Series 40

2011-01-03

Eric is avoiding Val and she is avoiding him. Amy tells David about Michael's accusations. David tries to speak to Eric but he walks away. Adam breaks up with Scarlett, she is devastated. Will is playing games with Belle, he keeps getting calls on his mobile and eventually throws it on the floor, breaking it. He confides in Belle that Nathan keeps calling him. Ella goes to Jai for advice on how to win Declan back. Eric tells Val about what happened with Elizabeth and how he couldn't let her keep implicating him.

2011-01-04

Maisie is cross with Will for losing his phone. Derek flirts with Lisa. Jai doesn't like the way Maisie is treating Nikhil, he thinks Nikhil is being too nice. Amy asks Eric if he killed Elizabeth and he flies off the handle and throws her out. Val turns up and tells him she's been doing some digging. Ella and Declan discuss their relationship, both of them agree they would like it to work this time.

2011-01-05

Chas, Gennie and Katie are woken by another prank call. They consider changing the number. Jimmy speaks to Scarlett about her going to Canada. She tells him to stop worrying as it's only a holiday. Chas confronts Andy, suspecting him of the prank phone calls, she demands to see his phone.

2011-01-06

Maisie is awkward around Nikhil. Derek continues to flirt with Lisa, but she takes it in good spirits. Nikhil tells Jai he proposed to Maisie. Jai thinks he's an idiot. Maisie goes to see Ryan at the garage and tells him Nikhil proposed. Jai asks for two people to do overtime at the factory. Lisa volunteers, followed by Derek.

2011-01-06

A tearful Will tells Belle about Maisie and Nikhil's engagement. He fears that Nikhil will put him in a boarding school. Belle tries to reassure him, but Will yells at her, leaving her gutted. Jai drives to the factory to see how the overtime is going. He finds the door locked and the place in darkness. He leaves thinking they've finished. Inside the factory, Lisa tells Derek that she wants to go home.

2011-01-07

Lisa has called in sick at the factory, she breaks down at home. Justin arrives at the shop looking for Jacob. Amy arrives to see Eric and Val back together. They are grateful for her hard work, but Eric reminds her that she's only temporary and she gets upset and storms out. Leyla asks Justin to stop the court case saying that Alicia is worried that he will bring up the fact that Leyla's his real mother.

2011-01-10

Zak is concerned about Lisa. Lisa goes to work and faces Derek for the first time since he raped her. She puts on a brave face. Amy tells Victoria that Pollard and Val may be fostering her. Viv asks Zak to do some work on her roof. The factory girls are worried about Lisa. Nikhil rushes off to buy an engagement ring for Maisie. Lisa is left alone in the factory with Derek. He wants to know why she's been avoiding him and tells her that no-one will find out what happened and that she should move on.

2011-01-11

Will says he is too ill for school. Henshall invites Katie for dinner tomorrow, she leaves him hanging. Maisie asks Ryan to her engagement drinks at Home Farm. Andy gives Katie a bracelet to replace the one she had taken. This makes Katie suspicious of him as she never confirmed what item of jewellery was missing. The engagement party is underway at Home Farm.

2011-01-12

Katie is picked up for her date by Henshall. Ryan and Andy witness this. Chas spots Carl returning to the village. Maisie returns to Holdgate and confirms that she's breaking up with Nikhil. She tells him that she and Will must go away.

2011-01-13

Betty has fallen asleep in her armchair with the TV on. Viv is listening to music while still drinking wine. She settles down on the sofa and drifts off to sleep. Henshall sets light to a petrol soaked rag and throws it into a bin full of rubbish and watches as a fire builds. Nikhil is struggling to cope with Maisie leaving him and arrives at the factory late at night to look at some work.

2011-01-13

Viv is still asleep on the sofa as the flames lick through the room. Belle talks to Lisa about Will. Betty is upset about her stuff. Terry and Carl try to break in the front door of the shop. Bob arrives with keys. They open the door but are forced back by smoke. Victoria has a fear of fire and won't move, Diane and Amy try to get her out. Bob goes in to get the twins and Terry goes in after Viv.

2011-01-14

Brenda stands alone looking at the wreckage of the fire. Bob realises he has to tell the kids that Viv is dead. Andy has slept on the sofa, giving Katie his bed. Betty is back from hospital and is with Carl at Mill Cottage, he asks her to stay for as long as she likes. Betty is thrilled and plans to move in. Henshall and Prior arrive and start their investigation into the fire.

2011-01-17

Flowers have been laid outside the shop for Terry and Viv. As Leyla lays some down, Brenda is reading the cards. Ashley tells Brenda that Terry was a good man. Brenda says that he threw his life away for nothing. Henshall and Prior watch from afar. Bob breaks down in front of Marlon, saying he can't face telling the twins what's happened to Viv.

2011-01-18

Floral tributes have been left outside the shop for Viv and Terry. Brenda is touched. She talks to Ashley about the funeral. Gennie is concerned about Katie staying with Andy. Katie doesn't think Andy had anything to do with it.

2011-01-19

Katie has stayed at Wishing Well Cottage for the night. She and Chas arrive at Victoria Cottage to assess the damage. Gennie has come to look but will be staying at Paddy's with Brenda for a while. Gennie tells Chas that Brenda doesn't think it's safe living with Katie while someone could be after her.

2011-01-20

It is the day of Terry's funeral. Nikhil tells Charity he is worried for Jai's safety because of Cain. Katie tells Gennie that Henshall took her out last night and she feels safe with him. Charity yells at Cain for threatening Jai at the garage. Debbie frog marches them both home. Gennie gets T.J. ready for the funeral and tells him that Terry will be watching him from heaven. T.J. says he doesn't want him to be in heaven. Brenda consoles him and they come up with a plan to comfort each other should they start to cry. Ryan encourages Andy to go to the funeral. Debbie makes Charity and Cain promise to stop arguing. As the funeral service begins, Andy enters the church. Brenda sees him and becomes agitated and tells Ashley to stop as she doesn't want Terry's killer in the church.

2011-01-20

Ashley asks Andy to leave the church. Henshall, Katie and Diane follow him out. Andy tells Henshall that he could have told them that he was cleared. Henshall and Katie go back to the church. Prior tells Henshall she doesn't think he should have got involved. Andy can't believe that nobody stuck up for him. He tells Diane to go back to the church. Debbie leaves the church as Ashley speaks about Terry and remembers Viv. Alan starts to say a few words about Terry.

2011-01-21

Chas sees Katie returning after having spent the night with Henshall. They both agree they should keep their relationship discreet. Andy is looking forward to going into Sarah's school. But when he catches Pearl gossiping about him in the Woolpack, Carl accuses him of starting the fire, the teachers won't even let him into the school and Katie still believes he's responsible for the fire - Andy wonders if it would be best for Sarah if he left the village. Lizzie comforts Bob when it is decided that TJ will be going to live with Jean in Morocco. Val and Eric get a call from social services to arrange an interview date about fostering Amy. Amy warns them it will be tough. Nicola hints to Jimmy that she wants more children. Aaron is invited out by Adam but chooses to stay with Jackson as he worries about never being able to get his life back on track.

2011-01-24

Andy decides to stay at the caravan on Butlers to get away from the gossip for a while. Brenda accuses him of running away. Diane worries about his decision, saying that he won't be able to defend himself. Andy tells her he needs to go to stop him from losing his temper and incriminating himself. Nicola asks Jimmy about having another child. Jimmy gets a phone call from Kelly Windsor but hides it from Nicola. Betty wants to get to know Dermot better.

2011-01-25

Carl returns to the village after a night in the cells. Charity winds Cain up again about Jai. He walks out on her, refusing to pay for her drink. Faye refuses to go to the bank for Jai at Charity's bidding. Aaron is trying to spend as much time as possible with Jackson who is still feeling helpless.

2011-01-26

Nikhil has to pull out of a business lunch leaving a free space that Faye and Charity fight over. Faye is furious when Jai gives it to Charity instead of her. She decides to pour poison in Cain's ear about Charity and Jai's flirtation. Cain confronts her and her attempts to persuade him that Faye has told him lies falls flat. She tells Faye to stay out of her business. Jackson makes a video diary explaining his guilt about making Aaron sacrifice his chance of having a life by being with him. He breaks down, telling Hazel he loves him too much to see him waste his life on him. Bob and Brenda arrive back from Viv's funeral. Bob and Gennie help move Brenda's things back into Connelton View. Amy worries about tomorrow's social services interview.

2011-01-27

Charity heads to a business meeting. Cain disapproves of her provocative outfit. Faye is annoyed when Charity flirts with their new client to clinch the deal. Cain repeats his warning to Jai to stay away from Charity. When Charity arrives to talk to Jai about a delivery of slate, she and Faye start to bicker. Jai suggests to Charity that they continue their meeting back at his with a bottle of wine.

2011-01-27

Sam is dismayed as Cain furiously smashes up the interior of the barn conversion, ripping out the copper piping to sell. When Zak catches on that the copper belongs to Jai, he asks Cain if it's about Charity. Cain tells Zak that Jai's lucky. Charity turns down Jai's offer of a top up and heads to the pub, irritated when Chas tells her about Cain confronting Jai earlier and warns her she's playing with fire.

2011-01-28

Jai receives a phone call from Conrad about the barn. Nikhil is confounded that Jai doesn't report Cain to the police. Jai assures him Cain will have covered his tracks and he'll think of another way to get him back. Charity tells Cain she's going shopping after accusing him of spying on her. Faye talks to Cain after bringing Ryan a letter and Debbie is annoyed to see Cain watching Faye leave.

2011-01-31

Debbie is frustrated that Cain and Charity are still not talking, with Cain sleeping on the sofa. She tries talking Cain around but he refuses to listen. Charity visits Jai, pleased to find out she's still got a job. Cain's intrigued when Faye buys him a drink and sits next to him. Charity's impressed that Jai refuses to back down to Cain and tells her that he thinks they make a good team.

2011-02-01

Jackson notices an uncomfortable look between Adam and Aaron when he asks Adam if Aaron behaved himself last night. Aaron confides in Chas that he gave someone his number last night, but feels too bad about Jackson to move on. Jackson hides his distress after pressuring Aaron to tell him the truth about last night, insisting he's pleased that Aaron is moving on with his life. Aaron's devastated when Jackson breaks up with him, saying he can't bear the thought of Aaron feeling obliged to stay with him.

2011-02-02

Aaron tells Paddy about Jackson wanting to break up, determined not to let Jackson down again. He visits Jackson and refuses to let them break up, but Jackson remains adamant. Aaron leaves Jackson finally able to show his devastation. He tells Hazel who's furious when he explains Aaron's met someone else.

2011-02-03

Catching DS Nick Henshall and Katie coming downstairs together, Gennie is shocked when he tells her he's been taken off the case. Katie agrees to spend the morning with Henshall, unaware he's secretly anxious about Prior's control of the investigation. Prior arrives at Victoria Cottage to ask Katie to go over her statement again.

