From ITV.com
Monday, 20 July 2009, 7:00PM - 7:30PM
Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) tries to make the best of the situation when Natasha (Amanda Donohoe) and Maisie (Alice Coulthard) leave for a 2 week break. A veiled dig from Cain (Jeff Hordley) reminds Mark that his wife is leaving their marriage hanging by a thread. Cain remarks that he wouldn’t be surprised if Natasha didn’t return a thought that’s clearly praying on Mark’s mind. Returning to Home Farm, Mark’s hurt when Natasha tries to leave without saying goodbye and demands to know where he stands. Natasha admits she’s fallen out of love with him, but raises Mark’s spirits by telling him she’ll be coming home. That afternoon Mark is none the wiser as Faye (Kim Thomson) and Ryan (James Sutton) move into Tennant’s house. Ryan questions her motives for being there, but what is Faye really planning?
Meanwhile, Debbie (Charley Webb) prepares for her holiday with Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore) and warns Cain (Jeff Hordley) not to cause trouble with Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) while they’re gone. Andy is overjoyed when Debbie allows him to join her and Sarah at the park. Cain’s incredulous when he sees Andy and Sarah alone together and questions Debbie’s sanity. Debbie asks her dad to back off and he does so reluctantly. Andy tells Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) he is determined to do everything he can to ensure he’s well enough to see Sarah when she returns from her holiday. Can Andy rise above his depression?
Elsewhere, John (James Thornton) takes Adam (Adam Thomas) to begin work on the farm. As the other Barton’s settle into their new home, Moira (Natalie J Robb) splits up an argument between her daughters over the bedroom situation and reminds them that they’ll have to share once their nan comes to stay. John tells the family that he’s been summoned for a meeting with Nathan and speculates on the reason for it. Later, the Barton’s are welcomed into the pub by Diane and begin to fall under the scrutiny of their new neighbours. Will their opinion of the Emmerdale residents be a positive one?
Tuesday, 21 July 2009, 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Faye (Kim Thomson) makes her introductions to the villagers as well as a reluctant Ryan (James Sutton). Ryan seethes when she mentions she’s a friend of the Wyldes and warns his mother that the move to Emmerdale will only bring trouble. Faye explains that she hasn’t moved because of Mark, but Ryan isn’t interested and knows she’s still after him. Overhearing a discussion in the pub, Mark is horrified to find out that Faye has moved into Tennant’s house. Meanwhile, Cain (Jeff Hordley) refuses to employ Ryan (James Sutton), but his interest is piqued when he notices him with Faye (Kim Thomson). Not one to miss an opportunity, Cain wonders aloud to Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) how Natasha would react to seeing his bit on the side living in the village. After trying hard to get hold of Faye all day, Mark marches her out of the Woolpack set for an argument. Mark angrily questions what Faye is doing in the village and she states that it’s the perfect opportunity for Mark to bond with his son. Mark protests, but is horrified at the depth of her vitriol as she asserts he ruined her life so what’s to stop her doing the same to him. Can Mark contain Faye’s next move?
Thinking Butler’s farm is empty Zak (Steve Halliwell), Sam (James Hooton) and Shadrach (Andy Devine) steal a herd of sheep. Shadrach draws the short straw but fails to master the art of butchery. As the animal makes a break for freedom Lisa (Jane Cox) is greeted with the sight of the source of their dinner and demands an explanation. Seeing through their excuse that they were wandering the dales alone, Lisa insists they’re returned to their owners. Shadrach alters the identification tags as a way of disguising them from their owners but Lisa is unsure it will work. They get a shearer round to fleece the sheep and then arrange for them to be sold to a local farmer. However, Shadrach (Andy Devine) bodges up the deal and the Dingles fail to sell the sheep and then make very little profit from the sheepskins. After a conversation with Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) Lisa (Jane Cox) is astounded to discover Zak has stolen the sheep from Butler’s farm. Zak tries to assuage her and says that if the Barton’s have lost livestock, they will probably be in the market for replacements. Zak forms a plan to make some money, but will the Barton’s fall for his scheme?
Also, the sight of Nathan (Lyndon Ogbourne) impresses both Holly (Sophie Powles) and Hannah (Grace Cassidy) when he arrives to meet with John (James Thornton). However, he’s trumped when John informs him he can’t supply the Home Farm shop due to existing commitments with major retailers. News of the sheep theft snaps John into action and he takes Adam (Adam Thomas) to investigate. The Barton’s take Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) up on the offer of helping him look for their missing sheep. John later offers Andy a few hours work on the farm which Andy agrees to think about. Is John making a wise move involving Andy in the farm?
