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Zoe has a terrible shock waiting for her at Home Farm.

Will has a word with Lyn about bullying his sister.

The village mourns Frank Tate, and on the day of the funeral, Chris can't cope with his father's death.

Frank's mourners cluster around the outside of a locked Home Farm wondering what's up. Inside, Zoe is stunned to find Kim alive. Zoe also has to contend with her brother's planned suicide and pleads with him not to do it. Chris tells her that he plans on sticking around for a while to make sure Kim doesn't get a single penny.

Kim is well and truly back and Sophie is hurt that Zoe excluded her. In the Stables, Biff comes face to face with the recently deceased Mrs Tate and warns her to watch herself. At the Tea Rooms, Betty is still offended at the fiasco after Frank's funeral telling Kathy about the farm being locked. Biff tells Linda he's made his mind up about his medical condition.

Becky has some bad news for Sarah. Sarah is fuming and heads off for a confrontation with Viv. At Home Farm, DI Cooke points out the current police position to the Tates. Sophie is unhappy at Zoe's recent behaviour. Kathy gently tries to explain to little Alice what could happen at Nick's trial. Teen-mum Emma finds herself in a frightening situation with new friend Dean.

Biff is gloomy about Nick's trial prospects but for once Jan is optimistic. Spiteful Viv, ups the stakes in her vendetta against Andy by going to see the Head. It's the day of the reading of Frank's will and Chris is feeling confident. However, Kim as always is full of surprises as she reveals to Zoe, but Zoe is more interested in Sophie.

The row between the Sugdens and the Windsors escalates as Jack has to escort Andy and Robert past a school picket line. After the surprises in Frank's will, Chris is outraged because Kim thinks she has all the control. Jan is surprised to be welcomed at Home Farm by Kim and absolutely delighted at her assurance. Later at Home Farm, Chris is still ranting at Kim letting her know that he is not going to sit back and watch her take everything away from him. There's trouble brewing for the Cairns after Tony has a visit from Dean's father.

With Kim now in charge of Home Farm, Chris is determined to have his revenge by informing the police. Kim, however, makes threats of her own stopping Chris in his tracks. It looks as if Tony's encounter with Dean could have serious repercussions. Chris hopes to get new shareholder Steve on his side, but Steve is scathing about Chris's judgement. Zoe is angry at Chris' suggestions about Kim and demands an explanation. Kathy and Biff are drawn closer together as she sadly confides that she would be secretly pleased to see Nick go to prison so she can keep Alice.

Biff is shocked when brother-in-law Roy rounds on him saying he saw him all over Kathy. Tony is determined he will not give into blackmail and explains to Becky why he won't tell everything to the police. Unfortunately Becky pays a secret visit to farmer Adlington to try and settle the matter. Viv continues her crusade against Andy as she confronts Sarah again. All is not happy between Sophie and Zoe as Sophie points out. Panicked to find that Roy saw him kiss Kathy, Biff tries to apologise but he's surprised at Kathy's response. Butch is shocked when he sees Zoe and Sophie kiss. Terry intervenes when he sees Robert and Andy fight and takes the two home.

Sophie is alarmed when a lovelorn Butch tries to talk to her. Becky is worried when Ken demands more money. The trials of bringing up a foster child are putting a strain on the Sugdens marriage as Jack clashes angrily with Sarah. Kim has some controversial ambitions for Tate Holdings and for once Zoe is in agreement with her brother. It seems you can combine business and pleasure as Kim turns on the charm for new board member Steve.

After their first night of passion, Steve is surprised when Kim tells him to say nothing. Chris is determined to find out what plans Kim has for Home Farm but Steve isn't saying. Kathy is angry to find Eric trying to pull a fast one on her. Jan is apprehensive when Kim asks her to call at Home Farm but Kim has a proposition for her. Jan's not the only Glover to receive an offer from Kim as Roy tells his sister and Sophie decides to be absolutely blunt with Butch.

Biff doesn't think Jan should consider working at Home Farm but Jan has decided it is in her best interests. Lady of the manor Kim pays a visit to the Dingles with a warning that if they don't clean up their land she will evict them. Later, Kim has some mixed advice for Zoe, telling her that getting involved with someone who works for the family can have a high price. Andy is now being taught at home but he's still behaving very badly and Sarah thinks she might know why.

