Zak's (Steve Halliwell) anger about the fight's outcome grows and a guilty Sam (James Hooton) asks Debbie (Charley Webb) to loan him the lost money. When the Dingles are together in the Woolpack, Zak is furious with Sam's actions and vows not to take Debbie's cash. However, when Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) arrives home from her new school having been pummelled by bullies Zak has no option but to deal with his granddaughter. With his finances supplemented to sustain Belle's public education, are Zak's problems over?Meanwhile, Viv (Deena Payne) and Bob (Tony Audenshaw) return from the U.S. to reveal that Viv has qualified as a child rearing expert.The new Dr Vivienne Hope proceeds to unveil her plan of action to revolutionise childcare, with her final goal to reclaim her column in the Hotten Courier. Will Viv's new creed be just what the doctor ordered?Elsewhere, Pollard (Chris Chittell) confronts David (Matthew Wolfenden) when Betty (Paula Tilbrook) complains about her late wages. Upon discovering David's financial failings, Pollard withdraws his investment , leaving his son with no alternative but to sell to the De Souza empire. What will happen when Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) makes her inevitable return to the village?

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