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Kelly Windsor makes a shock return to the village to be at Scott’s bedside, but step-mum Viv isn’t impressed. Kelly doesn’t waste any time in showing that she hasn’t changed when a young doctor on duty arrives and she sets about seducing him. Kelly quick slips back into caring mode when Viv arrives back from the canteen but are Bob and Marlon as convinced by Kelly’s display of concern as Viv seems to be? Meanwhile, Ashley pays Zoe a visit and asks her to explain what happened. He reminds her of a previous comment she made saying that she wanted Scott out of her life for good, but Zoe is indignant at his suggestions. Elsewhere, Max tells Jimmy that Andy may lose his entire flock of sheep due to illness resulting in a loss of £10,000. Can Jimmy hatch a plan to use this to his advantage?

With an arguing family by his bedside, Scott awakes. He tries to speak and manages to mumble something about Zoe trying to kill him. Before those around him can make sense of what he is saying he begins to fit and as the nurse calls for assistance the family are hustled out. When Bob and Donna are alone, he admits to her that Scott had written Dawn a letter explaining that he and Zoe were running away together. Donna is stunned but finally understands Dawn’s reasons for going to Spain. The doctor explains to a distraught Viv that Scott may suffer permanent brain damage. As the family take in the news, the police knock on Zoe’s door and escort her away for questioning. While Emily baby-sits Sarah, Debbie is distraught to find that Andy won’t leave the farm to spend time with her. Is he avoiding her for a reason?

Kelly turns up at Home Farm with a journalist and snap-happy photographer. Zoe is stunned, and when pushed for a comment she realises she’s beaten and heads inside. Meanwhile, Dawn arrives at the hospital and is stunned to see Scott’s delicate condition. Kelly makes snide comments about Dawn not being there sooner and as she tries to defend herself she goes to grab Scott’s letter. Will Bob be able to stop her? Elsewhere, Robert is angry when he finds a cheque that Jack has written for Andy. He thinks that Andy is becoming Jack’s favourite son and is determined to get back at him, so sets about chatting up Libby. Andy is upset when he sees Libby accept a lift from Robert. How far will Robert go to seek revenge on his brother?

At the hospital Dawn is irritated by Kelly and Viv’s continuous bitchy remarks and finally snaps showing a stunned Viv the letter from Scott. Viv is distraught and in her frustration she begs Scott to wake up. She refuses to believe her would leave her and is desperate to question him. After pressure from Cain, Andy visits Debbie. She tells him that she wishes they could spend more time together and suggests that she moves back to Butler’s farm to be with him. Will Andy agree? Elsewhere, Lesley suspects that there is something strange about Rose and determined to get to the bottom of it, she invites her to the pub. Lesley opens up to Rose and confesses that she lied about her arm to get close to her son. What will Rose reveal to Lesley?

Andy confesses to Jack that while he wants to do the right thing by Sarah, he no longer has any feelings for Debbie. Andy pays Debbie a visit and when she tells him that she loves him, he admits that he doesn’t feel the same. He apologises but Debbie is inconsolable. He insists he’ll always be there for Sarah, but an angry Debbie says he can’t have the baby without her. Debbie is distraught as she watches the man she loves walk away. Ashley is taken aback when he gets a call out of the blue from his brother asking if Jasmine, Ashley’s 15 year old niece, can come to stay. Will he agree to take her in for the summer? Kelly, meanwhile, spends the day flirting with Danny, but will he respond to her advances?

A distraught Debbie tells Cain that she and Andy are finished. Cain is ready to go and hunt Andy down but he receives a second blow when Debbie announces that she’s called social services and is getting rid of her baby. The worried Dingles try to convince her it’s just her hormones. However, unbeknown to the family, Debbie is still convinced that her baby will be better off with a foster family and puts her in a taxi. In the nick of time, Cain arrives and desperately tries to convince her not to abandon her responsibilities. He assures her that he will be there for her but can he convince her to keep her baby? After finding out that Debbie has banned Andy from seeing Sarah, Jack tells Robert that Andy could do with his support. Seizing the opportunity to get back in with his family so that he can work against them for the Kings, he lends Andy a shoulder to cry on. Elsewhere, when Ashley’s niece Jasmine arrives, she appears to be a stroppy teenager and he struggles to get