2011-02-03

Moira and John take the wooden plank Brenda uses to try and hit Andy off her and guide her inside to try and calm her down. Henshall tries to explain to Katie why he doctored her statement when Gennie arrives and tells them about Brenda going to have it out with Andy and he heads to Butlers.

2011-02-04

Henshall is irritated to see Andy has moved back into Dale View. Brenda apologises to Moira for driving into the caravan, but refuses to apologise to Andy. Diane is proud of Andy when he calmly tells Brenda that she's wrong to accuse him of starting the fire. Andy visits Prior at the police station to tell her about Henshall's involvement in Brenda's attack.

2011-02-07

Joe asks Jackson which shirt he wants to wear. Jackson is very grumpy. Hannah and Victoria want some money from Moira and Diane. Aaron takes a call from Flynn.

2011-02-08

Val and Eric read the riot act to Amy, but when she overhears Moira saying that she's a bad influence on Hannah, she goes AWOL. Later, David and Leyla catch her arguing with a bouncer having been thrown out of a bar and escort her home. Val is furious and asks why they should care about her when she clearly doesn't care about them.

2011-02-10

Debbie tells Cain a few home truths and asks why he won't give Charity a reason to stay with him rather than a million reasons to walk away. Cain reckons Debbie might have a point and it seems like he might be finally ready to calm down. At the same time, Charity congratulates Jai on his cunning when he reveals that he's only booked one room for the night. He says that he knows how Charity feels and reckons she feels the same way.

2011-02-10

Charity makes it clear to Jai that, despite Cain's obvious flaws, she loves him and can't cheat on him. Jai finally backs down and tries to get another room, but the hotel is fully booked. Adamant that she was promised a night on the tiles, Charity suggests that they check out but still have a night out.

2011-02-11

Charity and Debbie witness Cain leaving Faye's and giving her a goodbye kiss. Charity immediately clocks what's going on and, with a surge of rage, she slaps Faye before screaming at Cain. Heading home, Charity locks Cain out before packing a bag. With Cain gone, she tells Debbie that she ignored temptation for a man who is ready to betray her at a drop of a hat

2011-02-14

Doug pays a visit to the pub before leaving the village and, realising it is now or never, Diane bites the bullet as he's about to go. Doug is shocked when Diane tells him that she wishes she could turn back the clock because she thinks they would've been very happy together - and still could be if he would consider staying. Thrown

2011-02-15

Henshall finds out from his colleague that a council security camera covers the entrance to the shop where he bought the phone that was used for the prank calls. Hiding his panic, Henshall asks Katie to go away with him on a short break and she agrees, thinking it'll do her good to get away from the village.

2011-02-16

Katie tries to hide her alarm as she puts the cuttings away, but when she tries to broach the subject again, she's unnerved when Henshall stops her going back in the drawer. Katie is thrown by Henshall's venom as he desperately tries to hide the cuttings away.

2011-02-17

As the police presence grows outside Henshall's home, Katie is shaken by her realisation that she is now a hostage. Outside, Andy and Gennie feel powerless as they wait behind a police cordon. Katie's fear is growing as Henshall acts more and more irrationally, and his anger is piqued when he sees Andy outside. He then goes to a cabinet and calmly takes out a gun.

2011-02-17

As Prior struggles to negotiate Katie's release, Henshall makes it clear that he has no intention of letting her go. Ready to storm the house, the police back off when they realise Henshall has a gun. Terrified for Katie, Andy steps forward and makes an impassioned plea for her life. Concurrently Katie plays a dangerous game, coolly insisting that Henshall can't love her if he's putting her through this. From outside, Andy and Gennie hear a shot ring out. Meanwhile, tensions between Nicola and Jimmy bubble to the surface. As the pair argue, Jimmy stops to grab some petty cash before angrily heading off on a late run. Elsewhere, Lisa is sickened to watch Lizzie get closer to Derek.

2011-02-18

Nicola wakes to find a note from Jimmy saying that he left on an early work run, but we soon see that he's been meeting with Kelly in Peterborough. Kelly has been asking for money and wants to get back together with him.

2011-02-21

With Jimmy still AWOL, Nicola decides to call the police and report him missing. At the same time, Carl answers the office phone and when a female caller asks for Jimmy, he questions who it is - but the line goes dead. Carl doesn't tell Nicola, but this only confirms to him that Jimmy is having an affair. And when Nicola accuses him of hiding things from her he can't help but let her know his suspicions. Meanwhile, at the factory, Lisa is finding it ever harder to hide her fears for Lizzie as she gets closer to Derek. Later, Nikhil mentions that he has some overtime available later that week and Lisa is appalled to witness Derek and Lizzie both sign up for it.

2011-02-22

Jimmy's disappearance is really starting to scare Nicola, but she refuses to believe that he could be having an affair. However, when Declan suggests that she should check her bank account, Nicola is upset to find that Jimmy withdrew £500 when he got to Peterborough.

2011-02-23

Worried for her friend, Lisa tells Derek to stay away from Lizzie. Calm, Derek replies that she's overstepped the mark - they had a fling but she doesn't get to tell him who to talk to. Later that day, Lizzie gets sick of Lisa's moods and accuses her of petty jealousy when she makes a cutting remark.

2011-02-24

Lisa asks Lizzie for a word and, assuming she is going to apologise, Lizzie obliges. Lisa summons her strength and explains that Lizzie needs to stay away from Derek. Lizzie is sure that Lisa is jealous and doesn't understand why she's being like this. When Derek steps in to defend Lizzie, Lisa snaps and blurts out what he did to her. Meanwhile, Nicola and Carl talk to the Peterborough police.

2011-02-24

As everyone takes in what Lisa has said, Derek insists that she is just a woman scorned and that they were having an affair. However, Chas assures everyone that this isn't something Lisa would lie about. Unsure what to do with Derek, Jai and Nikhil take him into their office and send everybody else home.

2011-02-25

Lisa sees Zak is struggling with his anger and asks him to promise not to take the law into his own hands. Convincing him that the police need to deal with it once she has spoken to Belle and Sam, they head back home. Later that morning, the factory girls are incredulous to see Derek walk in and Jai and Nikhil tell him to leave.

2011-02-28

In the pub, Cain steals Nikhil's keys and later that night lets himself into Holdgate Farm. After taking a shower, Charity is shocked to find Cain in her bedroom. She demands to know what he is doing and there is sexual tension between the pair until Jai bursts in. As Charity explains her former partner's unexpected visit, Cain is amused to see a flicker of doubt cross Jai's face and observes that he doesn't seem to trust Charity.

2011-03-01

It's the day of Noah's party and there's tension as Jai and Charity witness Cain arrive with a big present. Later, in the pub, Charity tells Cain that she is over him and if he wants her to prove it, she will. She then heads back over to Jai and kisses him.

2011-03-02

While on a date with Flynn, Aaron opens up and admits to him that he can't stop thinking about Jackson and is struggling to make sense of his feelings. Flynn tells Aaron that he is disappointed but pleased he has finally been honest with him. Later, Aaron arrives at Jackson's and asks him to be honest with him. Although Jackson begs him not to do this, Aaron says that he can't just turn his feelings off and he never stops thinking about him.

2011-03-03

Nicola and Carl are overcome with relief at the hospital when they're assured that Jimmy is going to live. However, they're both stunned to discover he has acute amnesia as a result of a head injury and he remembers nothing about who he is or what happened to him. Despite the diagnosis, Nicola is privately confident that she can trigger his memory.

2011-03-03

Faye winds Cain up further when she moans about having to see Jai and Charity all over each other constantly. Later, Cain confronts Charity outside Holdgate and tells her this is the worst decision of her life - she'll never be happy because he won't let her be. As he leaves, Charity's defiance slips as she realises Cain means every word.

2011-03-04

Charity is in bed with Jai when she receives a text from Cain and realises he is outside. Looking out of the window, she reveals she's wearing something skimpy and gets back into bed. Later, Cain warns her that as long as she's with Jai, he'll be everywhere she looks and questions whether it's worth it.

2011-03-07

Jai confronts Charity about her past and she explains that, while she's not proud of her history, Cain's behaviour is just a desperate attempt to split them up and Jai's falling for it. Later, she confronts Cain and tells him that her and Jai have no more secrets, so there's nothing more he can do.

2011-03-08

Jimmy goes out for a meal with Nicola, but as she tells him about her court case for biting a child, Jimmy feels increasingly uncomfortable in her company and can't return her affectionate gestures. Later, Jimmy comes clean to Carl - saying that he's seen the evidence and knows he must have loved Nicola once, but he can't for the life of him understand why.

2011-03-09

Nicola joins Jimmy in the pub, where he's been meeting more of the villagers and becoming increasingly aware of the amount of history he's missing. He's just starting to enjoy himself when Nicola drags him away, telling him she's made him lunch.

2011-03-10

Gennie takes a message from a demanding customer wanting a meeting with Jai. Nikhil, furious to have received a letter from Faye's solicitors regarding her unfair dismissal, tells Gennie to pass on the message and to tell his brother he wants a word.

2011-03-10

At the hotel, Cain grabs Charity - telling her that she's made her point with Jai but it's time to come home. At the same time, Jai has returned from his meeting, furious to have been stood up. He's baffled when Chas asks him why he's in the office when Charity's waiting for him in a hotel room - she realises what's happened and they race to the hotel.

2011-03-11

Aaron tells Paddy that he just wants to have a relationship with his boyfriend and heads over to Dale Head to tell Jackson he'll pick him up later. As they arrive at Smithy Cottage, Jackson sees Aaron's bed laid out in the front room and claims that it's awkward and he wants to go home.

2011-03-14

The police arrive at Wishing Well and inform Lisa that there's not enough evidence to go to court, so the investigation into Derek is closed. Lisa is devastated, while Zak is furious that there's no chance of getting justice for his wife. As Lisa heads to work, Zak broods and furiously storms towards the van. Sam alerts Lisa to Zak's behaviour and she races to Derek's house, where an irate Zak is banging on the door screaming threats

2011-03-15

As Derek and Zak's showdown continues, Lisa rushes up to the house and interrupts just as Zak's about to beat up Derek. As Lisa begs him to stop, Zak holds back. However, when Derek thanks Lisa for saving him, she sees red.

2011-03-16

Jimmy takes some paperwork up to the Sharmas' factory when Kelly approaches him, saying she's sorry. Jimmy's baffled and she's alarmed as she realises that he doesn't know who she is. She asks if he remembers anything about the last time they met - he assures her that he doesn't, revealing he's lost his memory.

2011-03-17

Aaron is annoyed to learn that Chas has been interfering and is put out when he gets an unenthusiastic welcome from Hazel and Jackson. Aaron tells Jackson that he's talking to his camera too often and should be confiding in him instead.

