Seasons & episodes

In the café, Jerry lays into Aaron and Carl is forced to intervene and hold Jerry back when he tries to go for Aaron. Chas is devastated to see that Aaron doesn't even try to defend himself when Jerry insists that his statement will see him go to prison.

Chas is conflicted when Carl asks whether she could forgive herself if she doesn't accept his offer and Aaron does end up in prison. Gennie tries to talk Chas out of it, aware there will inevitably be strings attached, but Chas is wavering.

Chas asks Hazel to try and talk Aaron into accepting her money. Aaron comes to the café and Hazel encourages him to reconsider accepting the offer.

Amy promises Val that she's telling the truth when she claims that she and Victoria can't work at the B&B since they're following Alex to town as they suspect he's cheating. Belle also blackmails them to come along to the party.

Val's disappointed with Amy for lying about having a party and when she and Victoria tell her about Belle, she insists on taking them to face Lisa later.

Declan thanks Katie for taking Mia out last night, but he's thrown when she mentions Mia thinks he's getting back with Ella. Ella arrives and Katie smiles when Declan assures her that there's no chance of him getting back with Ella.

Ella fumes to Jai about Declan and Katie, telling him she won't make things easy for them. At the same time, Katie is debating whether she should go out with Declan or not. Later, Ella visits Katie - telling her to leave him alone.

Visiting Rhona, Paddy explains that he wants her to come home and Rhona eventually agrees after hearing him say that he needs both her and Leo. At the same time, Marlon is getting ready for the fundraiser by baking cakes with Laurel. Laurel reassures him that Rhona and Leo will be back soon but suggests giving them some space.

Mia's still fuming about Declan and Katie's relationship, but is left unsure who to believe when Declan promises that he didn't cheat on Ella. He explains that Ella has brought this on herself but he is shocked when Mia informs him that her mum needs her and she's moving back to Singapore with her.

Everyone seems anxious about the first day of the trial, but Aaron appears calm. As the court case begins, Chas worries about Hazel crumbling under the prosecution's questions as she's called to the witness box.

Ashley has decided to attend the second day of the trial, but Laurel warns him to be sensitive. As Jerry is in the witness box, the judge warns him from speculating about Aaron's hold over Jackson and instructs the jury to strike his comments from the record.

Aaron's mood is increasingly dark and when Steve arrives in the village and wishes him luck for the trial, it's clear he feels he doesn't deserve his best wishes. Once

The prosecution and defence sum up their cases for the jury and the judge asks them to go and consider the verdict. Chas talks to Hazel outside the court as they wait to be called back in, but worries with Paddy about Aaron. Zak calls them back in as Aaron re-enters the court to await the verdict.

Aaron is shell-shocked as the jury reach a verdict and decide that he is not guilty. While those around him celebrate, Aaron can't fathom the outcome and retreats into himself. Him and Hazel clash as they meet at Jackson's graveside. Meanwhile, Debbie worries there's more to Sarah's bruising. Sam questions Samson about hurting Sarah but he denies hitting her.

Debbie, Cameron and Andy continue to worry about Sarah's bruises. Debbie knows Cameron is telling the truth when he says he didn't hurt her and he tries to reassure her that it's probably nothing. Meanwhile, Amy continues to feel guilty about the burglary and Eric starts to suspect she might know something. He's unconvinced when Victoria covers for her. Elsewhere, Alicia eventually tells David and Leyla her and Andy's plans and is upset when Jacob says that he doesn't want to go. Leyla despairs when David thinks Alicia's being fair by telling Jacob they can come home if he doesn't like it in Spain. Elsewhere, Aaron breaks down - overwhelmed by guilt, while Jai tells Charity that he's booked them a holiday.

Leyla offers to drop Jacob at his friends' party. However, she lies to David about shopping for bridesmaid dresses with Gennie and takes Jacob into Leeds instead, telling him they're going on an adventure. Later, David worries she's run off with Jacob when he sees Gennie and realises Leyla is ignoring his calls.

As she is short-staffed, Diane agrees to let Eve work a shift. However, Chas is furious when she sees her behind the bar and Charity is amused as Chas gives Eve a big shove. Chas is forced to back off when Edna enters, but Eve continues to wind Chas up and tells her she's going to Mexico to stay with Scarlett.

Away at a B&B, Leyla tells Jacob that he can't phone his mum, but he secretly takes her phone and hides it in his pocket. Back at the village, Eric thinks David should call the police but David refuses to involve them yet, holding faith that Leyla won't take it too far.

Alicia's concerned about how quiet Jacob is after disappearing to Leeds with Leyla, but the youngster clams up when Alicia tries to question him about it. To ease the atmosphere, Andy takes Jacob for a kick-about. While they're out, Andy's concerned to hear from Jacob about what happened.

Leyla is forced to make her impossible decision and choose whether her future is with or without David. Meanwhile, Chas is hurt and confused when Aaron tells her that he's moving out of Paddy's but won't be staying with her.

Leyla is torn but stands by her decision and faces David, Jacob and Alicia, causing heartbreak and destruction. Meanwhile, Aaron is ready to move out from Paddy and Rhona's. Paddy feels terrible and Rhona - although relieved he is at last moving out - feels guilty over the whole issue.

As Aaron prepares to move into The Woolpack, there's tension between him and Paddy. Over at the pub, Diane is still not happy with Chas for letting Aaron move in as it wasn't part of their agreement to share the accommodation.

Chas is terrified that Aaron's going to lose the roof over his head. She fights for a few days' grace from Diane, but when Aaron flies off the handle it's too much for Diane. Later, Aaron has another go at Carl, resulting in Diane throwing him out of the pub while giving Chas an ultimatum.

Chas tries to talk to Aaron about the break-in but gets nowhere. Aaron is then left conflicted when Hazel brings Jackson's things for him to look through.