Jack and Andy are disheartened at the cattle market when there are no bids for their cows because someone has said that their cattle are infected with pneumonia. They suspect the Kings, and Jack confronts Jimmy in the Woolpack. Robert witnesses the confrontation and questions his father as to whether the land is worth all the aggro. He is clearly trying to persuade him to sell to the Kings, but will Jack remain oblivious to his son’s manipulation? Meanwhile, Jasmine is in the house alone and she sneaks into Steph’s room to find a box containing cuttings relevant to Shelly’s disappearance. Jasmine is clearly intrigued and when Steph returns home she subtly asks her about Shelly. Ashley intervenes but it is clear Jasmine is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. Elsewhere, Kelly insensitively tells Donna that she can do much better than lanky Marlon and insists she’ll do well if she sticks with her. Donna feels increasingly humbled as the day goes on.

After much deliberation, Jack comes to the conclusion that Andy would be better off if he sells his land, and Tom is elated to hear of the farmer’s change of heart. However, when he goes to sign the doted line, Andy stops him in his tracks and the father and son leave delighted that the Kings haven’t managed to get one over on them. Enjoying their triumph, they take things one step further as they mischievously drive their muck spreader past Pear Tree Cottage! Elsewhere, Matthew confesses to Louise that he can’t bare the thought of her being with Terry, but she sharply tells him that he better get used to it because she intends on being with Terry for a long time. Meanwhile, as Steph heads off to work on the memorial garden she tells Ashley to invite Jasmine to join her. Jasmine later fails to show and Steph finds her in the café talking to Daz. Steph warns Jasmine to stay away from him, explaining he’s caused her a lot of trouble. Will this make Jasmine more determined to

The villagers are amazed by Jack and Andy’s behaviour the previous day but it is clear that they do not regret their actions. Tom later goes to see Jack and tells him the offer is still there if he wants it, but Jack makes it perfectly clear that he has no intention of selling. A frustrated Tom goes back to the office and tells Matthew that he wants this sorted by the time he gets back from his business trip, but will he be able to make Jack budge? Elsewhere, Matthew continues with his other task and steps up his attempt to woo Louise. After buying her a necklace he tries to kiss her, but it is clear that all she wants is to hear that he really cares for her. Will he mange to convince her that his feelings are genuine? Over in the Woolpack, having spent the whole evening with Kelly, Danny is confident that she is a dead cert. However, when Kelly finds out Max has more money, she waits for Danny to go to the gents and heads off with the delighted vet!

Having been suitably convinced that Matthew really likes her, Louise decides that it’s time to end her relationship with Terry. A panic stricken Matthew tries to put her off, but with her mind made up she heads off to face Terry. Back at the Woolpack, Louise asks to see Terry, and as they go to the back room she discovers that he has decked out the room with roses. She begins to cry and tells him that she loves him but can’t be with him. Terry is completely stunned and devastated as Louise’s words sink in. Elsewhere, Jimmy suggests employing Cain to put pressure on the Sugdens. Matthew disagrees, but Jimmy gets Cain on side regardless.

Louise is pleased to see Diane back, and in need of a shoulder to cry on she tells her that she and Terry are over. Diane guesses that Matthew is involved and warns her that she is making a terrible mistake. When Val appears, it becomes clear that she already knew about the affair, leaving Diane furious. Louise is annoyed at Diane’s interference and tells her to go to hell. Later, in the bar, Diane consoles Terry and feeling he deserves the truth, she tells him that Louise has been seeing Matthew. Terry is momentarily stunned but then heads for the door. He finds Louise and Matthew together, but he is too emotional to pick a fight and he sobs as he watches Matthew lead the lady he loves away.

News of Louise and Matthew’s affair spreads around the village leaving the residents shocked at her betrayal. A wronged Terry confronts Matthew and punches him in the face, before shouting abuse at Louise in the pub. Louise seeks assurance from Matthew that she has done the right thing, but when he fails to give her the reassurance she needs, will she realise that she has made a terrible mistake? Meanwhile, Val’s interior design dream is left in tatters when the bank refuses to give Pollard a loan. Refusing to give up, she asks Diane for financial help, but will her sister come to her aid? Elsewhere, Bob is unsure that their plans to enter Marlon into a food competition are wise, but Donna remains undeterred and forges Marlon’s signature. How will the chef react when he discovers his girlfriend’s deceit?

