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Zak visits Jenny and offers her a shoulder to cry on following Les' death. They crack open a bottle of whiskey to numb the pain of her loss, but as the evening draws on, they find comfort in each other's arms and end up in bed together. Latisha admits to Jason that she fancies him and dreams of them being a proper couple. Seizing the moment, she kisses him and takes him upstairs, but she is left disappointed when he tells her that it isn't going to work. Charity and Chris are stunned when Zoe informs them that she is moving back to Home Farm. They are further surprised when Zoe tells Chris that she lied about having an affair with Charity. Tara joins Sean for a drink in The Woolpack and it's not long before their evening turns to passion and Nicola lets Carlos know exactly what she thinks of him.

Zak is wracked with guilt following his impromptu night of passion with Jenny. With Cain still sniffing around his business, Zak becomes increasingly desperate to unburden his conscience and feels the need to confess all to a shocked Marlon. But will Zak heed Marlon's wise words and set about putting his relationship with Lisa back on track? Jason has his own problems after spending the night with Latisha. He is convinced that he has ruined their friendship because he cannot offer her anything more than a platonic relationship - but will that be enough for Latisha? Zoe's erratic behaviour concerns Chris in the buildup to their wedding, while Charity is flummoxed as to why she denied their affair to Chris.

Charity is convinced that Zoe is up to something. She tells Chris of her concerns, but he simply puts it down to Zoe trying to make amends for her past behaviour. Chris is surprised when Zoe admits that she is proud of him. But as their conversation continues, he becomes troubled by the effect that his wedding preparations are having on her. He suggests to Charity that they should postpone their wedding - an idea that leaves her horrified. Ollie and Marc become concerned that someone knows that they were responsible for the hit and run which killed Miss Strickland. Andy is furious when Ollie approaches him and demands to know if he is the one behind all the tricks. Paddy decides to organise a surprise weekend for Emily in Paris. He enlists Nicola's help. But a problem arises when Nicola fails to find Emily's passport. Zak and Lisa's enjoy a romantic evening. And Rodney enthusiastically tells Louise about his plans for the Holiday Village.

Zoe has a plan which could prove to Chris once and for all, that she and Charity had an affair. Charity is wary when she finds Zoe alone at Home Farm. With Chris nowhere to be seen, Charity agrees to discuss their affair - unaware that Zoe is recording their conversation. Edna is horrified when she overhears Jack talking to Diane about having a mobile phone mast erected on his property. Louise is gobsmacked when she receives a surprise visit from a face from her past - her ex-boyfriend Paul. Paddy's plan to whisk Emily off on a romantic weekend in Paris is destroyed when she tells him that she doesn't have a passport. The teenagers hatch a plan to catch their pursuer and Zak takes Lisa on a romantic picnic.

Increasingly concerned that someone is on to their dark secret, the troubled teenagers are determined to discover who is stalking them. But things take a sinister turn when Eve is grabbed by a shadowy figure outside the chalet. Marc and Danny hear her screams and rush to try and free her from the clutches of the attacker. As they grapple with the assailant they are stunned to discover his identity. Blissfully unaware of Zoe's plans to put a spanner in the works, Chris gives in to Charity and their wedding plans get firmly back on schedule. Village battleaxe Edna Birch revels in telling Diane of her plans to thwart Jack's hopes for a mobile phone mast on his land.

Shocked to learn that it is Sam who knows their secret, he explains that he has been living rough in the woods in a bid to escape from Cain. He reveals that he has found it lonely and has been listening in on their conversations but assures them that he won't say a word to anyone. Eve worries that the group will be found out but Marc insists that Sam is harmless. As Chris and Charity continue to make grand plans for their wedding, Zoe makes it clear to Terry that she is plotting their downfall but refuses to be drawn on her scheming. Jack is furious at the backlash to his plans for a phone mast as Edna demands that Eric takes action in his role as councillor. Rodney finds the going tough with Louise's former boyfriend hanging around pressing for a reconciliation.

