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Nicola prepares herself to go to the clinic to have a termination and Laurel pleads with her not to go ahead with it, but Nicola stubbornly refuses to change her mind. A distraught Laurel blurts out Nicola's secret to Rodney and a stunned Rodney quickly confronts his daughter.

Nicola faces up to the reality of her pregnancy but still refuses to tell Jimmy. After he's informed of Nicola's ‘illness’ by Rodney, Jimmy decides to explain to her that she needs to move on. Nicola is incredulous at Jimmy's arrogance and attacks him with her handbag before dissolving into tears.

Andy and Debbie are both concerned as the CAFCASS decision approaches. Andy has a face-off with Cain prior to the hearing and is disconcerted to hear that he has involved himself in the custody battle. Cain continues to goad Andy on his way out of the Woolpack and reveals he's told CAFCASS about his history.

Natasha is worried that Maisie is getting too close to Cain and she warns Cain off. She's taken aback when Cain reveals he knows she followed Mark and makes it clear he'll do what he likes. Mark sees them arguing and confronts Natasha, who comes clean about following him.

Natasha plans a low-key ceremony in the village, but word gets out and the Wyldes soon feel obliged to invite everyone. Mark feels sad to lose out on a simple occasion, but agrees with Natasha that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Mark is unnerved when Cain congratulates him and makes it clear that he knows Mark is hiding something from Natasha and he will exploit it to the maximum.

David’s concern for Eric grows when he is subdued in the café. Leyla is thrilled that Eric's campaign seems to have hit the buffers, but David can’t muster the same enthusiasm. After struggling with some heavy lifting at the factory Eric sits down in some pain and Val insists they go to the hospital.

Natasha tells Mark that they need to watch Cain as he won’t back down easily. Her prophecy comes true in the village when Maisie tells Cain that his flirting will not go unrewarded. Back at Home Farm, Natasha is interrupted from the preparations by a knock at the door – it's Faye.

Mark remains distracted by Faye’s impromptu visit. Still struggling to commit his vows to paper Mark decides to go for a drive. He drives to Faye’s flat and pushes her inside when she answers the door. She quizzes him about the renewal of vows and states that such an act is irrelevant.

Mark’s encounter with Faye is in danger of consuming him as their re-wedding day dawns. Blaming his anxiety on the vow preparation, Mark does his best to avoid Natasha’s questions. The congregation arrive at the church without a hitch and Mark is forced to put his fears to one side.

Rodney urges Nicola to tell Jimmy about the baby before he notices for himself. Not one to wait patiently, Jimmy invites Rodney round and asks his permission to propose to Nicola. He hastily purchases an engagement ring and heads to Home Farm.

Nicola moves her things back into Mill Cottage and prepares to tell Jimmy about the baby, but they are interrupted by a phone call from Carl. Nicola is delighted to see the look of horror on Lexi's face when she and Carl arrive home to learn of the proposal.

Bob and Gennie are enjoying each other's company as they prepare food for Laurel's party. Gennie is embarrassed when later on her tipsy mum quizzes Gennie in front of Bob about why she's so hopeless with men. Gennie runs out and Bob follows to check she's OK.

Andy fears that the custody decision will go against him and prepares to take Sarah to Spain to stay with Annie. Mick is curious when Sarah mentions that they’re going on holiday.

Andy turns up at court for the custody hearing wearing the look of a doomed man. Debbie feels guilty about taking Sarah away from him, but she gives an impassioned plea about why she should be given a chance to be Sarah's mum.

David’s suspicion remains when Eric spends the morning of the election canvassing in public, but looking thoroughly worn out when the public have gone.

Debbie considers taking Sarah to see Andy, but Cain warns her not to do Andy any favours. Debbie is even more worried about how Andy is coping when Aaron mentions that Victoria was explaining to him that Andy is in a bad way.

Aaron is desperate to find the missing Clyde and the mystery is solved when Victoria finds the bloodied and exhausted dog locked in a barn. Andy insists that he forgot that the dog was there, but when an upset Aaron confronts him he refuses to help him find Paddy to check over the dog.

Victoria is concerned that Andy is still in a strange mood and Mick gives him both barrels when it begins to affect the running of the farm. Diane returns from her holiday and persuades Debbie to let her throw Sarah a tea party so she can see Andy.

Carl tells Debbie her loan payments are overdue and demands she pay up by the end of the day. Cain is disgusted by Carl's course of action and offers to give Debbie the money she needs. When Carl continues his vendetta by blocking the garage with a truck, Cain smashes the window and hot wires it to Debbie's immediate disapproval.

Debbie appeals to Carl’s better nature but he's intent to carry his ultimatum through. Cain makes the Kings another offer for more money but this only serves to infuriate Carl even more. Jimmy argues that they should take the money as it's probably all Cain has left, but Carl isn’t interested.

Jimmy is frustrated with Carl’s stance on Cain’s offer. Cain visits Pear Tree and issues a last chance ultimatum for them to accept his offer for the garage. Against his brother's wishes,

Mark and Natasha return from Scotland and Mark discovers a bunch of missed calls from Faye. Mark calls Faye to find out what she's playing at and she insists that he meet up with her, but he bluntly turns her down.

Faye forces Mark back to her flat by turning up in the village unannounced. Mark has had enough of her games and he's about to leave when Faye blurts out they have a son.

Jimmy and Nicola are finally forced to talk things through at Mill Cottage. Jimmy wants a part in the baby's upbringing so Nicola demands recompense for the baby things she's had to buy.