Originally Posted by
alan45
14th Feb
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 that she has left it until now, Doug says that if Charlie wasn't a conman she'd be in France with him now, and Diane knows she can't deny it. Although they part on good terms, Diane is devastated to have lost her last chance with Doug.
Meanwhile, when Andy hears that Katie and Henshall are having dinner at the B&B, he asks Alicia out for a meal there as friends. Katie can't relax with Andy there and an angry Henshall goes over to confront him. Henshall then brings the restaurant to a standstill and shocks Katie when he loses his temper and bangs his head against Andy's table, warning him to leave now and enjoy his freedom while he has it.
Elsewhere, Faye tells Jai that Cain slept with someone else and when he asserts that he'll always choose Charity over her if she makes him choose, she warns him that she will use that against him in a tribunal if he ever tries to sack her. Later, Faye returns home to find Cain waiting for her - she leads him upstairs...
15th Feb
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.
However, stopping at Henshall's home en-route, Katie is disturbed to discover some press clippings detailing how Henshall's first wife died in an arson attack. Katie is unaware as Henshall walks in behind her and sees she's found the articles…
Meanwhile, tired of Marlon's fussing, Rhona and Paddy set up a 'chance' meeting in the pub with Stephanie - hoping to match-make. Marlon is unaware of their scheming and it's not until Rhona fakes sickness and makes a swift exit with Paddy that the penny drops. Marlon is left unimpressed by their effort to play cupid.
Elsewhere, Nicola is miffed that Jimmy doesn't seem to have any time for her, and Val fails in an attempt to cheer up Diane.
16th Feb
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. She then notices her bracelet that was taken during the robbery, and as Henshall locks the door, his reaction proves that Katie's worst suspicions are true.
At the same time, Prior has discovered from the CCTV footage that it was Henshall buying the mobile phone. She calls for patrols to track down Henshall fast. Witnessing the police leave Victoria Cottage, Andy puts two and two together and asks Gennie to tell him where Henshall lives. As Katie tries to get away, she is horrified when Henshall makes it clear that he won't let her leave…
Meanwhile, Charity tells Debbie that she needs to move back in - so she will have to tell Cain to pack his bags. Overhearing, Cain tells Charity that he is going nowhere.
Elsewhere, Diane tells Val that she is thinking of selling the pub so she can pay Doug's money back; Rodney and Pearl are worried to discover an upset and drunken Brenda staring at the ruins of the post office; and Nicola tries her best to keep Jimmy interested in her.
[B]17th Feb 7-00
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. She then notices her bracelet that was taken during the robbery, and as Henshall locks the door, his reaction proves that Katie's worst suspicions are true.
At the same time, Prior has discovered from the CCTV footage that it was Henshall buying the mobile phone. She calls for patrols to track down Henshall fast. Witnessing the police leave Victoria Cottage, Andy puts two and two together and asks Gennie to tell him where Henshall lives. As Katie tries to get away, she is horrified when Henshall makes it clear that he won't let her leave…
Meanwhile, Charity tells Debbie that she needs to move back in - so she will have to tell Cain to pack his bags. Overhearing, Cain tells Charity that he is going nowhere.
Elsewhere, Diane tells Val that she is thinking of selling the pub so she can pay Doug's money back; Rodney and Pearl are worried to discover an upset and drunken Brenda staring at the ruins of the post office; and Nicola tries her best to keep Jimmy interested in her.
8-00pm
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.
18th Feb
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.
Later, Nicola asks Carl if he's heard from Jimmy. Knowing that the couple had a row before Jimmy left, Carl plays Jimmy's absence down, but Nicola can't stop fretting.
Back in Peterborough, Jimmy's anger and resentment toward Kelly manifests itself in a blazing row. In a rage, Kelly starts hitting out at Jimmy and knocks him out with a torch. Jimmy doesn't move and Kelly freaks out and runs away…
Meanwhile, Debbie sees that Lisa is putting on a brave face as her family help her celebrate her birthday. As they arrive at The Woolpack, Lisa is on edge to see Derek is there. Her skin crawls as he gives her a card, and when he tries to convince her to head to another pub, everyone is surprised to see Lisa snap at him and leave.
Debbie is concerned and goes after Lisa. Although Lisa urges Debbie to leave it because she's fine, Debbie fears she is not coping.
Elsewhere, the villagers reel in the aftermath of the drama at Henshall's house.