Airing Sunday, 27th November 2005 at 18:50 on ITV1
Jo advises Dawn to make a go of it with Danny
Louise is trying to avoid Martin but when he turns up at the pub she confesses that although she likes him, he wants too much too soon. Nicola can’t resist winding Louise up about her latest failed relationship and furious Louise goes for her, but is held back by Bob. Later Diane tells Louise that she needs to realise that relationships take work and she’s in danger of ending up alone. Will Diane’s harsh words hit home and spur Louise into action?
Elsewhere, Jo advises Dawn to go for it with Danny but Dawn explains she’s resisting because of the situation with Scott. Later, Jo helps Dawn get dressed up as Danny is coming around. If the night proves a success, will Scott become history?
Also, Paul invites Ivan round to Mill Cottage and questions the fact that Ivan was once married. Ivan explains he’s bisexual and tells Paul that he really fancies him and that it doesn’t matter who either of them have been with in the past. Will the pair share a kiss or is Paul too confused?
Airing Monday, 28th November 2005 at 19:00 on ITV1
Dawn visits Scott in prison
Dawn puts a dampener on her and Danny’s loved-up state after she tells him that Scott will be moving back in with her when he’s released from prison. Paying a visit to Scott, Dawn is surprised when he tells her that prison has changed him and made him realise that Dawn and TJ are the most important things in his life. However, Dawn is clear it is over between them. Later, Danny is gutted to learn that Dawn didn’t tell Scott the truth about his relationship with her, and tells Dawn he knows she can’t resist Scott and they will be back together in no time.
Meanwhile, Daz steals a pot of paint from Jarvis and graffitis the Kings’ River advertising hoarding by painting Hitler style moustaches on Sadie and Tom. The Kings are riled and mistakenly accuse Jarvis. They then acknowledge how much they are disliked in the village and decide a PR event is required.
Also, Louise tells Martin she thinks they should get to know each other better before involving Kayleigh too much and Martin agrees to get a babysitter so they can spend some time alone. Victoria warns Kayleigh about Louise’s history with men and Kayleigh confronts Louise about her intentions. Will Louise realise they need to spend time as a family after all?
Airing Tuesday, 29th November 2005 at 19:00 on ITV1
Scott arrives home tagged
Dawn and Danny are awkward following their row but Danny apologises and they decide to start afresh and head upstairs together. As Danny prepares to leave they get a shock when Scott arrives early. Danny quickly leaves and Scott settles back in but Dawn is thrown when he reveals he is about to be fitted with an electronic security tag, so she delays telling him about Danny. After Scott has been tagged he cries tears of shame as a nervous Viv arrives to see him. Scott tells her how much he has missed her and apologises for everything. As he begs her forgiveness, can he convince Viv he is genuine?
Meanwhile, Terry is suspicious and asks Danny outright if he is seeing Dawn. Danny admits he is, and Bob is surprised as he overhears and later questions Dawn about whether she is doing the right thing. Later Dawn and Danny meet and admit the timing is wrong with everything else going on. They decide to call it a day but are both gutted as they walk away.
Also, Ashley is furious to hear his father has returned and is staying at Betty’s. Ashley tells Betty he has called Sandy’s sheltered housing and discovered he was thrown out for philandering with the residents. After Sandy departs the village in shame, Betty feels down so Pearl suggests a trip to Blackpool.
Airing Wednesday, 30th November 2005 at 19:00 on ITV1
Sandy visits Betty
Danny and Dawn have a heart to heart and agree that life’s too short to stay apart because of how Scott might react, and decide to give it another go. Dawn decides to tell Scott the truth and blurts out that it was she who shopped him to the police. To her surprise, Scott shows no anger but says he understands, and now that he has turned his life around maybe they can be together. Dawn quickly tells him that she has met someone else and, despite his upset, Scott assures her he won’t cause them any problems. Is Scott really the reformed man he would have Dawn believe?
Elsewhere, Tom is feeling disenchanted due to the wrath of the locals, and Sadie offers some words of support. Later, Tom can’t help feeling lonely and that all his work over the years has been for nothing. Sadie and Matthew arrive and tell him they are taking him out for dinner to cheer him up.
Also, after a night sleeping rough on the floor at Holdgate Farm, Sandy visits Betty with some hand-picked flowers to apologise and thank her for her kindness in letting him stay. Betty realises he never meant any harm and offers to talk to Ashley for him. However, how will Ashley react when Betty brings up the subject?
Airing Thursday, 1st December 2005 at 19:00 on ITV1
Tom kisses Sadie
Tom’s PR event gets underway and he gives a speech to the sceptical locals assuring them that there will be no major changes at Home Farm. Later, Sadie and Jimmy’s bickering gets to Tom and he storms off to be alone. Sadie finds him and he pours out his heart, claiming that his success is worth nothing because he has never been so lonely in his life.
As Sadie comforts him, Tom tells her he loves her and kisses her. Jimmy sees the kiss from the hallway and is disgusted. Sadie pulls away, rushes out and catches up with Jimmy, who calls her a whore. Sadie swears that Tom came onto her but he is convinced she is after him for money and status. At dinner Jimmy reveals to everyone that he saw Tom and Sadie all over each other and Matthew demands to know if Tom and Sadie are sleeping together.
Sadie is emotional as she begs Matthew to believe the truth. She insists that she never loved Jimmy the way she loves Matthew, and Matthew is stunned as Sadie explains that he is the real reason why she never had Jimmy’s baby. Matthew can’t believe that they have wasted so many years and admits that he loves her. Will the pair finally decide to make a go of their relationship?
Meanwhile, Scott confronts Danny and tells him he wants what is best for Dawn so warns him not to mess her about. Afterwards, Scott begs Dawn not to let Danny stay over, claiming he needs more time to accept the situation. Dawn feels torn but has an idea that lets her and Danny spend time together
Airing Friday, 2nd December 2005 at 19:00 on ITV1
Sandra confesses all to Paddy
Pearl notices Jarvis is deep in thought and asks him if he is thinking about Freda. Hinting at having feelings for Freda, Pearl says he will regret it if he doesn’t speak to her but Jarvis ignores her. Later, at the dance, Jarvis is convinced that he has been set up when Freda walks in and so storms out. Freda goes to find him and as they talk Freda suggests a dance and Jarvis eventually agrees. Afterwards Freda asks Jarvis to go to Spain with her but he claims she is just playing games and would change her mind like she always does. Has Jarvis blown his chance of happiness with Freda?
Meanwhile, the atmosphere is frosty in the Kings’ office and Jimmy can’t help himself from making snide comments about Tom and Sadie. Matthew asks Sadie when they are going to make the announcement but she avoids the question.
Elsewhere in the village, Sandra is furious that Craig has paid off the balance of the housing development with Matthew. Later in the pub, Sandra’s guilt gets the better of her and she confesses to Paddy the truth about the Kings being behind the dead calves to get the land. How will a stunned Paddy react?