2011-03-17

In The Woolpack, Aaron tells Hazel that he's seen the diary. She snaps at him for prying but he urges her to listen. Hazel refuses to discuss this, but Aaron begs her to at least watch the diaries herself and she reluctantly agrees. Later, Aaron and Jackson return home just as Hazel is replacing the laptop. Hazel pretends to be upbeat but a look passes between her and Aaron and it's clear their secret is going to be a heavy one to bear.

2011-03-18

Jimmy has agreed to meet Kelly the following day against Carl's advice, sure that she holds the key to his lost memory. When Nicola asks him to take Angelica to nursery at the same time as his scheduled meeting, he quickly claims that he has to go out on a job and Carl covers him.

2011-03-21

Carl passes on a message to Jimmy from Kelly about a new meeting place. Later that day, Kelly waits at a café for a late Jimmy to show, getting anxious and watching the clock. As the door to the café opens, Kelly's put out to see Carl take up a seat opposite her - wanting her to stay out of Jimmy's life. However, she hints that she was already seeing Jimmy before the amnesia.

2011-03-22

Carl reminds Jimmy about Kelly's true colours and is pleased that Jimmy has decided to see the specialist again and move back in with Nicola. Later, Kelly rings Jimmy and tells him that Carl turned up and threatened her. Carl is shocked and insists to Jimmy that she was far from threatened and he was just trying to help.

2011-03-23

Debbie agrees to spend the evening with Cameron. She then asks Cain to make himself scarce, so he invites Ryan on a night out. Ryan is suspicious when Cain takes him to a posh bar and is annoyed when he discovers that Cain has stolen the keys to a posh car from the bar, keen to make some cash.

2011-03-24

Faye tells Ryan that she's leaving the village today and tries to tempt him to come abroad with her. However, Ryan admits that he's settled and his life remains in the village, so Faye accepts that she's going to have to cut the apron strings.

2011-03-24

Cameron pulls up the truck near the garage for a word with Cain, but Cain walks off when Cameron asks him if he can buy him a pint sometime. Driving off, Cameron accidentally knocks Cain's wing mirror off. Later, Debbie is at Tug Ghyll when Cain returns, irate that Cameron has damaged his car.

2011-03-25

Bob is floored when Kelly turns up claiming that Viv's death has brought her back to the village and seeking refuge for a few nights. Aware that Bob wants to talk, Kelly leaves but insists she'll be back tomorrow. However, she warns that there'll be an extra person in tow. At the same time, Jimmy tells Scarlett about Kelly's claims that they were seeing each other before his accident.

2011-03-28

While out on a walk with Nicola, Jimmy's thrown to see Kelly leaving the village shop with a child. Aghast, Nicola questions her motives for coming back while Jimmy watches on in horror, pretending not to recognise her. Landing back on Bob's doorstep, Kelly introduces him to her son, Elliot.

2011-03-29

Debbie asks Cameron to move in, which he's quick to accept. Debbie fills Andy in on her news, expecting him to kick off. However, once he ensures Debbie trusts Cameron, he's satisfied. Outside the garage, Debbie tells Cain that Cameron is moving in.

2011-03-30

Alicia's frustrated to have more financial pressure put upon her when Leyla tentatively questions when she'll be paying her rent. Soon afterwards, Jacob's getting increasingly excited about his birthday and, worried about her money woes, Alicia watches on in panic.

2011-03-31

Rodney meets Kelly for a drink and asks who Elliot's father is. Kelly's unease becomes apparent and Rodney starts to piece things together. Under pressure, Kelly is forced to admit that Elliot is Jimmy's son. When Nicola arrives at the pub, she's incensed to see Rodney so close to Kelly. Insisting they were just catching up, Rodney asks Nicola for a word in quiet but sensing an atmosphere,

2011-03-31

As the truth comes out, Nicola is incredulous to have her fears confirmed and realises that Jimmy had been meeting Kelly behind her back. Jimmy's at a loss and can't answer any of her questions, but finding it too convenient, Nicola flies at Kelly before being shown the door by Chas.

2011-04-01

Carl tells Nicola that he's on her side and begs her to fight for Jimmy, revealing that he doesn't trust Kelly. Spurred on by Carl's words, Nicola pays Kelly a visit and defiantly promises to stand by her man until the bitter end.

2011-04-04

Kelly comes to Pear Tree looking for Jimmy, but Carl tries to warn her off again. However, much to Carl's annoyance, Jimmy later agrees to go with Kelly to talk to Elliot's nursery teacher.

2011-04-05

As Val and Eric head out for the day, Amy offers to run the B&B in their absence. However, things take a turn for the worse when Alicia, unable to find the cash for Jacob's school trip, sees the petty cash tin left unattended and can't resist helping herself. Amy assumes the money was taken by a guest she argued with earlier, and is convinced Val and Eric will think she's stolen from them and will throw her out.

2011-04-06

Adam's late for work, much to John's amusement, but Adam insists that he won't be coming back to work on the farm any time soon - job with Declan or not. Offering out an olive branch, John apologises for not waking him earlier and they're reconciled for the first time in a while. However, when Adam later returns home, he's put out to hear John wants rent money.

2011-04-07

Zak tries to make amends but Lisa is cut up and she's left questioning if they'll ever get over this. Belle is subdued by the constant arguments but Lisa's aware of the effect it's having on her and shows her appreciation with a hug. Zak also talks to Belle and insists they're not getting a divorce.

2011-04-07

Sure of Adam's betrayal, John condemns Declan for using his son to do his dirty work but Declan insists that Adam knew nothing of his plans. However, after his dad has left, Adam learns that Mia knew about Declan's plan and storms out.

2011-04-08

Amy is all dressed up and looking forward to a night out with David and Leyla. Joining them in the pub, Amy invites herself along to their meal out but she's humiliated when she's refused service in the bar because she's underage and storms out.

2011-04-11

After an earful from Val and Pollard, Amy arrives in work late, full of apologies to Leyla for sleeping in. When David passes comment on how rough Amy looks, she boasts about spending the night with a sophisticated man.

2011-04-12

Alicia guiltily makes a call to meet her 'buyer' for the final time. Opening her boot, there's a stash of fags and booze. At the same time, Leyla's still concerned about the missing items and quizzes David, who promises to do a stock check later and claims there has to be an explanation.

2011-04-13

Val asks Leyla whether she may have jumped the gun by accusing Amy, but can't hide her doubt either when she later questions Amy. Feeling sorry for Amy, David pays her a visit with the assurance that he believes she's innocent.

2011-04-14

As Kelly arranges another outing with Jimmy, Carl warns him that he's playing with fire. Later, Carl calls Nicola and warns that she needs to up her game fast if she wants a chance of keeping him out of Kelly's clutches.

2011-04-14

Feeling torn, Jimmy pulls away from kissing Kelly. He says that he knows he wouldn't have married someone he didn't love and can't turn his back on Nicola and Angelica.

2011-04-15

Jackson and Aaron head to the comedy gig, but Aaron is forced to call an ambulance when Jackson starts to choke. Hazel arrives at the hospital with Jerry and is concerned to hear that Jackson has a chest infection. Knowing this is the last thing her son needs, Hazel sobs into Aaron's arms.

2011-04-18

When Aaron arrives at the hospital, it's clear that Hazel is nervous. Aaron tries his best to comfort her, but he shares her fears. The doctor informs Jackson that the infection is part of his condition as he's unable to clear his lungs properly, and Hazel and Aaron are upset by Jackson's defeatist reaction to the news.

2011-04-19

Jimmy pops in to see Elliot and when Kelly moves in for a kiss, he's tense and she quickly senses Nicola has swayed him. When he explains that she's apologised and accepted she was out of order, Kelly starts to well up. As Jimmy hugs her, she's aware that she's losing the upper hand.

2011-04-20

Kelly does her best to make her threat to leave look as real as possible. Jimmy takes solace in the church to clear his head and is suddenly struck by a memory. Racing over to Tall Trees, he tells Kelly that he remembers her walking towards him down the aisle and how happy he was.

2011-04-21

Ryan collects Cain for their night out. When Cain asks him to stop by Wishing Well, Ryan instantly smells a rat. As they pull up, Cain leaps out of the car and heads straight to Holdgate, telling a furious Ryan to keep an eye out for him.

2011-04-21

The police are at Holdgate and Charity admits that Cain has let himself in before. Later, Cain arrives home and acts as though he's been sat there for hours when the police arrive. Debbie arrives back in time to hear Cameron vouch for him.

2011-04-22

As Kelly prepares to move in, Carl continues with his attempts to convince Jimmy to change his mind. At the same time, Nicola starts to put Jimmy's clothes in bin bags and cut the arms off his shirts.

2011-04-25

Ella is disappointed when Declan is unreceptive to her suggestion that they go to view a potential salon and ends up with Dermot as her escort.

2011-04-26

At the pub, Diane is concerned for Marlon when he tells her the plan to share care of the baby. At the baby shower, Rhona is touched by everyone's generosity and is relieved to tell her friends that the baby has Down's Syndrome, but she's clearly upset by Betty's tactless comments and her annoyance grows when she realises Marlon has already told most of the people there.

2011-04-27

Hannah is dressed to impress as she sits outside the pub with Victoria and Amy. However, she's mortified when John and Moira embarrass her in front of Alex, telling her that it's time she headed back and finished her revision. Alex walks her home and invites her back to his caravan for a beer. Keen to prove she's not a kid, Hannah leans forward and kisses him.

2011-04-28

Jimmy admits over breakfast that he is confused by a dream he had of Angelica as a newborn on the roof. Carl is excited as he tells Jimmy that this is a real memory, while Kelly is quietly worried. On hearing Jimmy's memory is returning, Rodney is over the moon but is concerned when Nicola makes it clear that it's not about memory anymore - Jimmy chose Kelly and there's no coming back from that.

2011-04-28

Nicola and Rodney are astounded to hear from Jimmy that he remembers Kelly attacking him. Nicola insists that he call the police, but Jimmy refuses, saying it is all still hazy and he has to think about Elliot. At the same time, Eve pays Kelly a visit and is shocked to find her so upset. Kelly tells her the truth and Eve can't believe what she is hearing.

2011-04-29

Nicola tells Rodney that she doesn't think she will ever get back together with Jimmy. At the same time, Eve insists that Kelly should tell him the whole truth. Later, Nicola visits Jimmy and holds back the tears as he tells her that no matter what Kelly did, he can't alter the fact that he fell in love with her again. Nicola launches herself at him, yelling that she can't take this anymore.

2011-05-02

The factory girls tell Lisa that they'll be there to support her in court tomorrow, while in the pub, Cain upsets Zak when he asserts that Zak should have finished Derek off when he had the chance.

2011-05-03

Lisa is nervous as her day in court arrives. She enters the witness stand and as she prepares to recount the events leading up to her ordeal at the hands of Derek, she is thrown to see Zak arrive. With Zak present, she struggles to stay focused and keep her head when being cross-examined by the defence barrister. Outside the court room, Zak is left devastated after Lisa confronts him, riled at how much harder it was with him there. Meanwhile, with Charity keen to get him out of the house for some alone time with Jai, Nikhil invites Katie to the cinema. Setting the record straight, Katie checks that Nikhil doesn't think they are dating. Nikhil covers but there is clearly an awkward atmosphere. Watching on, Charity is gutted but Gennie is relieved. Elsewhere, Aaron and Hazel work hard to ensure Jackson enjoys his holiday in Whitby.

