village, and the pair stubbornly refuse to admit their feelings for each other. She is touched to discover that the village has organised a surprise farewell party, but is left disappointed when she says her goodbyes and Rodney fails to ask her to stay. With Louise gone, Rodney finally realises how strong his feelings are for her and is stunned when she suddenly walks in to Chez Marlon. The kids are anxious about attending Miss Strickland's funeral. They hold a meeting to discuss the subject and eventually agree to attend. Ollie is horrified to learn that the school would like her to do a reading at Miss Strickland's funeral.

It's the day of Miss Strickland's funeral and the teenagers are having trouble coming to terms with their involvement in her death. Ollie visits Donna and tries to talk to her about how guilty she feels. But she is left frustrated when Emily interrupts their conversation. Ollie turns to Marc and admits that she doesn't think she can attend the funeral. But she is relieved when he agrees to go as well. As they all walk in to the church, the enormity of what they have done hits them like a brick. Ollie is terrified when the time arrives for her to do a reading, but she manages to struggle through. As they walk outside, Ollie is overcome by emotion and flees the cemetery.

Marc, Robert, Donna, Katie and Eve are furious to discover that Ollie has told Danny about their involvement in Miss Strickland's death. Danny tries to persuade them to give themselves up to the police. Cain and Andy try their luck at the bookies using counterfeit money. But while they are thrilled by their luck, little do they realise that their scam has already been discovered. Zak is upset to learn that Nellie has moved without his knowledge, and he has no way of finding out if Sam is visiting her in Ireland. Diane is annoyed to discover that Rodney had his feet planted firmly under the table in The Woolpack, while she was away on holiday. Marlon can barely believe his luck when Rhona invites him to spend the afternoon with her. And Chris and Charity await Zoe's return to Home Farm.

Zak is concerned when he spots two men surveying the Dingle's house. He tackles Cain and demands to know what is going on. But Cain simply pleads his innocence. Cain and Andy decide to get rid of the rest of the counterfeit money by buying a car. But their plans are thrown in to chaos when a van screeches to an halt beside them and they are bundled into the back. They are terrified when they are driven to a dis-used warehouse, where they come face to face with local gangster Ray - demanding to know why they are off loading dodgy money on his doorstep

Marc panics when he learns the police could make an arrest for the hit and run that day after following up a fresh lead. He immediately assumes Danny has betrayed the group's confidence. Their anxiety is further heightened when they see Andy in a police car and Eve suggests that they should say Andy is lying if they are questioned. The Dingles throw a party to celebrate Paddy and Emily's blossoming relationship. Paul is taken aback when he realises Jason delivered his son. Feeling a little put out he begins to question the amount of time Jason is spending with Latisha and his son. Jason retaliates, and asks Paul if hitting a woman would make him a real man. Danny is furious to discover that Paul has been hitting his sister and tries to attack him. Zoe is feeling hurt and lonely and, at Paddy's insistence, she moves into the vets until Charity and Chris can move out of Home Farm.

Tensions are mounting as the teenagers discover that an innocent man - the owner of the car they stole, has been arrested over the hit and run. Andy is horrified at the prospect of someone taking the blame for their crime and Marc begins to wonder whether keeping quiet is the right thing to do. The reality of Nicola and Carlos' impending nuptials become clear when Bernice sees Nicola in her wedding dress at a fitting. Bernice later admits to Diane that she wonders whether she has missed the opportunity to be with the man she was meant to be with. A stern Diane orders Bernice to start appreciating what's she's got instead of wondering what she could have lost. Paul visits Latisha at work in an attempt to reconcile, but she is reluctant to speak to him. After urging him to leave, she becomes aware of how menacing he could be when he insists that they will talk again.

Appearances can be deceptive, and that is certainly the case when the new owner of Mill Cottage arrives in the village. Rodney is annoyed to meet the man who gazumped him, but he is quickly won over by his charm. The Woolpack customers are completely taken with him, when he dips his hand in his pocket and offers to buy everyone a drink. But while Ray Mullan impresses the villagers, local villain Cain seems distinctly uneasy about the new arrival. Marc is guilt ridden when Betty shows him a newspaper article reporting that a man has been charged with causing Miss Strickland's death. He and Eve go to the farm to make sure Andy and Robert are still staying quiet. Marlon and Rhona decide to make her last day in the village a passionate one to remember. Rodney spots the ideal opportunity to expand his business interests when he notices that the Holiday Village is up for sale.

Nicola is over the moon when her mother arrives to help with her wedding preparations. But there is one person who is less than thrilled to see her - ex-husband, Rodney. The Blackstocks share a family meal, but Rodney feels increasingly uncomfortable, with Maureen and Diane's bickering. Andy is terrified when he spots Ray in the village and dashes to tell Cain his news. Cain approaches Ray with the intention of making amends for off-loading counterfeit money on his patch. Latisha is annoyed when Paul pays her a surprise visit.

Carlos and Nicola's wedding is only a day away and the pair decide to make the most of their last night of freedom. But as the drinks flow, tensions mount, and a secret is revealed which threatens to destroy the happy occasion. At the hen night, Diane is amazed by Maureen's choice of entertainment - a magician. Meanwhile, at Chez Marlon, the lads prepare themselves for the imminent arrival of their stripper. But, when their stripper walks in to The Woolpack to ask for directions, the women invite her to stay and send the magician in her place - leaving the lads in a state of confusion. Carlos is rattled when the conversation turns to the subject of affairs, and Terry nearly reveals all about his dalliance with Bernice. Bernice is staggered when Nicola confides that she isn't pregnant and swears her to secrecy. Andy protests his innocence when Marc accuses him of leaving the dead rabbit.

