After Donna (Verity Rushworth) hints at getting Eli (Joseph Gilgun) out, Marlon (Mark Charnock) reluctantly agrees to rob the Woolpack with his brother. However, as Eli bangs on the door of the pub, Marlon breaks down as memories of his shooting consume him. Eli is furious and warns his brother that he'll tell Donna everything. Meanwhile, Donna talks with Jamie (Alex Carter) who encourages her to tell Marlon her suspicions. She is incredulous when Marlon admits to her that he was a willing participant in the scheme. What does this mean for Donna's marriage and career?Also, Laurel's (Charlotte Bellamy) attempts to induce labour are stalled by news of a theft at the church. With Ashley (John MIddleton) busy assessing the damage, he fails to pander to his wife's desires. When Ashley calls a parish meeting, Laurel unceremoniously interrupts it, declaring that a trip to the bedroom is the only way to summon their newborn. Ashley refuses, but how long can he keep Laurel waiting?

Elsewhere, Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) hits upon an idea when she clocks Val (Charlie Hardwick) searching for an old present given to her by Pollard (Chris Chittell).

She drops a hint of Val's search to Pollard who is intrigued, but her attempt to get the warring exes back together is thwarted when Val reveals she wants to pawn his gift.

Pollard rails at Diane in front of the Woolpack customers and she is left to face the wrath of an unimpressed Billy.

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