2011-05-04

Debbie takes to the stand and is floored by the defence barrister's suggestion that Lisa didn't tell Zak the truth because sex with Derek was consensual. Called back into court to hear the verdict, Lisa tries to remain strong as the jury find Derek guilty of the other woman's rape but not of raping Lisa.

2011-05-05

Leyla heads off to town, leaving David and Amy alone together. Hearing David arrange to meet Leyla, Amy pretends to be upset by a customer giving her an admiring glance and David offers to stay with her instead.

2011-05-05

A humiliated Amy returns to the B&B and starts packing her bags. At the same time, Leyla arrives home and is stunned when David tells her that Amy tried to kiss him. As Amy leaves the B&B, Victoria spots her and questions what's up.

2011-05-06

Arriving at the air field, Aaron finally admits to Jackson that he has planned a skydive and Jackson is thrilled. Questioning if he'll be doing it with him, Aaron hides his anxiety and assures him that he'll be with him all the way.

2011-05-09

Adam's event has been a great success and he is delighted to receive praise from Declan. Later, when Adam catches a client trying to make a move on Ella, he comes to her rescue.

2011-05-10

Victoria explains to Amy's social worker why she thinks Amy has run away. The social worker takes the opportunity to tell her and Eric that they'd have to take the matter forward if Amy did accuse David. Eric, however, is quick to assure her that David is innocent.

2011-05-11

John has a meeting with Jai about his new business ideas, but Jai admits that he doesn't have the capital to invest at the moment, even though he can see potential. John phones other potential investors, but to no avail. Meanwhile, Eric talks to Diane about Amy's disappearance.

2011-05-12

Debbie sees Cameron reading the divorce papers and is keen to see them, but she gets a shock when she spots another woman listed in the papers. Cameron admits that he had another affair after Debbie left Jersey. Debbie is livid, reminding him that she left Jersey so he could try and work things out with his wife.

2011-05-12

Declan visits Butler's and tells John that, luckily for him, he trusts Jai's judgement and has a proposition to invest in exchange for 20% of the business, to enable John to buy the farm. Moira then annoys Declan by pushing the percentage down to 15.

2011-05-13

Mia admits to an anxious Adam that her mum seems to be in a weird mood and has been asking about their love life. Having returned from a shopping trip, Ella appears wearing a revealing new dress to impress Adam.

2011-05-16

Jackson tells Aaron to leave, refusing to be watched every minute of the day. Paddy confronts Aaron about what happened in Whitby, determined to make him talk, but Aaron can't bring himself to confide. Later, Jackson tells Aaron that he knows this is unfair on him, so it's over between them.

2011-05-17

David is suspicious after seeing Victoria on her mobile and decides to follow her. Victoria meets Amy at a café where she is working and tries to convince her to go back to the village, but Amy refuses. After Victoria hands her some cash and leaves, David approaches and asks her to go home.

2011-05-18

David tells Eric that he saw Amy the previous day but she tried to blackmail him for £500 to return and clear his name. Eric is appalled but is determined to find out if Amy cares for them at all. They arrive at the café where Amy is working and Eric tells David to wait in the car while he talks to her.

2011-05-19

Nicola is shocked when Jimmy calls her 'Nico' in the street, without realising the significance of what he's said. Later, Scarlett finds Jimmy looking at wedding photos and memories of the day come back to him.

2011-05-19

Nicola is drunk in the pub, while Jimmy is sitting outside the pavilion, stressed out about his returned memory. Fresh from a row with Nicola in the pub, Kelly finds Jimmy and invites him to see Elliot in his new clothes. However, Jimmy tells her to leave him alone and heads off to find Nicola. Jimmy arrives at the pub to find a drunken Nicola coming on heavy with a terrified Marlon .

2011-05-20

Kelly is horrified to hear from Marlon that Jimmy begged Nicola to go back to him. Jimmy is downbeat after Nicola's harsh words, but Carl and Scarlett convince him to fight to win her back.

2011-05-23

With Cameron away on a driving job, Chas forces a disinterested Debbie into a night at the pub. At the same time, Jai buys Charity flowers in the hope of getting her to help with an urgent order at the factory. Still offended by their previous row, Charity refuses, claiming she's paying her way by taking a job with Chas which starts that night.

2011-05-24

As Debbie starts putting Cameron's clothes into bin bags due to her suspicions, Chas can't resist confronting Eve, who soon insists to Debbie that there's nothing going on. At the same time, Cain sees Cameron in the pub and is quick to accuse him.

2011-05-25

Debbie is fuming when Cameron admits that he punched Carl and she tells him to pack his bags. As Cameron tries to convince her that she can trust him, Debbie drops the bombshell and admits she's pregnant, but is unhappy about his reaction.

2011-05-26

Jimmy is with Angelica at Mill Cottage when there's a knock at the door and Kelly walks in with Elliot. Jimmy insists that nothing is ever going to happen between them and tells a hurt Kelly that enough is enough and it's time that she left the village.

2011-05-26

Kelly knows that she's in full control as Nicola panics and blames Jimmy over her threats to call the police. Jimmy tries to make Nicola see that Kelly twisted his words, but she refuses to listen. Knowing he has to prove himself to Nicola, he storms over to Kelly's.

2011-05-27

Jimmy tries his best to be gentle with Kelly and asks her not to deprive Elliot of a father, but she refuses to listen and ushers him out as she packs her bags.

2011-05-30

Paddy is in turmoil and feeling increasingly left out about the baby. Realising something is wrong, Chas visits him at the vets and he opens up about his true feelings.

2011-05-31

Rhona is in labour but she's unable to get hold of Paddy, who is pouring his heart out to Chas, so Marlon and Rhona make their way to the hospital.

2011-06-01

Paddy visits Rhona and the baby in hospital and when Marlon arrives with cans of lager to toast the new arrival, Paddy can't help but feel excluded and guilty that he missed the birth.

2011-06-02

Jackson insists on going to a friend's engagement party. As they return home, Aaron becomes emotional and suggests to Jackson that they could get married too, as he wants everyone to know how much he loves him.

2011-06-03

Adam arrives at work and tells Ella that they need to have a chat later. As Declan arrives at Butler's to sign the paperwork for the deal, Ella and Adam meet at the stables. Adam explains that they've been caught and he's not about to jeopardise his dad's livelihood for the sake of a fling.

2011-06-06

Ella invites Moira and John for celebratory drinks. Leyla tells Alicia she's thinking about proposing to David. Debbie, Cameron, Cain and other residents are celebrating Sarah's 6th birthday with a party at Wishing Well Cottage.

2011-06-07

Hazel is walking back to Dale Head in her own little word. Bob and Chas see her looking worn. Aaron is asleep at Jackson's bedside, Jackson coughs to wake him. Chas wonders what is going on at Dale Head.

2011-06-08

Adam comforts Aaron. Aaron tells Adam he put the glass to Jackson's lips. Paddy checks Jackson's pulse and calls the Emergency Services. He and Chas assume that Jackson had been ill, but the more Hazel talks, Paddy realises what really happened.

2011-06-09

Cain pushes Aaron for a decision. Aaron considers running away. Jerry arrives and tries to push past the policeman to get to Jackson in Dale Head. He furiously tells Bob that Hazel rang him and told him what she and Aaron had done.

2011-06-09

Hazel, Chas, Paddy and Aaron argue outside the police station. As Eric helps David to set up his table for meeting Leyla in the B&B later, he remembers he has yet to buy her a ring and rushes out to buy one.

2011-06-10

Chas comes downstairs and sneaks out of Mill Cottage. Jimmy is just in time to see her go. Hazel has spent the night at Tall Trees Cottage. Jimmy asks Nicola if he can spend some time with Angelica but she refuses.

2011-06-13

Nikhil tells Chas that he's there for her if she needs a shoulder to cry on, but he's disappointed by her reaction. Chas is scared that Aaron will end up in prison and is hostile towards Hazel when they see each other.

2011-06-14

Charity is taken aback when she realises how angry Jai is with her over the illegal TV scam. Later, she's uncomfortable when Cain is at Tug Ghyll with Debbie and makes an excuse to leave when he probes her over the situation with Carl. Charity warns Carl not to mess the job up, telling him that Cameron is not to find out the details.

2011-06-15

Carl is smug when he gets Charity to up the price for moving the stolen TVs after she tells him that the job needs to be done ASAP. However, when she, Carl, Jimmy and Jai arrive to move the haul, they're shocked to see the police are there, having been tipped off about some stolen goods.

2011-06-16

Nicola and Mia worry about the party when Ella heads out and refuses to say how long she's going to be. Adam and Ella then drive into town and check into a hotel. As the party begins, everyone wonders when Ella will show up and Declan starts to get annoyed. Lying in bed, Adam's worried when he sees that he's had several calls from Mia.

2011-06-16

Ella still hasn't turned up for her party, so Declan suggests they wrap it up. As people start to leave, Mia sees that he's embarrassed by the party's failure. When Ella finally returns home, she's defensive when Mia wants to know where she's been. Soon afterwards, Mia listens as Declan and Ella argue.

2011-06-17

Paddy feels terrible when Aaron explains that he's in the way at Smithy Cottage and thinks moving in with Chas is a good idea. When Paddy arrives home, he tells Rhona and Marlon that Aaron's moving out and Rhona has finally got what she wanted. As their argument escalates, Paddy tells Rhona that Chas has been a rock for him, and Rhona realises that Paddy was talking to Chas on the day she was giving birth.

2011-06-20

Adam's tempted when Ella tells him that she's booked them a hotel room. Soon afterwards, Ella's pleased when Declan flirts with her, but tells him that she's heading out to meet her salon manager. When she goes to get her coat, Declan scrolls through her phone to find the last number she dialled.

2011-06-21

Mia's concerned when another argument breaks out over breakfast between Declan and Ella. Later, in the pub, Adam tells Ella that he's not interested in seeing her again, but she furiously insists that he's not allowed to tell her what to do.

2011-06-22

Early in the morning, Paddy brings Rhona a cup of tea in bed and isn't happy to find a fully clothed Marlon sleeping with his arm over sleeping Rhona. Sensing the tension, Marlon makes an excuse to leave. Paddy refuses Rhona's offer of breakfast, annoyed that she's giving him a hard time about wanting to spend time with Aaron.

2011-06-23

After meeting with the vicar to talk over the funeral arrangements, Hazel assures Aaron that he doesn't have to attend the funeral if he thinks it'll be too hard.

2011-06-23

Cameron's uneasy when Charity pointedly tells Debbie to call her if she needs anything and he doesn't believe her when she asserts nothing's wrong. In the pub, Cain asks Charity what was going on earlier between her and Debbie, and he's devastated when she reveals that Debbie had a miscarriage.