After much deliberation, Ashley visits Zoe ready to discuss the incident with Scott. Ashley is stunned when Zoe confesses that she tried to kill Scott and although she is adamant that it was self defence he is shocked further when she tells him that she enjoyed humiliating him. Ashley storms off in disgust leaving Zoe fearing that she has said too much. Will the vicar go to the police? Elsewhere, Matthew realises that he must be there for Louise and Terry is upset as he watches them acting affectionately in public. Louise is hurt by the reaction from some of the villagers and Matthew comforts her half-heartedly, unsure of what he has got into and how he can handle it. Meanwhile, Diane lets slip to Marlon that he has been entered into a competition and he is furious that Donna has gone behind his back. She eventually manages to calm him down and after much deliberation Marlon agrees to go through with it.

Scott regains consciousness and tells his side of events to DI Warren, ensuring that a spin is put on his answers for the benefit of Viv, to keep her on-side. As a result of Scott's statement, Zoe is arrested for attempted murder. However, can Scott rely on his mother's support after telling his version of events? Meanwhile, Laurel returns to Emmerdale and goes on the defensive when Ethan questions her about staying away longer than she had planned, assuring him everything is fine. Ashley tells Laurel he was nervous about her return and admits he doesn’t know the recipe to a proper relationship. Elsewhere, Sadie returns to find Louise has installed herself at Victoria Cottage. Is Matthew as comfortable with the situation as Louise appears to be?

Zoe is questioned by the police, and despite reiterating that Scott attempted to rape her, she struggles to maintain her composure when her schizophrenic episodes are brought up. When DI Warren questions Zoe about the Ketamine she struggles to answer and unable to defend her actions, is charged with attempted murder. Elsewhere, Ashley and Laurel get rid of their tensions with a passionate kiss. However, they are interrupted by Jasmine who makes her disapproval very apparent. Has Laurel got a task on her hands befriending the teenager? Also, tension continues to grow between Dawn and Kelly in the hospital. When Kelly gets Scott alone, will she admit her feelings to him?

Viv makes an unsuccessful attempt to disrupt Zoe’s hearing. Although she is granted bail Zoe later pays Paddy a visit and breaks her bail conditions by questioning him over what he told the police. Is Paddy prepared to continue to lie to potentially save Zoe from prison? Meanwhile, Laurel’s attempts at making friends with Jasmine fall flat when Laurel takes her shopping and Jasmine leaves her behind at the first opportunity. Laurel tries to convince Ashley that it will be fine but is she trying to convince herself as well? Laurel tries to convince Ashley that it will be fine. Elsewhere, Emily is entertaining Paul with some wine and snacks. Paddy is at work when he hears music blaring from the house and storms in to turn it off. However, he leaves after being embarrassed by Paul. How long can Paddy endure these less than ideal living arrangements?

Paddy finds his day goes from bad to worse when his finances catch up with him. Unsure of where to lay his head he packs his bags and heads to Smithy Cottage. Paddy tells Emily of his plans to move back in. She is initially unwilling, but relents. Back in the village, Scott makes waves and things get heated when he goes to The Woolpack and is confronted by Callum after trying to talk to Zoe. Later he senses something is wrong with Dawn when she leaves the pub and so follows her home and apologises for recent events claiming he was conned by Zoe. Meanwhile, Sadie arranges a meeting with Harry Ledbetter outside Butlers Farm, hoping to be seen by Jack. They are spotted and Jack promptly throws them off his land. Sadie and Harry head to the pub where Jack sees them again and becomes increasingly suspicious.

Sadie receives several suggestive texts from Cain and he tells her he's taken her car and to meet him on a dirt track. They share a passionate kiss but Cain drives off leaving Sadie dishevelled but full of desire. Meanwhile, Matthew manipulates Louise in order to avoid a lunch meeting and is yet becoming more infuriated with her attempts to make a homely life for them. Louise arranges to cook for him that night. Also, Paddy is finding Emily’s new set of ‘house rules’ hard to live by. Max comes up with an idea to get Emily to work at the vet's.

