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Appearances can be deceptive, and that is certainly the case when the new owner of Mill Cottage arrives in the village. Rodney is annoyed to meet the man who gazumped him, but he is quickly won over by his charm. The Woolpack customers are completely taken with him, when he dips his hand in his pocket and offers to buy everyone a drink. But while Ray Mullan impresses the villagers, local villain Cain seems distinctly uneasy about the new arrival. Marc is guilt ridden when Betty shows him a newspaper article reporting that a man has been charged with causing Miss Strickland's death. He and Eve go to the farm to make sure Andy and Robert are still staying quiet. Marlon and Rhona decide to make her last day in the village a passionate one to remember. Rodney spots the ideal opportunity to expand his business interests when he notices that the Holiday Village is up for sale.

Nicola is over the moon when her mother arrives to help with her wedding preparations. But there is one person who is less than thrilled to see her - ex-husband, Rodney. The Blackstocks share a family meal, but Rodney feels increasingly uncomfortable, with Maureen and Diane's bickering. Andy is terrified when he spots Ray in the village and dashes to tell Cain his news. Cain approaches Ray with the intention of making amends for off-loading counterfeit money on his patch. Latisha is annoyed when Paul pays her a surprise visit.

Carlos and Nicola's wedding is only a day away and the pair decide to make the most of their last night of freedom. But as the drinks flow, tensions mount, and a secret is revealed which threatens to destroy the happy occasion. At the hen night, Diane is amazed by Maureen's choice of entertainment - a magician. Meanwhile, at Chez Marlon, the lads prepare themselves for the imminent arrival of their stripper. But, when their stripper walks in to The Woolpack to ask for directions, the women invite her to stay and send the magician in her place - leaving the lads in a state of confusion. Carlos is rattled when the conversation turns to the subject of affairs, and Terry nearly reveals all about his dalliance with Bernice. Bernice is staggered when Nicola confides that she isn't pregnant and swears her to secrecy. Andy protests his innocence when Marc accuses him of leaving the dead rabbit.

The village prepares for Carlos and Nicola's wedding. But with Nicola's hen night confession still ringing in her ears, will Bernice be able to keep the secret to herself? Bernice visits Nicola and tries to persuade her to tell Carlos that she isn't pregnant, but is left frustrated when she refuses, still insisting that Bernice should keep their secret. Unsure as to what to do, Bernice arrives at the church, and makes her way down the aisle to speak to Carlos. But she changes her mind at the last minute and dashes out of the church to await Nicola's arrival. As the car pulls up Bernice tries one last time to persuade Nicola to tell the truth. But, her words land on deaf ears, and Bernice decides to force the issue by dragging Carlos outside.

In the church, Rodney and Maureen console Nicola as she sobs into their arms. Everyone is silent. Bernice runs towards Ashley asking to explain. He turns his back on her and walks away. Diane tries to get Bernice to leave, but she wants to talk to Ashley. Carlos has go at Nicola asking why she had to do this so publicly. Rodney defends her. Maureen punches Carlos to the ground. Everyone gasps. Maureen shouts at Carlos about his behaviour. Maureen and Diane start to argue defending their daughters. Maureen calls Bernice a slut. Diane goes to Ashley, he says nothing and then asks Diane if she knew about it and then tells her to get out of the church. Bernice tries to explain telling Nicola it was a fling and they ended it. Maureen ushers Nicola out have the church and Emily follows.

Alan and Marlon are united in shock when Tricia walks back in to their lives. Both are initially frosty towards her, but Alan soon shows his true delight and welcomes his granddaughter back in to the family fold. Marlon isn't so instantly forgiving and is forced to confess that he isn't sure whether he is pleased to see her. Fresh from the farce of the wedding, Rodney is furious to see Bernice and Carlos embracing - but has he misread the situation or are they really a couple once again? Chris is intrigued to discover that the holiday village is for sale - but he is not the only one interested. Donna's interview with the army is scheduled just as Bob and Viv return from their holiday.

