Seasons & episodes

Victoria shows Liv and Chas the letter she's received from Robert, but they're dismayed to see there's no mention of Aaron. Aaron sinks into despair. He breaks down as he pulls up into the woods, unable to face anyone or anything. Something catches Liv's eye as she crosses the footbridge, retracing Aaron's steps. Moving to the edge of the water to inspect, Liv collapses and begins to have a seizure. She's alone and vulnerable. Will someone find her in time? Elsewhere, Nate readies himself for a fight.

Kim takes the role of the villain in the village panto, leaving everyone shocked. Tracy's apology backfires. Liv is in peril.

Tracy opens up to Vanessa. Aaron looks for a distraction. Sam gets an idea. The preparation for the pantomime is in full swing and Manpreet's trying to control the chaos.

Leyla's hopes are raised. She's sad that the panto is coming to an end. As the panto plays out, she's waiting for the passionate kiss from Liam's character. Will she get it? Rhona feels guilty about leaving. Kim has a proposal for Marlon.

Graham receives the DNA test results and is quick to read them. Kim's blood runs cold. Nate feels isolated. Rhona knows she's going to break Marlon's heart.

It's Christmas morning and Jacob, David, Leyla and Eric congregate to wish one another a Merry Christmas. Their idyllic morning is shattered when Jacob opens the front door to find a baby on the doorstep. They discover a note signed from Maya, but are initially unconvinced it's from her - could it be? Just as Christmas dinner is being served up at Home Farm, Graham bursts in, leaving Andrea and Kim fearful of what he might do or say.

Graham pleads his case to Rhona. David wants to keep things quiet about the baby until he knows more. Nicola reaches out to Laurel. Things are far from festive in a chaotic Boxing Day at Nicola and Jimmy's. Moira is confronted by Cain who accuses her of being drunk, despite the fact she's only had one drink so far today.

Kim tries to get Jamie on side. Rhona worries what people might think. David's anxiety grows. Danny turns up at Sarah's excited to see her, but gets a frosty reception when she says he only cares about himself.

At Farrers Barn, an anxious David, Jacob and Leyla await the arrival of the paternity test results. Marlon tells Paddy of his worries after hearing Rhona's quit the vets, realising there's now nothing stopping her from taking Leo away. Charity makes a plan.

Victoria tells Amy she's ready to ring in the New Year with a night out, but ends up leaving the party before the bells toll when the baby starts kicking. As the New Year fireworks go off, Victoria's waters break. The baby is coming! Most of the locals enjoy the New Year's celebrations. Moira is full of self-hatred.