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Lawrence asks Lachlan if he's decided what to do. Lachlan worries what Tim will do next and considers going to the police, but that's the last thing Lawrence wants as everything will come out then. Lachlan agrees to keep quiet when Lawrence says he'll call someone to sort Tim out.

Bob calls round at Mulberry Cottage to check up on Laurel and Arthur. Bob and Laurel still can't work out why Emma told Arthur that Laurel was ill. Emma receives a text from Laurel asking her to come round. In the café, Diane talks to Robert about her cruise but he's preoccupied looking at his investments.

Aaron is still in a bad mood with Robert. Victoria isn't impressed to hear that Robert had the money for Sarah's treatment but didn't cough up. Bernice is awkward around Cain in the café. He asks her about some reviews on the church blog left under the username "Smiley Bernice".

Aaron's winces in pain as Robert jokingly touches his stomach as they are walking to the café for breakfast. Aaron makes excuses not to go and instead heads to work. Rhona is down ahead of Pierce's pre-trial hearing tomorrow.

Robert has bought one-way for him and Aaron to go to Dublin, insisting he just wants things to go back to the way they were and assures Aaron that there will be no looking back. Ross looks though a dating app full of posh girls. Kerry flicks through a magazine and spots an expensive bag she'd like for her upcoming fortieth birthday. When Dan pops into the salon, Bernice and Kerry drop obvious hints about the bag.

Adam chases after Aaron as he walks up the Main Street with the wrench in hand. Adam tries to grab the tool but Aaron pushes him to the ground and throws the wrench in Robert's direction. It narrowly misses Robert but smashes his car windscreen. Robert shouts at Aaron, questioning what's going on. Aaron wrestles Robert to the ground and is only stopped when Adam and Pete intervene.

Rhona wakes up on the sofa cuddled up to Paddy to the sounds of someone knocking at the door. Robert has spent the night at Brook Cottage and is pining after Aaron. Diane states the most important thing is Aaron stops hurting himself but Robert refuses to allow Aaron to leave him. DC Osborne calls round to Smithy Cottage to talk to Rhona about the trial.

Rhona feels guilty for lashing out at Vanessa yesterday and thanks Paddy for supporting her. Before Paddy heads to work, he hugs Rhona, which is witnessed by Marlon. Debbie goes to the garage and finds Ross working topless. She asks him to cover up, but he replies that he is sweating and, besides, thinks that she'd like to see his body.

Debbie and Ross prepare for the party tonight. Paddy is avoiding the surgery as he could bump into Rhona. Vanessa, Jimmy and Marlon have all received summons to testify at Pierce's trial but Paddy wonders why he didn't. Chrissie packs unenthusiastic Rebecca off to the accountant to learn about VAT ahead of them taking over the business when Lawrence retires.

One of Megan and Leyla's clients have cancelled their wedding with a day's notice. Tracy suggests Pete and Leyla take the not so happy couple's place as the wedding is already planned and paid for. Leyla likes the idea but Pete isn't keen.

It's Kerry's fortieth birthday, Dan presents her with some earrings and tells her that her party is at the shop. Bob and Faith gossip about Pete turning down Leyla's proposal. Frank hasn't given up hope of a reunion with Megan. Nell is nervous ahead of a meeting with social services so Jai has shuffled round his meetings to be there to support her.

Priya puts her actions to one side as she wants to know why Nell didn't meet with social services. Nell insists she doesn't need to answer to Priya and states she isn't ready to tell Jai yet. Frank follows Megan outside and insists he meant it, he wants to marry her.

Priya debates what to do as she looks through photos of her and Leyla. Nell reminds Priya if she tell Leyla, she'll lose her as a friend. Hungover Nicola is in a bad mood and ends up sniping at Kerry. Bob asks Frank and Megan about their wedding. Leyla can't stand being around the happy couple and makes her excuses to leave.

After her week away, Vanessa catches up with Leyla. Tracy can't get Lydia accusation that Frank is fiddling the books out of her head. Frank vows to get to the bottom of it but Megan isn't bothered, suggesting it will just be a tiny oversight. Jai finds Nell staring at the picture of Rosie and suggests she isn't in a fit state to work.

Rhona debates if she should put on lipstick for the trial, fearing it may give off the wrong impression. At the same time, Pierce prepares the trial and Martha assures him no one will doubt his word. Martha wants to testify on Pierce's behalf, calling Rhona the worst thing that's ever happened to her son but Pierce hits back that she is as she ruined him. Pierce violently grabs Martha by the arm and questions what chance he had with a mother like her.

Marlon refuses to go along with Vanessa's plan to lie in court. Chrissie gifts Lachlan some concert tickets for his seventeenth birthday and Belle arrives at Home Farm with a present for him ahead of their curry date tonight. Victoria agrees to get some shopping and clean the Mill for injured Robert. Paddy can't believe Martha is covering for Pierce. Martha lies the bruises were a result of Pierce grabbing her to stop her falling after she tripped but Paddy doesn't believe a word.

Paddy, Marlon and Vanessa worry when they can't find Rhona. Lachlan furiously confronts Gerry about spiking his drink with laxatives yesterday and orders him to get his stuff and leave. Paddy finds Rhona happily playing with Leo in the playground.

From the stand Pierce whispers "I'm sorry" in Rhona's direction. After a moment of conscience, Pierce continues with his lies and tells the court that he and Rhona engaged in consensual sex. In The Woolpack, DS Holmes bumps into Cain outside the gents and reminds him that Harriet's attackers have to be brought to justice by the book.

Rhona is worked up as she waits for the jury's verdict. Tim visits Chrissie at Home Farm. Harriet informs Finn that Marco and Wayne have been charged as their alibi fell apart. Finn is relieved that his and Ross' names have been kept out of it. Moira notices an atmosphere between Cain and Harriet and questions what Cain has done, reminding him that Harriet is a good woman.

Rhona returns to work. Paddy thinks it's too soon and orders her to put her feet up but Rhona refuses. Lawrence informs Lachlan that he's decided to tell Chrissie the truth. Lachlan thinks he's insane and insists Lawrence needs to stop Tim no matter what it takes.

Laurel updates Bob on her talk with Finn yesterday. Bob believes Laurel maybe overestimating what Emma is capable of but Faith overhears and advises them not to go rubbing up Emma the wrong way. Lawrence ropes Sam into helping him and Ronnie move to St Ives due to problems with the removal men.

Rebecca sits at sedated Lawrence's bedside. Dr Belgrave informs Rebecca and Lachlan that the CT scan confirmed Lawrence suffered a ruptured aneurysm so they'll need to operate.

Diane and Sandy are worried about Laurel after her outburst yesterday. Diane can't understand why Laurel is so bothered about James. Laurel asks Arthur about how long the memory card was in the water but worries when Arthur mentions Emma probably still has the memory card. Rebecca sits at Lawrence's bedside.

Hugh puts out the fire but it has ruined any chance of him doing business with Home Farm. Chrissie arrives at Home Farm to collect some of Lachlan's belongs as he'll be moving into Jacobs Fold with her. Chrissie concludes Tim was behind the fire. At Dale View, the Police Officer asks Laurel to come with him but she refuses until she explains why she's here.