With the chalet now out of bounds, the teenagers continue to air their angst at the Reynolds' house. Sam is invited to try to keep him quiet about his knowledge on the hit and run. Chris is unnerved when Zoe urges him to make Charity sign a pre-nuptial agreement. Is she just trying to safeguard his fortune or suggesting that his wife-to-be may not remain faithful? As the village enjoys a Halloween night at The Woolpack, Ashley and Carlos both decide it would be best if they showed their faces. Nicola berates Carlos for sitting around in the pub after what he's done to her. Tricia invites a psychic friend for the party and to potentially help her find Joe. She gives Louise love advice, and gives Angie a tarot reading that leaves her suitably worried. As the rest of the teen group indulges in Halloween films, Eve and Marc sneak upstairs for some time alone.

Charity is appalled to learn that Chris is drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement and it doesn't take her long to realise that Zoe is behind it. Zoe explains that she is trying to safeguard Joseph's inheritance in the event of Charity cheating again on Chris. Charity is further mortified when Zoe tells her that she has a taped confession of the affair. Charity is then delivered a crushing ultimatum - sign the agreement or risk losing Chris when Zoe tells him everything. Marc is unforgiving when Ollie explains that she wrote on his bedroom wall because he has become pre-occupied with Eve and is brushing the death of Miss Strickland under the carpet. Eve is busy trying to cover their tracks and persuades Andy and Robert to find Sam and convince him that the previous evening's antics were nothing more than a Halloween joke. Nicola challenges Carlos about the way he has treated her but isn't prepared for the home truths that he serves up.

Charity is feeling the pressure as Zoe insists that she must sign the pre-nuptial agreement and she can barely believe her ears when Zoe plays her the recording of the confession. Her aversion to signing the agreement causes friction with Chris - much to Zoe's delight. Marc starts to crack under the pressure of the dark secret he shares with the other youngsters and he confides to Ollie that the guilt he feels is all consuming. He contemplates confessing but Eve urges him to think of the others. Ashley takes Nicola under his wing and invites her to help organise the village bonfire. Carlos, meanwhile, approaches Diane for a reference and, thinking he is leaving the village, she is only too happy to help. She is shocked when he reveals he is staying for the sake of the baby and can't walk out of the child's life as Rodney did to Bernice. Joe returns to Emmerdale and, on Jason's insistence, agrees to meet Tricia to discuss a divorce.

Miss Strickland's death is weighing heavily on Marc's mind. Unable to cope with the guilt any longer, he decides on a course of action, which will change his life forever. At the bonfire party, the teenagers grow increasingly concerned by Marc's erratic behaviour. Eve is horrified when Marc drives off with the intention of confessing to the police that he was responsible for causing Miss Strickland's death. Marc walks in to the police station and confesses that he was solely responsible for the accident, which killed Miss Strickland. But his attempt to protect his friends is destroyed when Eve arrives and admits that he was not the only one involved. Marlon is relieved when Tricia tells him that she will be able to divorce Joe without any problems. But he is knocked for six when she asks him to marry her.

The teenagers who were involved in the hit and run that killed Miss Strickland are in for a rude awakening. Jack is stunned when the police arrive at his farm and tell him that they need to bring Robert and Andy in for questioning. Jack can barely believe what is happening, when Andy admits his part in the hit and run. Ollie is overwhelmed with relief when a detective arrives to question her. Unable to cope with the lies any longer, she confesses her part in the tragedy. Chris grows increasingly frustrated when Charity refuses to discuss their wedding plans unless he agrees to pay her a lump sum.

A new family lands in Emmerdale and prove themselves a smash from the outset. As Phil arrives with Jess, he crashes into Maggie, Lucy and Craig and Scott is forced to come to their rescue, but their prang proves unfortunate for Rodney who is forced to introduce them as the new management at the holiday village. Scott is flabbergasted and tells Rodney what he can do with his job. Charity can't escape Zoe's wicked ways in The Woolpack and she insinuates that her refusal to sign the prenuptial agreement is proof that she only wanted Chris for his money. With Ashley's 40th on the horizon and Bernice not around to arrange anything, it is left to Emily and Nicola to plan a surprise birthday bash. The families of the teenagers struggle to come to terms with the truth behind Miss Strickland's death.

