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Eric is furious with Marlon for his mismanagement of the Wine Bar. Not only is his reputation in tatters, he's also facing the loss of his licence. Emma tells her mother Becky that if she is forced to return to Germany she will run away again. Zoe offers Kelly the receptionist's job at the surgery. But the teenager can not help but wonder why Zoe has thought of her. Steve offers to help Kim with the financial management of Home Farm. Lady Tara visits Steve's father to invite him to his son's wedding. But she is outraged to discover that Steve has thrown his father out of his home and moved him into a bedsit. After being offered retirement by Steve, Seth decides to make ends meet by helping the Dingles with their latest scam.

Chris and Zoe investigate Steve's new business venture. And it is not long before they realise Steve is up to no good. Jan tries to persuade Kim to remove the injunction against her. But her efforts are futile and even her husband Ned refuses to help. It's the last straw and Jan decides that she can no longer live with a man who will not stand by her. Eric is served a Court summons charging him with an underage drinking offence. Kelly begins her first day as receptionist at the Vet's surgery, much to the surprise of Paddy.

Chris confronts Steve and tells him that he knows all about his bogus business venture. He's willing to keep quiet about the fraud but only if Steve sells him his shares in Home Farm. Sal reminds Steve that even with Kim's investment, he's still in financial trouble. Kim tells Steve that she has high hopes for their married life. Not only will they have control of Home Farm and a partnership in a thriving company they will also have security for themselves and James. Ned promises Roy that he won't let his marriage die without a fight. Seth, Zak and Butch's Osprey scam is well under way. But it is not long before the bird watchers begin to get twitchy.

Steve is confident he can solve his financial problems. All he needs to do is gamble all on a high return investment. Sal warns him to be careful with Kim's money. If things don't improve he might be bankrupt by tomorrow. Tara holds a hen night for Kim at a bingo hall. But when the bride-to-be is called to the stage to act as celebrity caller, she has a trick up her sleeve. Lisa's hopes of starting her own business are dashed when she is refused a bank loan. Roy tries to persuade his mother Jan to come home. The game's up for Seth, Zak and Butch when two of the bird wachers complain they're being ripped off. And when Chris discovers their scam he fires Butch and Seth on the spot.

It's the day of the big wedding for Steve and Kim - a day when joy will turn to shock as she discovers some painful secrets. Steve's business is in big trouble and he's in danger of losing everything including his wife-to-be's personal fortune. When the markets pick up after a sleepless night, he has one last gamble to regain his losses. Lady Tara Oakwell gives Steve and Kim another shock when she turns up at the wedding with Steve's father John. Steve is forced to admit to Kim that he had lied when he told her both his parents were dead. He admits to her he's been a fool. As the lavish ceremony takes place Steve's answerphone is clicking furiously as his broker tries desperately to contact him.

Kim flies into a rage when Steve reiterates the company in which she has invested has gone and they are penniless. But Kim decides to stand by her man and together they can try to salvage their business. Instead of going away on honeymoon the newlyweds decide to weather the storm in Steve's cottage. Biff is forced to relive his worst nightmare when he finds Lady Tara in her crashed car. Eric becomes increasingly frustrated with the non-payment for his catering services for the wedding.

Steve tells Kim that it could cost millions to save their financial business. And their predicament grows when Steve admits his business contacts are refusing to deal with him. Ned tries to repair his broken marriage, but he is knocked for six when Jan tells him that their marriage is over. Vic's Salsa lesson is interrupted by Heather - much to the annoyance of Terry. Jack and Sarah wonder how Emma will react to the news that she will have to return to Germany.

The future looks bleak for Steve and Kim. And in desperation Kim decides to try her luck on something she knows about - horses. But will the gamble pay off? Chris tells Eric that he will be lucky if he gets paid for the wedding reception as Steve is in financial trouble. Lady Tara tells Biff she is going to lose her license for dangerous driving and offers him the job as her chauffeur. Zak breaks into a derelict garage looking for spare parts to sell, but he is not prepared for the trouble he gets himself into.

Eric, Biff and Marlon break in to Steve's cottage looking for the money they are owed. But they are surprised by the sight of the hiding newlyweds. Chris asks Tara for a loan to buy Steve's shares in Home Farm. Biff accepts Tara's offer to become her chauffeur. Zak is rescued after a night in the disused garage, but his time in captivity was not wasted and he suggests to Lisa that she should use the garage for her auto-repair business. Vic surprises Viv with his dancing skills when he takes her out for her birthday. And it is not long before the night turns to passion. Ned tells Roy that his marriage is over and they will have to get used to life without Jan. And Emma refuses to return to Germany to be with her parents.