Bernice finally brings herself to admit that she is happy that she and Carlos are making a go of it together. And while Rodney isn't thrilled at how she has upset Nicola, he does find it in his heart to give her a second chance. Nicola isn't feeling quite so benevolent, however, and she is furious when she sees her father coming out of The Woolpack. Her anger turns to outright rage when she learns that Bernice and Carlos are inside and she stones the pub's windows. Marlon decides to confess to Tricia about what happened with Rhona but she finds it hard to handle the truth. She hands him a bundle of letters that she didn't dare post for fear of rejection. Zak's attempts to open up to Lisa seem doomed to failure when he feels that she is patronising him, so he clams up again. Rodney joins forces with Chris to discuss their ideas for the holiday village.

Betty gives Bernice a mind of her mind, and Ashley is furious to discover Terry knew all along about the affair.

Eve, Donna and Ollie rally around Marc, who is becoming increasingly nervous about the repercussions of the hit and run. Rodney is unnerved to discover from the estate agent that he and Chris have a local rival in the holiday village - none other than Emmerdale's new "Mr Big", Ray Mullan. Ray invites Rodney and Chris out for a meal, but does he intend to play them for a fool or play it straight? Ashley finds the courage to deliver his first service since the wedding that wasn't and is shaken to see such a large congregation. Marlon tells Tricia that the restaurant doesn't fulfil his dream as he expected and they torch the menus to signal its end and the start of a new future together. Zak finds that he can open up to Les and Jenny and discusses his intimacy problems with Lisa.

Bernice tries to extend an olive branch to Nicola, while Chris and Rodney have dinner with Ray.

Chris is prepared to break the bank to ensure that he is successful in buying the holiday village, however Rodney does not agree with his plan. Rodney is intrigued when Ray suggests that he may be able to help by getting some inside information on the other sealed bids - at a price. Chris refuses to involve Ray in their business dealings. But Rodney, determined not to pay above the odds, goes behind his back and enlists Ray's help. Bernice grows increasingly frustrated by Carlos's refusal to accept that their relationship is over. She is delighted when Ashley arrives with a letter from the hospital notifying her of the date of her scan.

Chris is furious to discover Rodney's tactic, while Marc is thrown in the deep end when Angie allows him to borrow her car for the evening.

The bidding war draws to a close, but is it good news for Chris and Rodney? Meanwhile, Latisha offloads Kirk onto Jason as she goes to meet with Paul.

Bernice's hopes are dashed when she heads to the vicarage, while Marc gets closer to cracking when he, Ollie and Eve attend the court hearing of the man arrested for the hit and run, and Latisha makes a decision that leaves Cynthia and Danny horrified.

Bernice is determined to get away from her problems, Kathy heads off for her holiday in Australia, Danny tries to make Latisha see sense and Cain tails Zak when his curiosity is aroused.

Latisha's dream of future happiness with Paul is destroyed when he shows his true colours. Paul warns Jason that he will have to get any ideas of visiting Latisha in Bradford out of his head. Undeterred, Jason asks Latisha if he will be able to visit. Paul is furious when she agrees, and he makes his displeasure known when he lays Jason out with a punch. Zak is shocked to discover that his friend Les has died. Convinced that he was on the mend, he is surprised when Jenny tells him that Les's health had been deteriorating for some time. On returning home, Cain suggests that keeping two women on the go seems to be tiring Zak out. He is taken aback when Zak admits that he and Lisa have been experiencing some problems in the bedroom department.

Zak visits Jenny and offers her a shoulder to cry on following Les' death. They crack open a bottle of whiskey to numb the pain of her loss, but as the evening draws on, they find comfort in each other's arms and end up in bed together. Latisha admits to Jason that she fancies him and dreams of them being a proper couple. Seizing the moment, she kisses him and takes him upstairs, but she is left disappointed when he tells her that it isn't going to work. Charity and Chris are stunned when Zoe informs them that she is moving back to Home Farm. They are further surprised when Zoe tells Chris that she lied about having an affair with Charity. Tara joins Sean for a drink in The Woolpack and it's not long before their evening turns to passion and Nicola lets Carlos know exactly what she thinks of him.

Zak is wracked with guilt following his impromptu night of passion with Jenny. With Cain still sniffing around his business, Zak becomes increasingly desperate to unburden his conscience and feels the need to confess all to a shocked Marlon. But will Zak heed Marlon's wise words and set about putting his relationship with Lisa back on track? Jason has his own problems after spending the night with Latisha. He is convinced that he has ruined their friendship because he cannot offer her anything more than a platonic relationship - but will that be enough for Latisha? Zoe's erratic behaviour concerns Chris in the buildup to their wedding, while Charity is flummoxed as to why she denied their affair to Chris.