The Dingles are gobsmacked by the arrival of Delilah in a wedding dress. Despite their joy at seeing a car boot full of wedding presents, it's clear there is more to Delilah's story than meets the eye. Cain and Sadie meet in the B&B for a passionate liaison. After much teasing, Cain tells Sadie it was he who killed Damon. Matthew sees Cain leaving the B&B and goes inside to find a devastated Sadie. He offers comfort and the pair share a kiss as it becomes apparent that there is a history between them. However, Sadie pulls away and asks Matthew to leave. Elsewhere, Jack seeks advice from Eric about the Kings application for a Compulsory Purchase order and his suspicions that Sadie is bribing Councillor Ledbetter for it. Also, Eric questions Sadie, who is unwilling to give him any facts but suggests he may be able to help her. Eric cleverly confirms his suspicions of bribery to Jack.

Louise feels used and totally humiliated when she confronts Matthew over the fact that he is avoiding her and he harshly ends their relationship, revealing that he only went out with her for a bet. Meanwhile, Danny cajoles Len into going on a holiday to Whitby so he can cook for Libby and try his hand at wooing her. Delilah receives a dismissive reception from the Dingles who pretend they have not heard from Delilah. Jay, however, susses she is there and Delilah arrives home to find him locked in his own car, scared and surrounded by Dingles. Jay is keen to know Delilah's reasons for running off, will she come clean?

In The Woolpack, Carl asks Louise if she is okay and she admits she has felt better. Sadie overhears and tells Louise she shouldn’t have been surprised Matthew finished with her as she hasn’t got the brains or the class to keep hold of man like Matthew. Louise is hurt and Sadie leaves with a cruel smile across her face. Meanwhile, after a lads' night out in Hotten, Marlon and Paddy arrive back at The Woolpack. Paddy, minus a wedding ring, has managed to pull Rita Brannigan, a robust thirty-something. Once he is sure that Emily will have gone to bed, Paddy takes Rita back to Smithy Cottage. Trying to be as quiet as possible, clumsy Paddy knocks over a vase and wakes his estranged wife. At the Dingles’, Zak insists that Delilah puts Jay straight as to how she feels. She tells Jay that she doesn’t want to be tied down.

Rita apologises to Emily saying she didn’t know that Paddy was married as he didn’t have his wedding ring on. Emily grabs his hand and her face falls when she sees it is missing from his finger. Emily tells Debbie that she doesn’t want to live with Paddy anymore and Debbie, seeing an opportunity for a babysitter on tap, tells Emily to move into the Dingles’. Will Zak agree? Terry warns Matthew not to go near Louise again before leaving for his holiday with TJ to Disney World. However Matthew is still smug when Sadie asks him if he's driven his rival out of the village. Meanwhile, at the Dingles’, Zak tells Delilah that she has to contribute to the pot and she decides to sell her wedding presents to raise the cash.

Zak is thrilled when Sam turns up at the Dingles’. Sam suggests to Zak that they go for a drink but is a bit deflated when the others invite themselves along as he wanted a private chat with his dad. What is the secret that he is hiding and will he be able to find a chance to confide in Zak? Unbeknown to Marlon, a judge from the ‘Top Pub Chef of the North’ competition is dining at The Woolpack and Shadrach has his eye on her. Marlon soon realises she is a judge and is horrified to see Shadrach staggering towards her. Is Marlon's dream of winning the competition over? Laurel is annoyed that she's on her own when Jasmine fails to turn up to help her run the Adult Literacy Class. Will Laurel tell Ashley about Jasmine's behaviour?

Debbie is upset to find Jasmine and Daz sharing a bottle of stolen crème de menthe in the cricket pavilion, and Laurel is shocked to arrive and find the girls fighting. She pulls them apart and is hurt when Jasmine remarks that she thinks Laurel won’t be around much longer. Ashley is too busy to hear about Jasmine's behaviour and so Laurel tells Ethan what went on instead. He enjoys their closeness. After a fishing trip, Zak suggests to Sam that he give Alice a call. Sam pretends to make the call keeping his finger on the receiver. Will he confide in his Dad as to why he is acting strangely? Meanwhile, Steph manages to convince Alan to give her another summer running the B&B.