Tension is mounting over at the Holiday Village when Maggie and Phil discover their cramped accommodation. Lucy is thrilled at the chance to earn some extra cash with some cleaning work. However Jess, being Jess, finds the prospect much less appealing. Craig is impressed with the beauty of Emmerdale - namely Chloe. Charity continues her battle of wits with Zoe and seeks a guarantee that she won't reveal their secret. Left with little choice, Charity finally puts pen to paper, assuring Chris that it is a gesture of faith. As Zoe watches on triumphantly, Charity then stuns them both by revealing a few home truths that leave them shattered. Nicola's plans for Ashley's birthday party take shape, but she deliberately excludes Carlos from the invite list. Things don't get any better for him when he is given the brush off by Bernice when he tries to comfort her. While the already troubled Angie is enraged to discover Sean and Lady Tara together.

Chris is furious at Zoe's antics, while Charity confides in Chloe that she thinks she has blown it with Chris. Chris shares his upset with Rodney but he is not entirely surprised by Charity's confession. Charity finally plucks up the courage to visit Chris and is shocked when he admits that he always suspected her affair with Zoe. She is stunned further when he reveals that he still wants her in his life. Emily and Nicola continue with their party plans and Nicola takes great delight in walking all over Bernice. Tricia steps in to fight Bernice's corner but succeeds in only making matters worse for her. Marc's shame over the hit and run is laid bare for all to see in the local paper, while Edna and Viv join forces to try and nip Betty's evil gossiping in the bud. Angie tries to pick up her career but feels as though it is all in vain and considers her future in the force. Sean prepares for his own court case and Tara assures him that his lawyer will make sure he doesn't get sent down.

After all of Ashley's recent problems, the village decides to try and cheer him up by holding a surprise 40th birthday party for him. But will he appreciate all the hard work they have gone to? Ashley is shocked when he walks in to the vicarage to find the place filled with his friends. But while everyone else is in a party mood, Ashley is seemingly in no mood to celebrate. On hearing that Bernice is working, he slips out of the party to see her. But he is heartbroken by what he discovers. Carlos, meanwhile, is desperate to persuade Bernice to make a new start with him away from the village. Chris is convinced that Zoe is going to ask him to move out of Home Farm. But he is surprised when she informs him that she is going to move out herself. Jess and Maggie's relationship reaches an all-time low, when an argument breaks out after Jess misses a family dinner.

Bernice is mortified when Nicola tells her that she knows Carlos has left the village and wishes that she had vanished with him. Diane visits Rodney and demands that he has a word with Nicola about her recent behaviour, but their anger quickly turns to passion when they begin to reminisce about their past relationship. One thing leads to another. Paddy tells Marlon that he has decided to ask Mandy for a divorce. Marlon warns him that Emily might misread the signals and expect them to get married. But Paddy is left regretting taking Marlon's advice, when Emily points out that she has no intention of getting married. Zoe is heartbroken when Chris tells her that he wants her to cut all ties with Joseph. With no where to go, Ashley offers to let Zoe stay with him at the vicarage. Edna is furious when she spots Eve talking to Marc. Jess attempts to build bridges with Maggie by cooking her a meal and Cain feels guilty when Zak admits that he misses Sam.

Zoe is devastated that her relationship with Chris has reached an all-time low and Paddy visits his solicitor to start divorce proceedings. Bernice is amused to discover that Diane and Rodney have spent the night together. Embarrassed by their night of passion, Diane makes Rodney promise to keep their indiscretion a secret. Thinking he was in Ireland, Lisa and Zak become increasingly concerned for Sam's safety when a letter arrives for him from his mum making it clear that he hasn't been near the emerald isle. Zak confronts Cain and demands to know why he lied about Sam's whereabouts. Zak decides to go in search of Sam but, before he leaves, he warns Cain that he will make him pay if anything has happened. The teenagers conquer their fears and return to school. But the experience is too much for Donna, who bolts from the classroom. Cynthia seeks reassurance from Danny that he wasn't involved in the hit and run tragedy.