Steve and Kim decide to come out of hiding. But before they leave they are confronted by a furious Alan who demands to know what has happened to his investment in Steve's company. Rachel learns from Alan that her pension fund is lost. Kim reveals to Zoe and Chris that she and Steve are selling their shares in Home Farm. Biff is forced to bite his lip when Lady Tara explains his duties as her chauffeur. Ned is upset when Mandy asks him for Jan's old clothes. Jack tells Sarah that the Cairns have agreed to let Emma stay in Emmerdale until the summer.

Kim tells Steve she is selling her shares in Home Farm to keep them both out of prison. Chris mischievously tells Kim that Steve had promised to sell him his share in Home Farm before their wedding anyway. Kim can't believe that her husband has conspired against her, and in a fit of rage launches into him. Lady Tara tells Chris she is confident that she can raise the money to buy Kim's shares. Rachel and Alan tackle Steve about their lost investments. Ned has a go at Biff for working for Lady Tara.

Steve is confronted by a delegation of investors demanding he returns their money. But they are forced to retreat when Kim calls the police. Kim confides in Seth about her money problems. An evening out for Donna, Viv and Vic is spoilt when Kelly arrives. Vic is furious when he sees Kelly with Roy. Donna goes over to them and asks Kelly to sit with them, but Kelly coldly tells her sister to go away. Viv confronts her and Kelly storms out of the Wine Bar, following by Viv. Kelly says that she doesn't care about the family and spitefully tells Viv that she'll laugh the day she dies, prompting an angry Vic to slap his bratty daughter across the face. Zak steals a generator to help Lisa get her auto-repair business off the ground. But she tells him to take it back - her business will not be built on stolen goods.

It's the anniversary of Frank's death and tempers flare when Zoe confronts Kim at her father's grave. Zak lets Mandy take Nellie's old clothes to Hotten Market to sell. Lady Tara agrees to lend Chris the money to buy Steve and Kim's shares. Trouble is never far from the Windsor household and after last night's confrontation Viv decides to take a holiday from Emmerdale until Vic can pull Kelly back in line. Kathy teases Biff about his new job as Lady Tara's chauffeur. Lady Tara and Biff's relationship is blatantly blossoming and there's a hint of jealousy for Biff between Lady Tara and Lord Thornfield. Terry becomes ashamed of Will for not putting abilities to much use. Kathy has a go at Eric for letting Alice play on his fruit machine. Zak gets Ned to go poaching with him. But they count without the ingenuity of Seth's helper Butch, and his specially-designed man-trap.

There’s friction between Vic and Kelly over Viv leaving. Vic struggles to cope at the shop alone. Ashley advertises a jumble sale at the Village Hall for the 3rd June. Lady Tara agrees to lend Chris the money to buy the shares of Home Farm. Steve tries thinking of a way to pay back his creditors. Kim’s gutted that this could be their last day at Home Farm. Zoe promises to sell Ashley a filing cabinet, but somebody has stolen it. Butch apologises to Zak for accidentally hijacking him by catching him a few rabbits. Betty’s shocked to see Kathy’s rather fancy lingerie on her washing line. Kelly and Zoe confide in one another about losing a mother at a young age. Zoe suggests taking the opportunity to talk to Vic while Viv is away. Betty angrily confronts Kathy in the tearooms about her lingerie. Ashley catches Zak with the cabinet, but Ashley gets the upper hand when Zak is forced to pay him £25 for it when Lisa suspects he’s been stealing again.

Kim and Steve are shocked to learn Lady Tara has made Chris joint managing-director of Home Farm. And his first task is to evict the newlyweds. Kelly discovers an old wedding photograph of her mother and bridesmaid. But will the name and address on the back help her find the answers to her questions? Kelly skives off college to help Mandy with her clothes stall at the village jumble sale. but she is soon searching for an excuse when she is spotted by her boss Zoe. Zak tries to sell his dodgy diesel at the jumble sale. But Reverend Ashley Thomas puts a stop to his money making venture. While Kathy is at the doctors with Alice, Eric mysteriously empties the Tearooms of its furniture.

Kim and Steve move into Pear Tree Cottage. Steve's confidence is hit for six when Kim tells him he will have to stay at home and look after James while she is at work at the stud farm. Kathy regrets leaving poorly Alice home alone when the young child goes missing sparking a search and nearly falls into the pit at Dingle Automotives before being saved by Lisa. Will gets drunk the night before the school rugby final and is in big trouble when he fails to make the game. When he appears too late, he explains to Terry and Rachel that he had a stomach upset, but Terry knows he is lying when he sniffs Will's breath. As a result of the team's loss, Dean attacks him. Terry stops the fight but tells Will he has had enough of letting him and the team down. Lady Tara teases Biff and accuses him of being jealous of her having a date. Tara and Biff catch Butch and Zak poaching and she tells them that they could lose their tenancy.