2011-06-24

As Aaron waits to be called into the hearing, he phones Chas and Paddy and tells them that he wants them to attend the funeral rather than see him in court. Chas tells Paddy that she's going to do exactly what Aaron asks of her this time.

2011-06-27

Charity tells Gennie and Katie that she needs their help to get Chas drunk tonight. Later, in Victoria, Katie twigs that Gennie has a crush on Nikhil just as Chas and Charity arrive laden with drinks.

2011-06-28

Gennie leaves for work, ignoring Chas' attempts to patch things up. Seeing Nikhil in the village, Chas asks for a word and he's gutted when she breaks up with him, explaining that they're not right for each other and she's only holding him back from meeting someone more suitable.

2011-06-29

Ella is uneasy when Declan tells her that he's going to have a word with Adam. After a day out shopping together, Ella starts to realise how much Mia liked Adam. At the same time, Declan asks Adam why he broke up with Mia and sacks him when he doesn't give an adequate reason. Returning to the house, Mia makes herself scarce when she discovers Declan's firing Adam, but Ella storms into the office to confront Declan.

2011-06-30

Adam tries to deny the affair, but Declan realising the truth warns him to get out. Ella realises that she might have gone too far when Declan's incredulous she would ruin her daughter's happiness just to test whether he still has feelings for her. Mia questions what they're arguing about, but Declan doesn't reveal Ella's cheating and takes the flak for firing Adam.

2011-06-30

Charity's unimpressed when Jai agrees to let Ella stay the night until Declan cools off. At the same time, Declan refuses when Mia asks him to let Ella move back in. Tipped off by Jai, Declan turns up at Holdgate and storms inside to confront Ella, asking her for a word outside.

2011-07-01

Mia is desperate to find out what's going on between Declan and Ella, but Declan refuses to give anything away. At the same time, Charity's not happy when Jai agrees to let a hungover Ella stay for as long as she needs.

2011-07-04

Alicia realises that Andy's still annoyed at her for announcing their possible move to Spain and promises to keep quiet from now on. At the same time, David assures Leyla that Alicia will have forgotten about Spain in a week, but Leyla's silent when Alicia tells her that she's thinking of Jacob's future.

2011-07-05

Alicia is unwilling to talk to Leyla about Spain again. She tells Andy that she knows Leyla will try to sabotage their move, but she's determined not to let her. Alicia and Andy are pleased that Jacob is excited when they tell him their plans, but Leyla's horrified to realise Alicia means business.

2011-07-06

Alicia warns Leyla not to tell Justin about the move when Leyla suggests that she should inform him what she's planning. David's worried about how Leyla will react when he hears Alicia announce that she and Andy are going to Spain for a property hunt and brings her a bouquet of flowers as he breaks the news.

2011-07-07

When Nikhil tells Jai that he's taking Gennie out of work for the morning, Charity offers herself as the replacement PA in Gennie's absence. Returning from picking up his new company car, Nikhil's furious to find Charity at his desk, especially when she tells him that she's persuaded a client to increase their order.

2011-07-07

At the hospital, Nicola and Jimmy are united in their relief that Angelica's okay and Nicola seems to be softening to the idea of allowing Jimmy more access. However, when Brenda lets slip that Rodney has let Jimmy watch Angelica behind her back before, an argument breaks out and Nicola forbids Jimmy from seeing his daughter. After a bottle of wine, Nicola admits to Laurel that she still loves Jimmy.

2011-07-08

In the pub, Jimmy buys Gennie a drink as they have a laugh together. After seeing Nikhil look over, she agrees to go back to Mill Cottage. At the same time, Rodney's hopeful as he hears Laurel persuade Nicola to give things another shot with Jimmy.

2011-07-11

Nicola arrives in the morning to talk to Jimmy, who panics when he realises that Gennie is asleep next to him. Completely unaware of what happened the night before, a hungover Jimmy begs Gennie not to leave the room until he gets rid of Nicola.

2011-07-12

David assumes that Jacob has lost his phone but is suspicious when Leyla stops him trying to look for it. Having found the phone in a drawer, he realises she must have hidden it and angrily confronts her. Leyla admits that she was wrong to take the phone and promises she'll give it back to Jacob.

2011-07-13

Charity plots how to get back into Jai's good books when he mentions they have an important meeting with a client later. Remembering him from her time in the business, she informs Jai that his favourite drink is a single malt. Jai and Nikhil know they have their work cut out with him and they're unimpressed when Charity arrives dressed to kill and invites herself along to the meeting.

2011-07-14

In the café, Jerry lays into Aaron and Carl is forced to intervene and hold Jerry back when he tries to go for Aaron. Chas is devastated to see that Aaron doesn't even try to defend himself when Jerry insists that his statement will see him go to prison.

2011-07-14

Chas is conflicted when Carl asks whether she could forgive herself if she doesn't accept his offer and Aaron does end up in prison. Gennie tries to talk Chas out of it, aware there will inevitably be strings attached, but Chas is wavering.

2011-07-15

Chas asks Hazel to try and talk Aaron into accepting her money. Aaron comes to the café and Hazel encourages him to reconsider accepting the offer.

2011-07-18

Amy promises Val that she's telling the truth when she claims that she and Victoria can't work at the B&B since they're following Alex to town as they suspect he's cheating. Belle also blackmails them to come along to the party.

2011-07-19

Val's disappointed with Amy for lying about having a party and when she and Victoria tell her about Belle, she insists on taking them to face Lisa later.

2011-07-20

Declan thanks Katie for taking Mia out last night, but he's thrown when she mentions Mia thinks he's getting back with Ella. Ella arrives and Katie smiles when Declan assures her that there's no chance of him getting back with Ella.

2011-07-21

Ella fumes to Jai about Declan and Katie, telling him she won't make things easy for them. At the same time, Katie is debating whether she should go out with Declan or not. Later, Ella visits Katie - telling her to leave him alone.

2011-07-21

Visiting Rhona, Paddy explains that he wants her to come home and Rhona eventually agrees after hearing him say that he needs both her and Leo. At the same time, Marlon is getting ready for the fundraiser by baking cakes with Laurel. Laurel reassures him that Rhona and Leo will be back soon but suggests giving them some space.

2011-07-22

Mia's still fuming about Declan and Katie's relationship, but is left unsure who to believe when Declan promises that he didn't cheat on Ella. He explains that Ella has brought this on herself but he is shocked when Mia informs him that her mum needs her and she's moving back to Singapore with her.

2011-07-25

Everyone seems anxious about the first day of the trial, but Aaron appears calm. As the court case begins, Chas worries about Hazel crumbling under the prosecution's questions as she's called to the witness box.

2011-07-26

Ashley has decided to attend the second day of the trial, but Laurel warns him to be sensitive. As Jerry is in the witness box, the judge warns him from speculating about Aaron's hold over Jackson and instructs the jury to strike his comments from the record.

2011-07-27

Aaron's mood is increasingly dark and when Steve arrives in the village and wishes him luck for the trial, it's clear he feels he doesn't deserve his best wishes. Once

2011-07-28

The prosecution and defence sum up their cases for the jury and the judge asks them to go and consider the verdict. Chas talks to Hazel outside the court as they wait to be called back in, but worries with Paddy about Aaron. Zak calls them back in as Aaron re-enters the court to await the verdict.

2011-07-28

Aaron is shell-shocked as the jury reach a verdict and decide that he is not guilty. While those around him celebrate, Aaron can't fathom the outcome and retreats into himself. Him and Hazel clash as they meet at Jackson's graveside. Meanwhile, Debbie worries there's more to Sarah's bruising. Sam questions Samson about hurting Sarah but he denies hitting her.

2011-07-29

Debbie, Cameron and Andy continue to worry about Sarah's bruises. Debbie knows Cameron is telling the truth when he says he didn't hurt her and he tries to reassure her that it's probably nothing. Meanwhile, Amy continues to feel guilty about the burglary and Eric starts to suspect she might know something. He's unconvinced when Victoria covers for her. Elsewhere, Alicia eventually tells David and Leyla her and Andy's plans and is upset when Jacob says that he doesn't want to go. Leyla despairs when David thinks Alicia's being fair by telling Jacob they can come home if he doesn't like it in Spain. Elsewhere, Aaron breaks down - overwhelmed by guilt, while Jai tells Charity that he's booked them a holiday.

2011-08-01

Leyla offers to drop Jacob at his friends' party. However, she lies to David about shopping for bridesmaid dresses with Gennie and takes Jacob into Leeds instead, telling him they're going on an adventure. Later, David worries she's run off with Jacob when he sees Gennie and realises Leyla is ignoring his calls.

2011-08-02

As she is short-staffed, Diane agrees to let Eve work a shift. However, Chas is furious when she sees her behind the bar and Charity is amused as Chas gives Eve a big shove. Chas is forced to back off when Edna enters, but Eve continues to wind Chas up and tells her she's going to Mexico to stay with Scarlett.

2011-08-03

Away at a B&B, Leyla tells Jacob that he can't phone his mum, but he secretly takes her phone and hides it in his pocket. Back at the village, Eric thinks David should call the police but David refuses to involve them yet, holding faith that Leyla won't take it too far.

2011-08-04

Alicia's concerned about how quiet Jacob is after disappearing to Leeds with Leyla, but the youngster clams up when Alicia tries to question him about it. To ease the atmosphere, Andy takes Jacob for a kick-about. While they're out, Andy's concerned to hear from Jacob about what happened.

2011-08-04

Leyla is forced to make her impossible decision and choose whether her future is with or without David. Meanwhile, Chas is hurt and confused when Aaron tells her that he's moving out of Paddy's but won't be staying with her.

2011-08-05

Leyla is torn but stands by her decision and faces David, Jacob and Alicia, causing heartbreak and destruction. Meanwhile, Aaron is ready to move out from Paddy and Rhona's. Paddy feels terrible and Rhona - although relieved he is at last moving out - feels guilty over the whole issue.

2011-08-08

As Aaron prepares to move into The Woolpack, there's tension between him and Paddy. Over at the pub, Diane is still not happy with Chas for letting Aaron move in as it wasn't part of their agreement to share the accommodation.

2011-08-09

Chas is terrified that Aaron's going to lose the roof over his head. She fights for a few days' grace from Diane, but when Aaron flies off the handle it's too much for Diane. Later, Aaron has another go at Carl, resulting in Diane throwing him out of the pub while giving Chas an ultimatum.

2011-08-10

Chas tries to talk to Aaron about the break-in but gets nowhere. Aaron is then left conflicted when Hazel brings Jackson's things for him to look through.

2011-08-11

Diane suggests that Aaron should get counselling, but Chas doesn't get her hopes up. Chas and Carl argue about Aaron and she tips the dregs of a pint over him, but she is rocked when he tells her that Aaron doesn't have much of a chance with a mum like her.

