Monday

Having been clattered over the head at the scrapyard, Vinny Dingle is bruised, scared? and in need of some TLC.

What the family doesn't realise is that one of their own was behind the attack. And if they did, Tom King would be a dead man.

But the vet's jealousy and need for control over his wife Belle is all-consuming and the fear of what his wife's brothers might do if they found out what he'd been doing to their girl isn't even a factor.

Now, Vinny needs some TLC and to Tom's horror, Belle insists on being there for him.

Tom tries to belittle Vinny when his wife Belle insists on sticking around to look after him in the wake of the attack in the scrapyard (Image credit: ITV)
Fuming about the turn of events, Tom can't help himself when he starts to belittle his wife's gentle friend.

At Home Farm, Billy's excited about re-igniting his personal training business.

But will the dad of three, who's already got a full-time job running Kim Tate's estate, manage to cope with such a busy schedule?

Overloaded mechanic Cain ropes his granddaughter Sarah into helping out at the garage.


Tuesday

So Rhona Dingle was found not guilty of Ivy's kidnap, as accused by her ex Gus, and now he's about to stand trial himself having been accused of defrauding former wife.

Knowing that he may go to prison if he's found guilty of fraudulently using his ex-wife's embryos to become a parent, the widowed dad needs Rhona's family onside for his baby daughter's sake.

With Gus' wife having died after giving birth to Ivy, the tot doesn't have a birth mum but she has Rhona, who shares her DNA.

When Rhona stood trial, she and Gus had agreed that Ivy's needs must come first. But when push came to shove, Gus went at her in the courtroom and helped paint a very damning picture of his ex-wife.

Rhona's husband Marlon and her mother, Mary, are stunned when Gus calls in on a mercy mission. Swearing that he'll involve them in Ivy's life should he get a light sentence, the pair hasn't a clue whether to trust him.

When Rhona arrives home, Marlon fills her in and as they discuss Gus' trial, the couple are grateful that they have each other to lean on.

Will Rhona keep to her word when she later assures Gus that Ivy will come first no matter what? Can she trust him to do the same?

At the garage, Cain watches on when Sarah sparks with a handsome customer. Later, his granddaughter announces she's happy to carry on working for him.

Knowing Tom isn't keen on Vinny, Belle is taken aback to find her husband Tom having a laugh with him.

Will she question Tom or will she be too scared to challenge her controlling partner?


Wednesday

So it's sentencing day for Gus ? and Rhona's nervous.

As Marlon tries to reassure his wife that everything will be OK now they have a clear plan about how to approach the matter, it's clear Rhona's mind is whirring.

When the vet takes the stand to give her side of the story of how Gus and Lucy came to conceive baby Ivy, will she take the opportunity to get revenge on all he's put her through? or will she go easy on her ex?

Manpreet has started training with Billy and has started to get a crush on the married PT. Will married Billy notice the GP has got the hots for him?

In the Woolpack, Tom decides he's going to help Vinny find a girlfriend.

But is the widow ready to date yet? And is Tom on the level or is this all a ruse to keep him away from Belle?

At Charity's place, there's a lot of talk about Sarah's new job with Cain at the garage and it's clear Mack's not entirely comfortable with the set up?


Thursday

At Home Farm, Kim and her husband Will have promised to help out with their grandkids.

But Kim's left to go solo when Will slips out after receiving a phone call.

He's then seen arriving at the hospital where he meets a woman called Rose. Who is she? And having sworn there will be no more lies in their marriage, will he tell his wife about the encounter?

In the Woolpack, Tom and his new bezzie mate Vinny are in the pub but it's awkward as hell as they've got nothing to talk about.

With having decided he's going to find widowed Vinny a girlfriend, he pounces on Gabby and calls her over to the table. Vinny is utterly mortified but his feelings about it don't seem to matter to controlling Mr King?

Tom and Vinny have an awkward boys' night out which sees Gabby dragged into the mix (Image credit: ITV)
Manpreet turns to Billy who's become her go-to sounding board. Will he have any advice on how she can revive the spark in her relationship with Charles?


Friday

Kim Tate's no fool and can sniff out a lie in an instant. But is Will ready to tell his wife the truth about what he's been up to?

Having sneaked off to the hospital yesterday, to meet his 'old friend' Rose, Will has got a secret. He and Kim have sworn there will be no more lies in the marriage but is he about to break that vow?

At Dale Head, there's an atmosphere. Having found Tom regaling Vinny and Gabb about his wild old single days, Belle's feeling really insecure about their marriage.

Will Tom make the effort to reassure his wife? or has the controlling vet got her right where he wants her?

Elsewhere, Rhona and Marlon are at odds, and Manpreet's feeling down in the dumps.