Lady Tara warns Seth, Butch, and Zak that Seth will be out of a job and the Dingles will be evicted, if there is a repeat. Kelly asks Chris to drive her to London so she can meet her mother's friend. Tempers flare when Jack discovers Will has been lying to him. Jack gives him a lecture, which Will resents. Jack says that he is going to ring Tony so he can make arrangements to bring Will back to Germany. Eric offers to mind the Tea Rooms for Kathy so she can look after Alice. But his kindness is not as genuine as it seems. Mandy and Kelly decide to remove Kim's dresses from Home Farm, egged on by Chris.

Lady Tara is shocked by Biff's behaviour when she asks for his opinion on the birthday present she has bought for Lord Michael. He tries to kiss her and she smacks him hard across the face. Kelly's quest to learn about her dead mother ends in heartbreak when she discovers Vic has lied to her. Eric suggests Kathy changes the opening times of the Tea Rooms so she can see more of Alice, but she knows he has an ulterior motive. Will apologises to Jack for the trouble he has caused. But with the threat of being sent to live in Germany hanging over his head is his effort too little, too late. Paddy fills Zoe's car up with some of Zak's dodgy diesel.

Biff expects to be given his cards for his seemingly unwanted kiss. But his indiscretion has ignited a flame in her ladyship's heart and the chauffeur is in for more than he bargained for. Steve visits an old friend looking for a job. But he's left disheartened when his contact refuses to see him. Vic tells Kelly the terrible truth of how his first wife died. Lisa tells Paddy cheap fuel has ruined the engine in Zoe's car and she is furious to hear Zak sold him the diesel. Mandy tries to sell Kim's designer dresses in the village. Roy borrows the questions for The Woolpack pub quiz.

Biff is confused about his feelings for Lady Tara and when they finally get to be alone they end up in a heated argument. Zak 'borrows' a mobile library in an attempt to find the answers to the pub quiz. But he counted without the librarian being on board. Mandy has to do some quick thinking when she is questioned by a Trading Standards inspector about her clothes business. Steve is forced to look after James while Kim goes to work at the Stud Farm. Kelly refuses to speak to Vic because he has lied to her. Ashley confronts Eric about the storage of his antiques in the village hall.

Biff realises the dangers of "a woman spurned" when Lady Tara is cool with him after their argument. Kim criticises Steve for not looking after James properly while she was at work at the Stud Farm. And tempers flare when she catches him in The Woolpack and accuses him of wasting their money. Kelly is convinced that Viv is responsible for her mothers death. And she gives Vic an ultimatum - he must choose between her or Viv. Zak wins the pub quiz - much to the suspicions of the other contestants. Roy tells Jack he is the mysterious laundry swapper. Eric is furious to learn Ashley has banned him from the Village Hall.

Will becomes the hero of the day when he scores the winning try in the rugby match between The Woolpack and The Malt Shovel. But the celebrations are marred when Zak is accused of stealing an opponent's jacket. And he is left seething when Lisa offers to buy the opposition a round out of Zak's pub quiz winnings. And a bad day gets even worse for Zak when the ceiling in his house collapses on top of him. Vic tells Kelly if she can't accept that he loves Viv she's better staying away. Sarah discovers a pair of knickers in Jack's pocket. It soon becomes clear that it is another one of Roy's pranks. And the Sugdens decide to play Roy at his own game. Betty is delighted to discover she has won a holiday for two.

Steve starts his new job at the Home Farm quarry. And Chris decides to turn the situation to his advantage and tells the foreman not to treat him differently to anyone else. Lady Tara tells Biff she is worried she has cost herself a friend by sleeping with him. Zak tries to twist Lady Tara's arm for compensation following the collapse of his roof. But even the Dingles are lost for words when she offers them accommodation while their ceiling is repaired - at Home Farm. Ashley wreaks revenge on Eric by starting selling the antiques he has been storing for free in the Village Hall.

Zak makes a horrifying discovery when he opens the boot of the classic car his wife Lisa is trying to sell. Worse still, he has to do some quick thinking to put the potential buyers off, until he can come up with a plan to remove the offending item. Lady Tara relives the horrors of her marriage to Lord Alex - who fled the country after the death of Linda Glover - when her final divorce papers come through. She tells her chauffeur, and secret lover Biff she is still plagued by so many bad memories. But Biff, who was married to Linda, tells her she must stop living in the past and move on - like he has. Seth is shocked to the core when he learns that the holiday Betty has won, is for an alcohol free stay in a Health Farm.