Pollard (Chris Chittell) is dismayed to discover that David (Matthew Wolfenden) has feelings for Nicola (Nicola Wheeler). Ignoring his father's warning not to pursue her, David visits Nicola who informs him that she'll play the happy wife for the time being. Wondering how far Nicola is willing to go, David is stunned when he realises she'll go to any lengths for Donald's (Michael Jayston) money. Nicola goes as far as to say that she's only with David for the money and he ends their relationship. After clocking Nicola's jealousy when he flirts with Katie (Sammy Winward), David confronts her once more and both admit that they want each other not money. A kiss seals the deal but how will they conceal their affair from Donald?At the Woolpack, Paul (Mathew Bose) and Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) sense something is wrong when Val's (Charlie Hardwick) sight problems affect her work. Jonny also latches on to what's wrong and under his intense questionning Val admits her fear that she'll be diagnosed with a brain tumour if she visits a doctor. He badgers her to see an optician but Val stands firm. Paul asks him if Val's behaviour is due to anxiety about them moving away. Jonny lies that it is, but with Paul having second thoughts about the move, has Jonny inadvertently shot himself in the foot?Also, Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) gets suspicious of a text conversation between Daz (Luke Tittensor) and Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) and soon learns of their relationship. She's put out to find them kissing in the café and snipes that Daz is only interested in Scarlett's money. Daz quickly gives her a ticking off and Victoria retreats. Will the new love birds be able to enjoy their relationship without further intimidation?

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