Wednesday, 22 July 2009, 7:00PM - 7:30PM
Zak (Steve Halliwell) and John (James Thornton) come to an agreement over the sheep, but John is wise to their scheming when he notices they’ve been sheared and the ID tags have been tampered with. However, Aaron (Danny Miller) thinks the Barton’s have got one over on the Dingle’s when John takes a piglet in compensation. Later that day Aaron notices Rodney’s (Patrick Mower) new van rolling towards the Home Farm shop, after Rodney forgets to put the hand brake on. Panic sets in when Aaron can’t stop the van and despite John’s help there’s nothing they can do. John warns Aaron to jump but the van ends up crashing into the Home Farm shop with Leyla (Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi), Ryan (James Sutton) and Doug (Duncan Preston) still inside. Has tragedy struck the village?
Also, Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) receives a phone call from Natasha but his attention is distracted by Faye’s (Kim Thomson) continuing presence. Cain (Jeff Hordley) asks Faye how she’s settling in and tries to glean an idea of her current feelings for Mark. She tells him to back off. Later, Ryan (James Sutton) offers to help Doug (Duncan Preston) with some DIY at the farm shop, unbeknownst to Mark.
Meanwhile, Rodney is excited ahead of the arrival of his company car. He’s mortified later that day when he discovers the car is in fact a delivery van. Rodney is glad of Diane’s (Elizabeth Estensen) support when Pollard (Chris Chittell) and Val (Charlie Hardwick) clap eyes on his new set of wheels, falling about with laughter.
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 7:00PM - 7:30PM
Doug (Duncan Preston) and Leyla (Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi) panic in the destroyed shop as they realise Ryan (James Sutton) isn’t moving. Outside the shop Faye (Kim Thomson) frantically tries to discover if Ryan’s okay and has to be held back by Cain (Jeff Hordley). A rescue effort is coordinated and Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) is aghast to hear that his secret son is in danger. Diving through the back of the van, Mark discovers that Ryan is struggling to breathe and orders Cain and John (James Thornton) to get a tractor to move the debris. As the structural integrity of the building begins to fail Mark musters all of his strength to hold the heavy beam off his son. Cain gets behind the wheel of the van while John drives his tractor. Between them they clear the van, allowing the rescue party to file in. Ryan, Leyla and Doug are rescued and when Nathan (Lyndon Ogbourne) belatedly arrives he questions his father’s act of heroism. Mark lies that he wasn’t thinking but Faye knows differently. Doug and Leyla are taken to the hospital but are fine. Ryan’s injuries are slightly more severe but he’s also going to be alright. When they return from hospital Mark checks that Ryan is feeling ok. Faye quietly suggests that real heroism would be to tell their son the truth. Will Mark defy Natasha and come clean to his son?
Friday, 24 July 2009, 7:00PM - 7:30PM
Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) is rattled to witness Nathan (Lyndon Ogbourne) inviting Ryan (James Sutton) for a drink in the pub. Back at Home Farm Mark bumps into Sam (James Hooton) who is picking flowers ahead of the anniversary of Alice’s death. They talk and Sam explains the depth of love he feels for Samson and how you feel a different level of emotion for your first born. His words inadvertently strike a chord with Mark who is thinking about Ryan. Later, Mark watches the boys having their drink and Faye (Kim Thomson) snipes that Mark will always feel something for their son. Faye is unnerved when Mark is waiting at her home for her and he demands she leave the village. Faye regains her composure when Cain arrives to check everything is OK. Mark leaves but Faye makes it clear to Cain she doesn’t need his help. Will she change her mind if Mark bothers her again?
Elsewhere, John’s (James Thornton) reputation in the village is growing after his heroic role in the rescue attempt. Moira (Natalie J Robb) and Holly (Sophie Powles) are having some lunch in the Woolpack when the latter notices Aaron (Danny Miller) with the other Dingles. She follows him outside and compliments him on his actions with the van yesterday. Aaron’s chuffed with the attention. Back in the pub Zak (Steve Halliwell) invites John to drink with them to thank him for sticking up for Aaron. John refuses on the grounds that the Dingles stole from him and Zak coolly regards a new potential rival. Are the Dingle/Barton squabbles just beginning?
Meanwhile, when he’s sent home by Mark Rodney (Patrick Mower) fears he could lose his job. He talks to Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) again and it’s clear that his problems are weighing heavy on his mind. When Val (Charlie Hardwick) and Pollard (Chris Chittell) enter the discussion they succeed in making Rodney feel even worse. Diane reassures Rodney by telling him they’ll always be a place for him at the Woolpack and Val is aghast. She breathes a sigh of relief later when Rodney receives assurances from Nathan that his job is safe. Can Rodney forget about the accident and move on with his life?
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