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Viv and the police reach a stand off as Freddie grabs the twins' pram, and secretly plants an envelope, Viv is forced to throw the Dictaphone to Freddie in exchange for the twins. He throws the tape in the pond and runs. Viv spies Ross and asks for help, however his fellow police officer finds the planted cash and Ross is forced to take her to the police station. With Jo starting at the Woolpack, an insecure Jasmine wears a short, tight skirt, only to be flummoxed when Jo shows up in simple clothes. Andy soon arrives to undermine Jo's confidence, leading Jo to get blind drunk. Newcomer Anna ingratiates herself to the Dingles and Rodney when she uses Titch to help her hunt pheasants on Home Farm land. They attend at her invitation a Holdgate Farm barbecue. Throughout the day she and Carl continue to spar. Nicola is frustrated at the amount of time it's taking to get a buyer for Rodney's book, and decides to push harder.

Jo wakes up with no memory of her drunken night but her arm is mysteriously covered in bruises. Andy insists that she hurt herself while she was drunk but Jo doubts his story. Andy has the upper hand when he says that she can't remember anything so she shouldn't argue. Andy demands that Jo gives up the job at The Woolpack but Diane intervenes and advises Andy to visit Jack in Spain for a few weeks to get some time off. Bob and Viv share a picnic with the twins and Viv makes an emotional confession that she shared a kiss with Freddie.

Bob is devastated after Viv's admission that she kissed Freddie and he confides his troubles to Diane, who asks him whether he still loves Viv and whether he should put his pride aside to be with her. Bob realises Diane is right and he loves his wife and he decides to forgive her. Bob rushes home to tell her and also pledge his full support. Nicola is delighted when she gets a call from a publisher raving about Rodney's book. David is stunned when Nicola claims full credit for writing the book and mentions Rodney as merely an inspiration and claims that he is dead! David is worried about the wisdom of pretending to be the real author but Nicola tells David she wants him to be her 'agent' and refuses to listen to his doubts.

Louise and Jamie return from their holiday loved up but Louise is furious when she realises that Terry has made the storeroom factory permanent without asking her. A wily Val winds Terry up about taking orders from Louise and he reacts by signing an official contract to allow the workers to stay in the storeroom. After a row with Jamie, a drunken Louise reports the factory to health and safety in revenge.

Jonny is surprised when Perdy gets back from a shopping trip with piles of baby items and he questions Katie over Perdy's involvement with the baby. Katie tells him that if it all goes to plan she will make Gray pay for his duplicity by giving the baby to Perdy and enough money for her to run away. Jonny is stunned and lets slip to Paul that Katie is thinking of denying Gray his child. Jonny is disturbed when Paul wants to tell Grayson the truth - he tells Paul if Paul chooses Grayson over him for a second time, their relationship is finished.

Gray is suspicious about Katie and asks what's going on. Paul is evasive but Gray pieces together the truth and realises that Katie is planning something drastic with the baby. Gray discovers that Katie has brought forward the date for the C-section and he angrily confronts her. Jonny intervenes and Katie does a runner to Matthew's. Katie forces Matthew to take her to Perdy, but after collecting her she goes into labour.

Gray spends all night searching for Perdy, but returns home defeated. The police refuse to investigate the 'baby-snatching' as the baby is with its biological mother. Meanwhile, Jonny asks Katie if she wants to stay at Victoria Cottage and he is sickened by Paul's sympathy for Gray when he tells Paul about his offer. Jonny tells both Paul and Gray to stay away from him and Katie.

Gennie basks in her success as the hot tub turns up to the delight of the Dingles. Chas reminds Gennie that she doesn't have to prove herself, as she's already part of the family. Eli throws a pool party, but the fun is spoiled when Brenda shows up and demands Gennie get out immediately. Brenda realises Gennie lied to her about having a job.

Gennie escapes Brenda by telling her she has a job at the Vet's and Chas convinces Josh to spend the afternoon with her and let Gennie cover the phones. Gennie breaks into the drugs cabinet after an emergency call from Sam about an injured sheep when she can't get hold of Josh and rushes to Butler's Farm on her moped. When Edna sees the broken cabinet she assumes the vet's has been burgled and calls the police.

Sam offers to cook dinner for Jo and Sarah and concerned Lisa offers to come with him but a defensive Sam refuses. Sam is chuffed when Jo gives him a peck on the cheek to say thank you and it's clear he's not interested in Lisa's warnings. Lexi asks Jimmy to put in a good word with Carl for her, unaware that he is increasingly attracted to Anna. Carl is spiky when Jimmy brings up Lexi and he insists that he and Lexi are over. David offers to clean Rodney's house for free to hunt for more Rollercoaster Rod stories but he leaves empty-handed. Later, David sneaks a dictaphone into Gabby's room, hoping to record another story. Also, Gennie is off the hook with the police.