Charity is convinced that Zoe is up to something. She tells Chris of her concerns, but he simply puts it down to Zoe trying to make amends for her past behaviour. Chris is surprised when Zoe admits that she is proud of him. But as their conversation continues, he becomes troubled by the effect that his wedding preparations are having on her. He suggests to Charity that they should postpone their wedding - an idea that leaves her horrified. Ollie and Marc become concerned that someone knows that they were responsible for the hit and run which killed Miss Strickland. Andy is furious when Ollie approaches him and demands to know if he is the one behind all the tricks. Paddy decides to organise a surprise weekend for Emily in Paris. He enlists Nicola's help. But a problem arises when Nicola fails to find Emily's passport. Zak and Lisa's enjoy a romantic evening. And Rodney enthusiastically tells Louise about his plans for the Holiday Village.

Zoe has a plan which could prove to Chris once and for all, that she and Charity had an affair. Charity is wary when she finds Zoe alone at Home Farm. With Chris nowhere to be seen, Charity agrees to discuss their affair - unaware that Zoe is recording their conversation. Edna is horrified when she overhears Jack talking to Diane about having a mobile phone mast erected on his property. Louise is gobsmacked when she receives a surprise visit from a face from her past - her ex-boyfriend Paul. Paddy's plan to whisk Emily off on a romantic weekend in Paris is destroyed when she tells him that she doesn't have a passport. The teenagers hatch a plan to catch their pursuer and Zak takes Lisa on a romantic picnic.

Increasingly concerned that someone is on to their dark secret, the troubled teenagers are determined to discover who is stalking them. But things take a sinister turn when Eve is grabbed by a shadowy figure outside the chalet. Marc and Danny hear her screams and rush to try and free her from the clutches of the attacker. As they grapple with the assailant they are stunned to discover his identity. Blissfully unaware of Zoe's plans to put a spanner in the works, Chris gives in to Charity and their wedding plans get firmly back on schedule. Village battleaxe Edna Birch revels in telling Diane of her plans to thwart Jack's hopes for a mobile phone mast on his land.

Shocked to learn that it is Sam who knows their secret, he explains that he has been living rough in the woods in a bid to escape from Cain. He reveals that he has found it lonely and has been listening in on their conversations but assures them that he won't say a word to anyone. Eve worries that the group will be found out but Marc insists that Sam is harmless. As Chris and Charity continue to make grand plans for their wedding, Zoe makes it clear to Terry that she is plotting their downfall but refuses to be drawn on her scheming. Jack is furious at the backlash to his plans for a phone mast as Edna demands that Eric takes action in his role as councillor. Rodney finds the going tough with Louise's former boyfriend hanging around pressing for a reconciliation.

With the chalet now out of bounds, the teenagers continue to air their angst at the Reynolds' house. Sam is invited to try to keep him quiet about his knowledge on the hit and run. Chris is unnerved when Zoe urges him to make Charity sign a pre-nuptial agreement. Is she just trying to safeguard his fortune or suggesting that his wife-to-be may not remain faithful? As the village enjoys a Halloween night at The Woolpack, Ashley and Carlos both decide it would be best if they showed their faces. Nicola berates Carlos for sitting around in the pub after what he's done to her. Tricia invites a psychic friend for the party and to potentially help her find Joe. She gives Louise love advice, and gives Angie a tarot reading that leaves her suitably worried. As the rest of the teen group indulges in Halloween films, Eve and Marc sneak upstairs for some time alone.

Charity is appalled to learn that Chris is drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement and it doesn't take her long to realise that Zoe is behind it. Zoe explains that she is trying to safeguard Joseph's inheritance in the event of Charity cheating again on Chris. Charity is further mortified when Zoe tells her that she has a taped confession of the affair. Charity is then delivered a crushing ultimatum - sign the agreement or risk losing Chris when Zoe tells him everything. Marc is unforgiving when Ollie explains that she wrote on his bedroom wall because he has become pre-occupied with Eve and is brushing the death of Miss Strickland under the carpet. Eve is busy trying to cover their tracks and persuades Andy and Robert to find Sam and convince him that the previous evening's antics were nothing more than a Halloween joke. Nicola challenges Carlos about the way he has treated her but isn't prepared for the home truths that he serves up.