Dr Marshall (Howard Gay) continues to explain his findings about Daniel, letting slip that Hilary (Paula Wilcox) made first contact. The revelation infuriates Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy), forcing Ashley (John Middleton) to question Hilary’s state of mind. Dr Marshall stands by the facts so Laurel launches into a furious tirade at her mother, urging her to seek help. The mood worsens later on as Hilary refuses to stay her tongue and Laurel slaps her across the face. Still unabashed, Hilary wonders how Greg (Shaun Prendergast) and Mel (Caroline Strong) will cope with their loss. Is Arthur the true son of Laurel and Ashley? Elsewhere, Pollard (Chris Chittell) sets up a surveillance camera to snare David (Matthew Wolfenden). David returns to the barn and, sensing an intruder, grabs a mop. When Pollard tries to escape he cops a mop to the head courtesy of his son. Back at home, David questions why his dad had broken into the barn and Pollard angrily accuses him of extortion. David desperately tries to prove Pollard wrong, to the extent of offering financial help to his father. Pollard is guilty and refuses to take his son’s money, using his own to pacify the blackmailer. Realising how passionate his father is about protecting his relationship, David desperately tries to reassure him that the blackmailer will now be satisfied. But does he really believe this and how long before the true blackmailer reveals their identity?Also, Miles (Ayden Callaghan) comes clean to Jasmine (Jenna-Louise Coleman) about his and Debbie’s (Charley Webb) plan. Confessing that he wanted to make her jealous, Jasmine reluctantly admits she was. Finally admitting their shared attraction, the pair share a lingering kiss. Is it time for their romance to blossom?

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