2011-08-11

Cain rushes to the scene of the accident where he finds Aaron unharmed but Chas is barely conscious and has a head wound. Not willing to go to hospital, Chas insists on going back to the pub where Cain promptly sacks Aaron. Chas however refuses to abandon her son even though he's desperate to leave as he feels he is a danger to those around him. Meanwhile, the girls tell Nikhil that they're not doing any overtime anymore. Gennie tries to reason with them but is alarmed by their militant tone. Elsewhere, Rhona is unimpressed over Paddy leaving Marlon with Leo without letting her know. However, Paddy thinks she's overreacting and is baffled by her behaviour. Rhona eventually reveals her true feelings. Also, Roz realises just how terrified Holly is about coming off the methadone.

2011-08-12

Roz is excited at the prospect of a new job at the factory just as things are strained between Nikhil and the workers. The girls all refuse overtime and Gennie is caught in the middle when they refuse to go back to work after their lunch break. Gennie agrees to speak to Nikhil about better overtime rates and through her hard work, they agree to go back to the factory. But soon Nikhil oversteps the mark once again and the girls stand up to him. At the end of the day, Gennie is left shocked and upset when she argues with Nikhil and it gets personal. Meanwhile, Zak's concerned for Amy but she thinks he's having a go at her by implying she will always be a thief. Val desperately wants to trust Amy, but is not entirely convinced.

2011-08-15

Nikhil has been at the factory all night but the girls haven't yet started work as they are waiting for an apology. Jai returns early from his holiday and is annoyed things are not running smoothly. Nikhil is frustrated when Gennie fills Jai in and is further humiliated when his brother returns to the factory from the pub with the girls and has managed to convince them to return to work.

2011-08-16

Alex hears who Jared really is and that he has been blackmailing Amy. After a scuffle in the street with Alex, Jared is bundled into Dale View by Zak. When Alex and Victoria press to get an answer about what Jared's problem is with Amy, he explains that she was responsible for breaking up his family by having a relationship with his dad.

2011-08-17

Victoria sees Amy is not in a good mood but Amy won't reveal why as she determinedly sets off to speak to Cain. Later at his house, Amy tells Cain that he's going to be a father again. Initially Cain accuses her of lying but when Cain realises she really is pregnant, he quickly tries to persuade her to have an abortion.

2011-08-18

Adam and Mia are properly back together albeit secretly; as Adam is still determined to keep it a secret. Dermot catches them together and Mia, unaware of the reason for the secrecy, wants them to stop all the sneaking around. Adam pushes for extra time by explaining it's only for a while.

2011-08-18

Cain threatens Amy who he has under his control in the house. With Amy held hostage, Cain piles on the pressure for Amy to have an abortion. Threatening her to get rid of it or he will get rid of her. Meanwhile, Victoria is worried about Amy and people are wondering where she is as she's not turned up for work.

2011-08-19

Amy feels untrustworthy when Val pointedly tells her that the new jewellery will be kept under lock and key. The final straw for Amy occurs when Val then insinuates she's stolen a guest's jacket. Amy storms off, leaving Val stunned by her outburst. Later, Amy books an appointment at the family planning clinic and tells Cain that he'll have to help pay for the abortion.

2011-08-22

Ella warns Adam to stay away from her daughter, but Adam doesn't need much persuading to join Mia upstairs at Home Farm. At the same time, Jai is surprised by Declan's reaction when he tells him that Adam and Mia are back on.

2011-08-23

John is furious when Adam tells him what has happened. John says that Adam should leave Mia alone, but the young farmer insists that he loves her. When Adam starts worrying over what Declan will do next, John tries to reassure him that Declan probably has his own problems to think about, but it's clear that he's also concerned.

2011-08-24

Declan comforts Mia and tells her that the situation is not her problem anymore, while Jai comes back to Holdgate to find Ella drinking. She makes a move on Jai but he tells her that he's not interested and to get out.

2011-08-25

Declan hands Ella a one-way ticket to Singapore, but she refuses and wants to see Mia. However, she's left humiliated when Mia tells her that she hates her. As the day continues, Mia announces Ella and Adam's affair in front of the entire pub, while a bitter Ella tells Katie that she'll make Declan regret what he's done for the rest of his life.

2011-08-25

Declan is shell-shocked after Ella's revelation that Jai is Mia's father. Later, Jai picks up on the edge to Declan's voice as he talks to him about Ella, while Katie is confused when Declan tells her that he can't be there for Mia at the moment, despite her being so upset. Katie explains Ella's threat and is intrigued when Declan confirms that Ella meant it.

2011-08-26

Amy has decided to get Val's jewellery back, but Victoria thinks it's a bad idea. Later, Amy begs for forgiveness from Eric and Val when she hands over the jewellery but Val is furious when she realises that it's not the original piece.

2011-08-29

Declan invites Jai out clay shooting, but it's clear that he has an agenda for doing so. As they start their shooting, everything seems relaxed but soon the chat changes and Jai is caught out when Declan quizzes him about Ella.

2011-08-30

Mia's taken aback by Declan's tone but accepts his offer of going to Nice to check out the new hotel. However, Dermot can see something's bothering Declan, prompting him to reveal that Jai is Mia's dad.

2011-08-31

Declan wants Dermot to go back to Ireland and take Mia with him. However, Mia's shocked and confused at this plan. Later, Mia says her goodbyes in the pub and is puzzled when Jai leaves after giving her a brief hug.

2011-09-01

Cain gloats to Charity, suggesting that she and Noah should move back in. However, Charity declares that she'll never go crawling back to him. Later, Charity tells Chas that Jai's the only one she wants and heads to the pub to see him.

2011-09-01

Charity is devastated when Jai turns her down, saying that he needs someone he can trust. Afterwards, Charity exits the office and tells the factory girls that it was her who messed up the order, leaving Jai conflicted. Later, Cain barges in on Charity, insisting that she loves him and not Jai.

2011-09-02

Debbie is nervous about Sarah's appointment and Sarah doesn't want to go. However, Cameron manages to convince her - much to Andy's annoyance. At the hospital, Dr Armah tells Andy and Debbie that they need to do some immediate tests to get an exact diagnosis.

2011-09-05

Andy is worried for Sarah and Spain is the last thing on his mind. However, the move is all Alicia can think about, especially now Jacob is looking forward to it. Andy's day gets worse when he sees Cameron having lunch with Sarah - he's angry as he'd been told he could treat Sarah to lunch.

2011-09-07

Chas worries when she discovers Aaron left the house at dawn and is concerned when she discovers he's not at work. When Chas sees the punch bag, she's not impressed - worrying about what Aaron will turn into.

2011-09-08

Charity decides she wants an engagement party - tonight at Holdgate Farm. Paddy and Rhona tease Marlon over Rachel. Amy is in turmoil as the reality of her situation begins to sink in. Charity sets about preparing for the engagement party, roping Marlon into doing the food. She wants to invite Declan.

2011-09-09

Jai apologises to Charity. Laurel is disappointed when Ashley won't be back in time to pick up the kids so she has to cancel with Marlon. Chas, Diane and Victoria talk to Aaron about going back to college. He says he will think about it.

2011-09-12

Moira is convinced that John can't pull off the supermarket deadline, while John believes that he can talk Declan into allowing a late rent payment.

2011-09-13

Andy is concerned that Alicia hasn't told Jacob about the move to Spain being cancelled. However, Alicia explains that Jacob is so excited she needs to find a way of breaking it to him. Later, Alicia's angry when she overhears Andy saying that he needs the house tonight for time alone with Alicia, to stop her nagging on about Spain.

2011-09-14

Although Aaron seems to be convincing everyone that he is okay, he snaps at Holly, which concerns her. At the garage, Aaron is close to losing it with Sean and his own rage shakes him, but Rachel soon apologises to him over her nephew's behaviour.

2011-09-15

Aaron is exhausted and running on empty, but still turns up to help at the farm before work. Moira is concerned that Aaron is pushing himself too hard, while Paddy also sees that Aaron is dead on his feet when he falls asleep outside the surgery. At the pub, Chas is worried as a fight nearly breaks out between Aaron and Sean.

2011-09-15

Sean rushes to the pub and announces that Aaron has collapsed. The mechanic's loved ones come to the scene, but Aaron has gone. As the search begins for Aaron, he is seen stumbling along the road by Zak and Sam, who take him to Wishing Well Cottage.

2011-09-16

Bob tells Jimmy that he knows where Kelly is and Jimmy gives him money to start paying maintenance for Elliot. Soon afterwards, Jimmy goes to the office to ask Nicola where the electrician is, as he asked for her help yesterday when the haulage firm was plunged into darkness.

2011-09-19

Amy tries to prize Victoria away from Alex for a night out drinking and feels uneasy when Val passes comment about getting tied down too young. Belle wants to know when Amy is going to come over to the Dingles', so Amy explains that she's been busy but invites her to come over to theirs tonight.

2011-09-20

Nicola panics when she wakes up in Declan's bed with Jimmy. They hear Katie downstairs and sheepishly come down. Katie susses them and sees through their strange fabricated story as to how they ended up upstairs. Katie teases Nicola about her and Jimmy, but Nicola is adamant it was a one-off.

2011-09-21

Charity bites her lip when Nikhil proves how uptight he is, going off on one about a creased shirt. At work, Nikhil tries to apologise to Gennie about last night.

2011-09-22

Alex lets it slip to Amy that he knows about her abortion and she storms off, furious that Victoria has been so indiscreet. Amy is further enraged by Victoria's interference when she suggests that perhaps Amy should have counselling.

2011-09-22

Amy is doubled up in pain at the pavilion and thinks she is losing the baby, but she lashes out at Belle when the youngster returns to try to help. Belle is stunned when Amy tells her that she's pregnant and losing the baby.

2011-09-23

Val puts a brave face on her worry for Amy, who is being kept in hospital overnight and is nowhere to be seen. At the same time, Belle acts suspiciously when she sneaks home to get snacks for Amy. Lisa worries when the school calls to say that Belle hasn't been in, and she guesses that Amy will be behind it.

2011-09-26

Lisa tells Val that she doesn't want Amy hanging out with Belle anymore, but Val is protective in her response and Amy overhears through an open window. Zak tries to explain to Amy how Lisa feels, but he thanks her for being there for Belle. S

2011-09-27

John and Moira try to hide their worries from the children about paying the latest instalment to Declan. At the same time, Adam tries to reason with Declan and his words initially seem to strike a chord, but the businessman ultimately stands firm. Soon afterwards, Moira struggles to hold it together when she hears from Declan that Adam has been to see him off his own back

2011-09-28

Andy sticks up for John when Alex wants to have a go about losing his job, pointing out that the person to blame is Declan. However, events soon take a twist when Declan offers Andy a job as estate manager. Andy is torn because he needs the money, but he does not like the idea of working for Declan or his underhand ways.

2011-09-29

Chas feels positive when Aaron agrees to have breakfast offered by Diane. Soon afterwards, Hazel is thrown by Aaron blowing hot and cold, but she asks him to help her in with her shopping bags. However, Aaron hates being in the house and tells Hazel that he never wants to see her again.