The Windsors are pleased that Kelly has come home but shocked when she explains what happened. There's an extra bed needed at The Woolpack as Mandy arrives with news that all the men have the mumps and she is moving in. Kim takes new lover Steve for a riding lesson and explains her situation. Becky confides to Jan her worries about Tony's assault charge and while Biff is away getting his test results, Roy breaks some news to Linda about Biff and Kathy.

Ned is furious that Jan kept so much secret from him. Butch's obsession for Sophie has angered the normally even-tempered Zoe. A face from the past turns up to cast a shadow over the Cairns family, leading Tony to demand an explanation. However, his mysterious visitor has an ominous warning which has Becky worried. Zoe explains to Sophie some of the difficulties they face, but they are both in for a devastating shock when they return to Zoe's after an evening out.

Butch's latest act is too much for Zoe who wastes no time in calling the police. Zak is disappointed when he realises what Butch has been up to. Jan has begun her new job as house-keeper at Home Farm and Kim wastes no time letting her know who's boss. At the Sugden's, Andy receives a visit from his Social Worker, Carmel, who has some news about his dad. Zoe decides to tackle Zak about Butch and his behaviour. At Home Farm, flirtatious Kelly uses all her charms on odious Chris.

Chris has found out about Kim's affair with Steve and can't resist having a go at his wicked Step-Mum. Butch's latest exploits are well out of line and Zak tries to get through to his son. Kelly begins her first day as a chalet maid at the Holiday Village to find she's going to have to work with a familiar face Lyn, who's not at all happy to see Kelly. The Sugdens have taken Andy to meet his real father who desperately wants to be friends. It looks like all Zak's words have been to no avail as Sophie discovers Zoe's car has been broken into.

Jan is not pleased to have walked in on Kim and Steve as she tells her husband Ned. Meanwhile, Kim has a surprising offer for hated step-son Chris. Chris's first task is to demote Biff. At the holiday village the rivalry between teen-temptress Kelly and Lyn hots up as Kelly delivers a few home truths. With the return of Andy's real father, the Sugdens have some difficult decisions to make as Sarah explain how attached she has become to Andy. Zoe loses her cool at Butch's latest action over Sophie and gives Zak a stern warning, but it's to no avail as Butch has let himself into Zoe's house while Sophie is alone.

While Zoe finds she's been sent a hoax call out and realises the awful truth, her girlfriend Sophie is trapped, alone and terrified with raging Butch. Sophie is petrified but she's angry too. At Oakwell Hall, Kim is casting her expert eye over a desirable stallion. Chris gives feuding chalet-maids Lyn and Kelly an ear-bashing.

Despite all the advice to the contrary Biff is determined to take part in a bare-knuckle fight. Zak thinks it might not be too bad. Meanwhile, pregnant Linda returns from Hotten and collapses, Jan rushes her to hospital and sets about getting hold of Biff unaware that he is at a secret fist fight. Later, at the hospital Roy is anxious for news.

Linda has lost her baby and blames her past but the doctor is optimistic. Back at home Linda turns on her husband. Rachel finds herself with some explaining to do to Sarah after Andy's dad turns up and insists on taking him out. Chris is amused to watch Kim's behaviour with Lord Alex. Biff's latest argument with Linda has been the last straw and he's walked out and straight round to Kathy with a request.

Andy has stayed out with his Billy all night and Jack and Sarah are now very worried, guilty Rachel tries to be optimistic. Kim has accepted an invitation to Lord Oakwell's without telling Steve, which gives Chris the pleasure. It's Charlie Cairns 18th birthday and Mandy has arranged a surprise party and to Charlie's delight the return of her ex-boyfriend Greg. Of course Mandy feels one good turn deserves another as she tells Charlie. Charlie's delight later turns to horror as she comes downstairs at the cottage to hear Greg demanding answers from Emma.

Charlie can't believe what she's heard, Greg is panic-stricken. Seth finds Emma alone and devastated. She tells him that Charlie knows and might tell her dad. Zak launches the Dingle's Medieval Theme Park with a speech. Angry that Greg has tried to blame Emma for his seduction, Charlie tries to find out the truth but she's amazed at Emma's revelation.

Steve uses Charlie as a shoulder to cry on about his woman trouble. Charlie grasps her chance and invites herself back to his home. Little does Steve realise that his real troubles are just about to start. Zoe, Sophie and Rachel are having a girls night out. But the party spirit leads to a few drinks too many and as emotions rise, Sophie declares her undying love for Zoe.