The village prepares for Carlos and Nicola's wedding. But with Nicola's hen night confession still ringing in her ears, will Bernice be able to keep the secret to herself? Bernice visits Nicola and tries to persuade her to tell Carlos that she isn't pregnant, but is left frustrated when she refuses, still insisting that Bernice should keep their secret. Unsure as to what to do, Bernice arrives at the church, and makes her way down the aisle to speak to Carlos. But she changes her mind at the last minute and dashes out of the church to await Nicola's arrival. As the car pulls up Bernice tries one last time to persuade Nicola to tell the truth. But, her words land on deaf ears, and Bernice decides to force the issue by dragging Carlos outside.

In the church, Rodney and Maureen console Nicola as she sobs into their arms. Everyone is silent. Bernice runs towards Ashley asking to explain. He turns his back on her and walks away. Diane tries to get Bernice to leave, but she wants to talk to Ashley. Carlos has go at Nicola asking why she had to do this so publicly. Rodney defends her. Maureen punches Carlos to the ground. Everyone gasps. Maureen shouts at Carlos about his behaviour. Maureen and Diane start to argue defending their daughters. Maureen calls Bernice a slut. Diane goes to Ashley, he says nothing and then asks Diane if she knew about it and then tells her to get out of the church. Bernice tries to explain telling Nicola it was a fling and they ended it. Maureen ushers Nicola out have the church and Emily follows.

Alan and Marlon are united in shock when Tricia walks back in to their lives. Both are initially frosty towards her, but Alan soon shows his true delight and welcomes his granddaughter back in to the family fold. Marlon isn't so instantly forgiving and is forced to confess that he isn't sure whether he is pleased to see her. Fresh from the farce of the wedding, Rodney is furious to see Bernice and Carlos embracing - but has he misread the situation or are they really a couple once again? Chris is intrigued to discover that the holiday village is for sale - but he is not the only one interested. Donna's interview with the army is scheduled just as Bob and Viv return from their holiday.

Bernice finally brings herself to admit that she is happy that she and Carlos are making a go of it together. And while Rodney isn't thrilled at how she has upset Nicola, he does find it in his heart to give her a second chance. Nicola isn't feeling quite so benevolent, however, and she is furious when she sees her father coming out of The Woolpack. Her anger turns to outright rage when she learns that Bernice and Carlos are inside and she stones the pub's windows. Marlon decides to confess to Tricia about what happened with Rhona but she finds it hard to handle the truth. She hands him a bundle of letters that she didn't dare post for fear of rejection. Zak's attempts to open up to Lisa seem doomed to failure when he feels that she is patronising him, so he clams up again. Rodney joins forces with Chris to discuss their ideas for the holiday village.

Betty gives Bernice a mind of her mind, and Ashley is furious to discover Terry knew all along about the affair.

Eve, Donna and Ollie rally around Marc, who is becoming increasingly nervous about the repercussions of the hit and run. Rodney is unnerved to discover from the estate agent that he and Chris have a local rival in the holiday village - none other than Emmerdale's new "Mr Big", Ray Mullan. Ray invites Rodney and Chris out for a meal, but does he intend to play them for a fool or play it straight? Ashley finds the courage to deliver his first service since the wedding that wasn't and is shaken to see such a large congregation. Marlon tells Tricia that the restaurant doesn't fulfil his dream as he expected and they torch the menus to signal its end and the start of a new future together. Zak finds that he can open up to Les and Jenny and discusses his intimacy problems with Lisa.

Bernice tries to extend an olive branch to Nicola, while Chris and Rodney have dinner with Ray.

Chris is prepared to break the bank to ensure that he is successful in buying the holiday village, however Rodney does not agree with his plan. Rodney is intrigued when Ray suggests that he may be able to help by getting some inside information on the other sealed bids - at a price. Chris refuses to involve Ray in their business dealings. But Rodney, determined not to pay above the odds, goes behind his back and enlists Ray's help. Bernice grows increasingly frustrated by Carlos's refusal to accept that their relationship is over. She is delighted when Ashley arrives with a letter from the hospital notifying her of the date of her scan.

Chris is furious to discover Rodney's tactic, while Marc is thrown in the deep end when Angie allows him to borrow her car for the evening.

The bidding war draws to a close, but is it good news for Chris and Rodney? Meanwhile, Latisha offloads Kirk onto Jason as she goes to meet with Paul.

Bernice's hopes are dashed when she heads to the vicarage, while Marc gets closer to cracking when he, Ollie and Eve attend the court hearing of the man arrested for the hit and run, and Latisha makes a decision that leaves Cynthia and Danny horrified.

Bernice is determined to get away from her problems, Kathy heads off for her holiday in Australia, Danny tries to make Latisha see sense and Cain tails Zak when his curiosity is aroused.

Latisha's dream of future happiness with Paul is destroyed when he shows his true colours. Paul warns Jason that he will have to get any ideas of visiting Latisha in Bradford out of his head. Undeterred, Jason asks Latisha if he will be able to visit. Paul is furious when she agrees, and he makes his displeasure known when he lays Jason out with a punch. Zak is shocked to discover that his friend Les has died. Convinced that he was on the mend, he is surprised when Jenny tells him that Les's health had been deteriorating for some time. On returning home, Cain suggests that keeping two women on the go seems to be tiring Zak out. He is taken aback when Zak admits that he and Lisa have been experiencing some problems in the bedroom department.