2011-09-29

Chas reels when she lifts up Aaron's shirt and sees the cuts that he has made on his body. Shell-shocked and wanting to help, Chas calls for Paddy and can't hold back the tears. She feels bad telling Paddy but needs his support.

2011-09-30

Chas is barely holding it together as Aaron leaves for work acting as though nothing is wrong. Paddy sits Aaron down and insists that he is going to talk to him, but Aaron is not receptive and Chas worries it will make things worse.

2011-10-03

Alicia is hopeful when Andy explains that Sarah has been asking after her and suggests they should all meet up. In the café, Alicia is amused to see that Sarah is trying to get her and Andy back together. Later in the pub, Alicia and Carl flirt with each other, which causes discomfort for both Chas and Andy.

2011-10-04

Having agreed to meet Marlon privately, Laurel is feeling guilty, while at The Woolpack, Rachel tries to dig further over who Marlon is holding out for.

2011-10-05

It's the day of Sarah's hospital appointment and Alicia wishes she could support Andy today. At the hospital, Alicia turns up unannounced to tell Andy that she loves him. Andy's head is in a spin and he can't think of anything but Sarah at the moment, so Alicia walks away believing she's blown it.

2011-10-06

The Dingles prepare to go for bone-marrow tests to find a match for Sarah. Debbie's anxious about the tests and is annoyed when Cain asks if Jai will be coming with Charity. Jai wants to be supportive and get tested too, but Charity refuses his offer. Jai puts on a brave face, but is clearly troubled when Charity explains that she and Cain will be spending more time together for Debbie's sake.

2011-10-06

Cain and Charity talk, unaware that Nikhil is watching. They have a tender moment as Charity urges Cain to pull himself together for Sarah's sake. Soon afterwards, Nikhil rings alarm bells for Jai when he tells him about seeing Cain and Charity together. Charity lets Cain into her house and he wants her to admit she has feelings for him.

2011-10-07

Rhona asks Laurel if she has made up her mind about being godmother. Laurel pretends to know what she is talking about and Ashley is delighted. Later, Laurel feels awkward that Marlon has dedicated the cookery book to her.

2011-10-10

Rachel's unconvinced when Marlon tells her that he'll be over Laurel in a week or two. Soon afterwards, Laurel struggles to get the upper hand with Rachel when she questions her. At the same time, Ashley tells Sandy that things with Laurel are good and that they're trying for another baby, but Sandy's unconvinced.

2011-10-11

Marlon snaps at Rachel to get off his case, while Laurel's uneasy when Sandy wants to talk to her as he's been worried about her and Ashley. Soon afterwards, Marlon's awkward and defensive when Sandy questions what happened with Laurel and hints that he might suspect what is happening.

2011-10-12

The plan to bring down the Kings is executed. After Cameron has sabotaged the CCTV, the trucks are driven away by Cameron, Charity and Cain. Edna soon discovers that her office keys are missing, while Carl and Jimmy realise the computer's been wiped and the trucks have gone too.

2011-10-13

Carl grabs Cameron in the café and tries to contain his anger when he calmly denies his involvement in yesterday's events. Cameron later answers the door to police officers and he and Debbie give them their alibis. Debbie knows they've bluffed it, but is still concerned. Zak's suspicious as the police officers leave and Debbie tells Cameron that they've messed up and should be concentrating on Sarah.

2011-10-13

Cain spots Belle talking to Amy and takes matters into his own hands, slamming Amy against a wall and warning her to keep away from the youngster. However, Victoria witnesses this assault and attempts to help. As Cain leaves, Charity witnesses Victoria making a scene and hears how Cain has threatened Amy.

2011-10-14

Cain is furious about losing Charity, but knows he can't win when Charity comes over to set some ground rules between them. She dictates that all communication between the two of them has to concern Debbie and Sarah - if not, she will tell Debbie about Amy. Charity then lets Victoria know she's spoken to Cain and he won't be giving them a hard time anymore.

2011-10-17

Charity and Jai are loved up now they are back together. Debbie attempts to talk to Cain about Charity, but he venomously declares that he hates her. In the pub, the Dingles are having a drink when a glowering Cain enters and immediately glares daggers at Jai. Zak and Lisa witness Cain having a go at Moira and realise Cain is about to do some damage.

2011-10-18

It's the day of the christening, and Laurel hides her worry as she and Ashley get ready, but Sandy knows she's troubled. Later, Rhona's stressed and Laurel's concerned when Marlon doesn't show up. Marlon lies to Paddy that he's got a catering issue. He goes on to arrive at the last minute, unable to meet Laurel's eye. Sandy watches Laurel through the service, wondering what's wrong.

2011-10-19

Sandy watches Laurel's reaction as Ashley suggests they might be having a christening of their own soon. Laurel then receives a text from Marlon wanting to meet and lies to Sandy that it's just from Nicola.

2011-10-20

Rachel and Ali show Sean and Amelia around Brook Cottage, but Sean is sulking about them moving. Rachel alerts Ali to the fact that she has missed out a crucial detail over who else is joining them in the cottage.

2011-10-20

Amy's petrified as Cain drives her down a country lane. She screams to be let out, worried about what he will do next. Cain toys that he's going to kill her, but on her pleading, says he will give her one last chance if she keeps away from his family. Amy is terrified as Cain drives her back to the village.

2011-10-21

Gennie is nervous about her job interview today. When Nicky tells Nikhil that they're bound to snap her up, Nikhil wonders what he can do to save the situation. Soon afterwards, he's presented with an opportunity when the firm in question calls up asking him to give Gennie a reference.

2011-10-24

Katie encourages an unsure Gennie to leave Nikhil behind. Nicky pops in to invite her to breakfast and echo Katie's points. When Zak invites an uninterested Amy to help him on a job, her awkward behaviour leaves Val and Eric suspicious that something is amiss.

2011-10-25

Sandy's sad as he tries to remember the name of an old friend. Soon afterwards, Ashley suggests a care home and Sandy's angry, wondering who or what motivated the idea. Laurel's got mixed feelings when Ashley explains that Sandy doesn't want to leave, but she's guilty and unnerved when Sandy asks if it was her who tried to offload him.

2011-10-26

Cain's unimpressed when Sean loiters round the garage. Later, Aaron loses his patience when Sean pays a second visit, so he grabs him to get him out of the way. Sean stumbles and falls, cutting his head before leaving.

2011-10-27

There's a strained atmosphere between John and Moira, but she suggests they should do something together today. However, John ends up running late when his car breaks down and a dressed-up Moira becomes fed up as she waits for him. Cain arrives to sort the Land Rover and John demands a full refund, but he's left confused when the bad boy tells him he doesn't have the cash because of Moira's arrangement.

2011-10-27

Cain pulls Moira back towards him, and she struggles as she fights her desires. She finally gives in and can't resist as he kisses her passionately. At the same time, John enters The Woolpack, where Holly tries to make him realise that he and Moira are both stubborn, but they love each other.

2011-10-28

Wracked with guilt, Moira is uneasy around John. When Cain arrives in the Land Rover, Moira's wary of what he might say and offers to give him a lift back. While they're in the car together, Moira slaps Cain when he tries to kiss her, but then gives in to her desire. Cain realises that he's got her where he wants her, so he pulls away and gets out, leaving her in turmoil.

2011-10-31

Debbie and Andy pay another visit to the hospital and are crushed when Dr Armah tells them that the donor has pulled out. When the doctor explains the alternative treatments, Debbie's determined to save Sarah, vowing that she and Andy will have another baby as a saviour sibling.

2011-11-01

Andy finally agrees to have another baby with Debbie and tells her that they need to tell Alicia and Cameron, both knowing how hard it will be. Soon afterwards, Alicia and Cameron are puzzled when Andy and Debbie want to speak to them.

2011-11-02

Chas and Charity are dumbfounded when Debbie reveals that she and Andy are planning to have another baby to save Sarah. Debbie feels bad about not telling Cameron that she and Andy are pretending to be a couple, while the atmosphere is tense between Andy and Alicia over the plan.

2011-11-03

Andy pleads the case with Alicia, who says that although she understands he's doing this for Sarah, she's not happy about it. Soon afterwards, Alicia's irritable as she arrives at work late and is angry as she tells Cameron that the situation with Debbie and Andy is killing her.

2011-11-03

Debbie's defensive as she follows a raging Cameron out of the house, telling him that she's scared and doesn't want to go through this on her own. At the pub, Alicia and Cameron unite in their suffering over the situation.

2011-11-04

Nikhil's interested to hear Pearl say that Nicky's gone AWOL on a family emergency and he's been a bit flaky recently. Soon afterwards, Nikhil enters the office and hears Gennie say that Nicky is seeing some farm animals today. Nikhil sees Nicky about to leave and tells David the conflicting stories, following Nicky as he goes. However, David chases after him, thinking he's crazy.

2011-11-07

Lisa tells a nosy Pearl that Andy has moved in with Debbie because of Sarah and they don't need people gossiping. Soon afterwards, Pearl approaches Alicia and Cameron looking for gossip. Alicia plants a kiss on his cheek to get a reaction and Edna can't deny that there must be something going on.

2011-11-08

Declan tells Katie that he wants a couple of hours alone to chat with Mia, but will text her to join them after. As the day continues, Jai visits Declan as he wants to see Mia, but Declan can't risk it. Later, Declan leaves a voicemail for Mia as a car pulls onto the drive.

2011-11-09

At Home Farm, Declan heads out to identify Mia's body. Katie's thrown when he's rude to her and has had enough of being treated like this. She offloads to Chas in the pub and wonders if she should end things with Declan.

2011-11-10

Diane picks up on Moira's attitude towards Cain in the café and realises that he's the one she's having an affair with. Diane orders Moira to pull herself together and tell Cain that it's over. At the garage, Cain plays on Moira's emotions as she tries to call it off.

2011-11-10

Diane sees John on the warpath and calls Moira to warn her. Moira feels her world crumbling when she speaks to Diane and realises that John might know the truth. There's a strained atmosphere when he arrives home and her hands shake as she serves dinner. Eventually, John coldly confronts her and Moira falls apart, admitting what she has done and that she is crippled with shame.

2011-11-11

It's Ashley's birthday and he suggests that he and Laurel should spend time together, but she claims that she has some errands to run. Later, a suspicious Ashley snoops around Tall Trees as Laurel's inside with Marlon.

2011-11-14

Moira has packed a suitcase and tells John that she'll stay at the B&B tonight, then go to her mum's tomorrow. She tells the kids that there's nothing to worry about, but they know how strained things have been between them. Holly's frustrated and heads off when John won't tell her what's going on.

2011-11-15

Ashley visits Laurel at the factory, wanting to take her out for tea so they can talk about the vow renewal, leaving her pressured. Later, at The Woolpack, Laurel says that she's happy as they are and doesn't see why renewing their vows would change things.