Carl is sick of hearing Anna ’s ideas to improve the business and teases her by suggesting she take one of the trucks out. Carl smugly hands over the keys but Anna soon breaks down and is annoyed to realise the petrol tank is empty, thanks to Carl's prank. Avoiding a near miss, Matthew pulls up in his car and relishes finding out who Anna is. Matthew offers Anna a lift back to the village and they get their own back on Carl by pretending the police impounded the truck for being stolen. Carl cottons on that he's been fooled and is unnerved when Anna gives Matthew a lingering kiss.

Gray apologises to Paul for causing trouble between him and Jonny. Paul hugs Gray goodbye, and Jonny is gutted to see them. Paul insists there is nothing between them but will Jonny believe him? Anna tells Carl she's having lunch with Matthew, but he won't take the bait. Carl kisses Lexi again in an attempt to get to Anna - but Anna tells Carl she knows what he wants, and she's sure he'll be back for more. Val is furious when Eric hints that, due to the factory crisis, they may not be able to go on a honeymoon. Val suggests they put the honeymoon on hold, but Pollard suggests she go alone! Also, Miles invites an uninterested Jasmine for a drink; Carrie sends Lexi tickets for Canada.

Gray forces his way into Victoria Cottage and demands Katie reveals Perdy’s whereabouts. Katie insists her lips are sealed but this only infuriates Gray further and he physically attacks her. The incident is seen by Paul and he intervenes, striking Gray twice. The drama spills out onto the street and the gathering villagers are appalled to hear that Gray and Paul slept together.

Daz succumbs to peer pressure from Jake and takes Anna’s car for a ride. Anna complains to Debbie who has no choice but to fire Daz. Still eager for fun, the boys notice that one of the Kings’ vans have been left unattended and Jake takes Daz joyriding through the country lanes. However, he takes a sharp bend too quickly and the van slides off the road and slams into a tree. Both boys are unhurt but the van is in a much sorrier state.

Jimmy complains about his dire love life, unaware that Matthew has arranged for him a date with an admirer. They arrive home to find Roberta waiting, and Matthew tells her to satisfy his brother! Jimmy is hesitant, and an offended Roberta collapses in tears. Jimmy comforts her, and soon the pair are kissing.

Andy surprises Jo by arriving home early from his break and when Sam turns up for lunch she tells him they have to cancel. Jo is horrified when Sam moves in for a kiss and a mortified Sam runs away. Andy sees Sam disappearing and accuses Jo of telling Sam about their troubles. Andy gives Jo another beating and follows it up by beating up Sam.

Andy makes a bruised Jo stay at home while he visits The Woolpack and lies to Diane that Jo is hung-over. Andy is unaware of Sam whispering to Lisa that he is lying. As Andy leaves, Zak warns him not to touch Sam again or risk the wrath of the Dingles. Despite his family's concerns, Sam goes to see Jo and she can't deny that Andy has hit her.

Sam can't resist sneaking over to Butler's Farm to check on Jo and finds her doubled up in pain. Sam forces Jo to go to the hospital, where Jo lies about her injuries. An angry Sam tells the doctor that Jo was beaten up and the doctor immediately confronts Jo, but she betrays Sam by insisting he's got it wrong. Sam makes a quick exit when Andy arrives at the hospital.

Eric holds the factory launch but the workers angrily confront him when Pearl overhears him telling McNally that he's advertising for a new workforce. Eric bluffs that he's looking to expand but then he lets slip he wants them to reapply for their own jobs. An outraged Pearl pushes a cheesecake into a stunned Pollard's face, just in time for the newspaper photographer to snap them!

Donald is wary of Carl and Anna's bickering when they disagree over going into business with Matthew. Donald cooks an elaborate meal for them both and Anna thinks he's trying to play matchmaker. Donald and Anna argue, and Anna gets upset. Donald walks out, and Carl and Anna have a heart-to-heart, and he encourages her to make peace with her father.

Anna confronts Carl about their kiss and hints that she's up for a second go, but tells him to get rid of Lexi first. Lexi returns from her holiday with Carrie, and Carl is about to dump her when she reveals that Carrie told her he killed Tom! A panicked Carl backtracks and instead tells her he loves her.

Diane becomes paranoid that she is boring after reading Rodney's book and decides to get revenge on Rodney. After arranging a business lunch in The Woolpack for him she dresses in dowdy clothes, interrupts the meeting and introduces herself as Rodney's ex-wife! Rodney wants to know what she's up to and gets even more confused when she disappears and then turns up in a low cut top, doing her best Val impression.

Rodney has a go at Terry for showing Diane the book and he throws it in the bin to prevent more trouble. Nicola spots the manuscript and retrieves it when he's out of the room. Nicola needs another story for the publisher and she decides to act as peacemaker between Rodney and Diane, but Diane notices the Rollercoaster Rod story in Nicola's bag and an argument ensues.

Viv decides that the only way out of avoiding jail is to do a runner before the trial. Bob is horrified and insists that the twins would suffer. But Bob realises how desperate his wife is and he goes to Dawn's grave to think about it. A desperate Viv begs Bob to go with her and tells him it's their chance to start a new life. A reluctant Bob feels forced to agree.