Zak drafts in the help of Marlon, Jack and Eric to scour the woods in the hope of finding Sam. Cain starts a hunt of his own in a bid to find him ahead of Zak and stop him revealing the reason for his disappearance. Zak unearths Sam first and is horrified to find out why he fled the family home. But Cain hits back with claims that Sam tried to attack him first and Zak finds himself torn between his two sons. After much convincing from Lisa, Zak tells Cain to get out. Andy isn't faring much better with Katie as he tries to convince her to stand by him. Things are looking up for Paddy, though, when Emily admits that she is starting to feel like his house is becoming her home and time looks like it is running out for the Daggerts when they get an unexpected caller at their squat.

Just as the future is beginning to look rosy for Paddy and Emily they receive a blast from the past that sends them reeling. As Emily prepares lunch in their lovenest, she is stunned to open the door to Paddy's wife Mandy - complete with suitcase. Mandy is equally shocked to find Emily in the house. Emily becomes increasingly uncomfortable as Mandy explains the reason for her return - to talk about her relationship with Paddy. Paddy is dumbfounded when he returns home to discover Mandy sharing the sofa with Emily and struggles to keep the atmosphere pleasant between the current and former loves in his life. Mandy receives an equally mixed reception from others in the village, including Tricia and Zak. Cynthia becomes increasingly worried about her future in the squat when a letter drops threatening action against her family. Lisa finds Cain and tells him to start appreciating all that Zak has done for him.

Poor Emily is beside herself with worry when Paddy meets Mandy to sort out the future. It's enough that the estranged couple are meeting at the vets surgery, where Emily is made to feel like a spare part. But when she later walks into The Woolpack and finds them continuing their conversation - she suspects Mandy has designs on rekindling her relationship with Paddy. Away from Emily's ears, Mandy confesses she still loves Paddy and wants to get back together. Scott is upset when Chloe tells him living together might spoil their relationship. Maggie impresses Rodney by suggesting they open the holiday village for Xmas and newly appointed bar manager Nicola lets her heart rule her head when she asks Craig to work behind the bar.

Mandy deliberately spoils Emily's evening when she reveals that contrary to what Paddy had said about needing to work, she has in fact been with him to see a marriage guidance counsellor. Poor Eric soon comes up against his old foe next who, not for the first time, punches him, following a row. Louise and Tricia compete with one another to flirt with customers in the pub for tips. Maggie is annoyed that Nicola employed Craig without telling her and exacts revenge immediately by signing up Chloe to work behind the bar with the blessing of Rodney.

Mandy manages to drive a wedge between Paddy and Emily, then skilfully moves in for the kill. Emily decides to visit Paddy to try and make things up after a row about the previous evening. But she is crestfallen as she arrives to see Paddy and Mandy kissing, through the window. Nicola and Chloe clash as she starts her new job. Chris is stunned to learn that Charity has invited a society magazine to cover the wedding and Rodney feels the strain caused by the age difference with Louise.

Mandy gloats to Lisa and then cruelly visits Emily to tell her that she and Paddy are an item following their night of passion. But Paddy has the final laugh on Mandy - even though it proves painful. He decides it's Emily he really wants and when she refuses to listen, he carries her from the house and to The Woolpack. As Paddy reveals his shocking decision to Mandy, she sees red and knocks him over with a punch. Craig upsets Nicola when he lies that he's got plans for lunch then goes out with Chloe. Chris becomes more concerned about the wedding when Charity reveals she'd like to arrive in a pink Cadillac and eat burgers and chips for breakfast. Jess makes an effort to get on with Lucy. Terry rehearses his best man's speech, even though he's not been asked. Marlon is put out at Tricia's flirty ways to try and get more tips from customers.

Nicola has the knives out for Chloe, convinced she's trying to seduce Craig. She even warns Scott about his girlfriend in an attempt to stir things up and when Chloe confronts her she tells her aggressively that it's pointless going to her dad, because he will always believe his daughter. Terry is mightily let down when Chris announces that Rodney will be his best man. Phil and Maggie clash over the way their daughters are dressed. Paddy reassures Emily about their relationship. Zak's efforts to resolve his differences with Cain fail.