2011-11-16

Marlon tells Laurel that he'll be at the Wood Park Hotel tonight if she wants to be with him properly. Laurel realises the enormity of what he's asking with a mixture of excitement and fear. Later, Ashley's puzzled as he sees a taxi outside Mulberry Cottage and enters the house to find Laurel dressed to go out.

2011-11-17

Andy and Debbie head to the clinic for their appointment. When they arrive, they're shocked and dismayed as the consultant explains that they won't be offering treatment as there are concerns about their relationship and the family history. A determined Debbie questions the decision as Andy admits they're not together but the baby would be loved.

2011-11-17

Debbie tries to explain the current situation to Sarah and is determined to stay upbeat. Soon afterwards, Debbie begins to argue with Andy, blaming him for not being able to get IVF. Chas gets between them and Andy storms out, leaving Debbie furious.

2011-11-18

Gennie is nervous as she heads for her interview. She later visits the café and unenthusiastically tells Brenda and Bob that she got the job. Georgia overhears and congratulates her, but she mouths off about Gennie back at the factory, wondering how she got the job and why Nikhil's interested in her.

2011-11-21

Nicky thinks Gennie is avoiding him as she struggles to hide her confused emotions. Nikhil is encouraged when Gennie accepts his apology for the way he treated her and he tells her to take the afternoon off, instantly regretting his generosity.

2011-11-22

Ashley is irritated as Laurel pushes him into setting a date for the vow renewals, but he reluctantly agrees to the Thursday before Christmas. Marlon is gutted that Laurel is renewing her vows, and Ashley simmers as he watches the pair talking in the café.

2011-11-23

Laurel is desperate to speak to Ashley as she gets the kids ready for school, but Ashley is not interested. Laurel begs Sandy to talk to him, but Sandy tells her it's too late. Later, Marlon goes to see Laurel. He is determined to talk to Ashley, as he can't live with destroying a family.

2011-11-24

Jai is alarmed to receive a phone call informing him that Rishi has crashed his car. Rishi returns home with his arm in a sling, but Jai is concerned to hear that the wheel came off the vehicle as he was driving.

2011-11-25

Zak and Sam find Jai arguing with Cain at the garage, warning him to leave his family alone. Soon afterwards, Zak and Sam prevent Adam from going for Cain and even Rodney passes a comment on how vile Cain is.

2011-11-28

Charity is stunned when Jai suggests that they should postpone the wedding, annoyed that Cain has got what he wants. Charity fumes with anger and turns on Cain - warning that if he doesn't back off, she will tell Debbie about Amy.

2011-11-29

Declan refuses to tell Jai where he has laid Mia's ashes. When he is then dismissive with Katie, it leaves her determined to end things before she gets in too deep. Katie decides to tell Declan that she's feeling hurt he is so distant and that she gets nothing from him. Katie heads home, where Gennie thinks she's done the right thing by ending it. Nikhil is just about to give his opinion when Declan knocks on the door.

2011-11-30

Zak tells Belle that he's worried about her and for a second it looks as if she might crack and confess her worries. Soon afterwards, Belle confronts Cain - telling him that he didn't think through the consequences of his actions.

2011-12-01

A terrified Amy is alone and in labour at the cemetery. She tries to phone the midwife, but when the call goes to voicemail, she knows that she's going to have the baby there. After giving birth alone, Amy holds her silent baby in her arms and wraps the child in her coat. Unable to detect any breathing, Amy panics and carries the bundle to the gate.

2011-12-02

Amy is distraught that David has told Val and Eric and doesn't believe him when he says they'll stand by her. At the hospital, Val and Eric assume David is to blame and is the father of her baby. When Val and Eric go in to see Amy, they're ashamed when she reveals that she thought they would kick her out.

2011-12-05

Val and Eric are keen to make things right with Amy, while the police want to interview her as soon as she is well enough. The doctor declares that Amy is fine to go home, but her baby boy will be kept in hospital for a few weeks.

2011-12-06

Cain menacingly threatens Amy, making it clear that he will tell Debbie in his own time and he doesn't want her hearing about it from anyone else. Val and Eric are furious to see Cain confronting Amy and step in to help. Just as Lisa and Zak are about to leave for the hospital, they see Debbie.

2011-12-07

Debbie and Cameron are exasperated as Cain is still sitting tight at Tug Ghyll. Later, in the village, Cain questions Charity over what she said to Debbie, but Charity can't believe that Cain couldn't see Debbie's reaction coming.

2011-12-08

Cain is arrested for threatening the Sharmas and is led to a police car. Debbie can't believe his blasé attitude when he waves at Sarah as they drive off. PC Stewart arrives at the Dingles' wanting to talk to Lisa, and the family are shocked when Zak volunteers to co-operate with the police.

2011-12-08

Debbie packs Cain's bag and insists he moves out. Cain storms off to the pub, where he starts making derogatory comments about Moira. Outside, John hits him in the face. Moira pulls John back as he tries to kick Cain on the floor, but Cain reacts and knees John to the ground before pushing Moira down when she flies at him.

2011-12-09

Jai enters the pub covered in blood and Chas wants to know what's happened to Cain. Amy is missing from the house and when Val and Pollard hear the sirens, they worry about her whereabouts. David rushes out as the paramedics work on Cain's body, trying to bring him round.

2011-12-12

Debbie wonders whether it was Charity who attacked Cain. Nikhil is angry when Charity comes home as he also suspects that she is guilty and wants to know if Jai has been released yet. Chas is worried about Cain and is hard towards Charity over her arrest, telling her that Debbie knows about it.

2011-12-13

John is frustrated as DI Fletcher questions him about Moira's affair and why Holly needed to lie for him. He is later relieved when he's bailed. Back home, John is still furious at Holly and snaps at her, leaving her shaken.

2011-12-14

Charity is conflicted when Debbie gets upset about Cain, worrying that Sarah might lose her grandfather. At the same time, John explains that Cain's surgery went well but it's a waiting game as he's not awake yet.

2011-12-15

Jai is furious when he finds out that Charity has been to see Cain, but she tries to explain that she was there for Debbie. Back home, Jai is taken aback when she admits that she wished Cain would die.

2011-12-15

Cain stirs in hospital but remains critical. Aaron starts talking of revenge but Zak won't hear a word of it and warns Aaron not to follow the same path as Cain. Nothing's changed as far as Zak's concerned. Meanwhile, a tearful Laurel goes to see Nicola and confesses that she had an affair with Marlon. Nicola struggles to get her head round what Laurel is telling her, but advises that she can't stay with Ashley out of loyalty. Laurel is conflicted when Nicola tells her that there's no point lying to herself if she loves Marlon. Elsewhere, John heads out like a man on a mission the moment he hears Cain is awake, while Val wants to go and see the baby, knowing it's a hollow victory when Amy agrees that she can but she doesn't want to be involved.

2011-12-16

Cain is still weak and by no means out of the woods with his injuries. However, Cain finds the strength to name Jai as his attacker. Meanwhile, Val and Eric visit the baby and Val is determined to change Amy's mind about letting him go. Amy is torn when she speaks to Debbie about what made her want Sarah back and Debbie explains that family is everything. It's clear that Amy is having doubts about giving the baby up, but she feels pressured as Val wants to make plans to get him home. Elsewhere, Laurel arrives home and is shocked at Ashley's anger over her speaking to Nicola, while Declan and John snipe at each other over the news about Jai.

2011-12-19

Amy explains to Belle that she is not keeping the baby, but she is secretly having doubts so she decides to visit the newborn. While in the hospital, Amy asks where she can find Cain. At his bedside and full of hatred, she tells a sleeping Cain she might keep her baby. She is unaware that he has heard everything.

2011-12-20

Cain tries to hide his pain and he's irritated to hear that his car has been stolen. It's only when Chas and Aaron leave the hospital room that we see the extent of Cain's agony. Chas is frustrated that Aaron is getting overly concerned about Cain, worried that it might affect him. Later, at the pub, Chas refuses to serve Charity - who reminds her that she too turned her back on Cain.

2011-12-21

Laurel and Ashley are concerned when Sandy says that he won't be at the ceremony. At the same time, Ashley is railroaded into going for a stag night drink with Jimmy, while Nicola suggests a hen night for Laurel.

2011-12-22

Laurel's anger about Ashley's confrontation evaporates when he gives her a necklace. It looks like the vow renewal will go ahead, but Ashley is exasperated when Sandy explains why he won't be attending and doesn't want to be involved.

2011-12-22

Laurel stands outside the church shivering as there is still no sign of Ashley, but she pleads with Jude to wait another five minutes for Ashley. At the same time, there is a scuffle as Paddy and Rhona do their best to stop Marlon from going to see Laurel.

2011-12-23

With the pressure of Christmas and all the questions about Kyle, Amy is confused about her feelings for the baby and asks Debbie what she should do.

2011-12-25

Amy struggles with Kyle being home as she is feeling useless, while Val adds to the problem by being overly involved. The Dingles are overjoyed to hear that Kyle is home, but their visit leaves Amy feeling overwhelmed. Eric advises Val to take a step back and Amy is sent up to bath Kyle on her own.

2011-12-26

Debbie tells Andy that she's not pregnant, feeling like she has let him down. Later, Andy is confused when Debbie tells him there is another way they could try for a baby and he realises what she means. Debbie pleads with Andy that they should try the natural way, but Andy reels in shock at the suggestion, worrying about Alicia's potential reaction. L

2011-12-27

Alicia tells Andy that she understands what he and Debbie have to do, but can't be around while it's going on, so she is moving back to David's. Andy is gutted when she leaves with her bag, telling him that it's never going to work.

2011-12-28

Cain returns home from hospital, and within minutes he complains about being treated like he's disabled. Cain hides his hurt and anger about Zak not being there when Lisa arrives with a stew she has made for them all.

2011-12-29

Charity is dressed for court, but Nikhil stops her from going - claiming that if she goes it will only make things worse. Cain is satisfied that Jai's in court for assault, while Debbie scrutinises Charity when she insists that Jai had nothing to do with Cain's attack.

2011-12-29

Charity tries to convince Cain that she wants him, but he's staggered and hurt at the depths she will sink to in order to protect Jai. Charity tries to win him round, but Cain is disgusted by her actions. Debbie arrives to see Charity pleading with Cain and she is furious when Charity says that she can prove Jai is innocent.

2011-12-30

Charity desperately wants to heal things with Debbie, hating how Cain is loving the rift between them. Charity also comes clean to Jai about how she tried to tempt Cain into dropping the charges. Charity is desperate for someone to believe her, so she visits Zak and Lisa's place, where she insists neither she nor Jai attacked Cain. At the same time, Jai tells Nikhil about Charity's admission, insisting that she did it to help him - but Nikhil thinks it proves her guilt and phones the police to report her for lying. Later, Cain is taken aback when Debbie snaps, asking what she's meant to do if Charity goes to prison. Meanwhile, Laurel considers Nicola's suggestion as she feels the strain; and Sandy gives Marlon a piece of his mind.