On Monday, Nathan orders Belle to stop hanging around Will and lies that his brother hates her. Belle’s in pieces and so Lisa decides to have a showdown with the Wyldes. After going in all guns blazing, Lisa’s unnerved by how calmly Natasha deals with her complaint. As Nathan also weighs in with a reasoned argument to explain his actions, Lisa loses face and has to back down. While the rest of the family delight in a Wylde victory, Mark can’t help but voice his opinion that they’re living in a ‘goldfish bowl’.

Will’s gutted when Natasha decides to ban him from going to the sleepover to stop him seeing Belle. Later, when Natasha and Mark settle down for a camping experience of their own, a mystery figure watches them from the shadows. Who has their eye on the Wyldes and why?

Meanwhile, Aaron arranges another liaison with Victoria and is confident he’ll have his ‘wicked way’ with her when they meet in Tug Ghyll after Aaron stole the key to Debbie’s house. In spite of himself, Aaron’s nervous. They begin kissing on the settee and Aaron quickly becomes frustrated when his attempt to take things further keeps being avoided by Victoria. He finally blurts out a suggestion that they take things into the bedroom. When Victoria then realises he’s a virgin, Aaron feels like an idiot and trashes the house. Aaron later phones Victoria and angrily warns her not to tell anyone or he’ll harm her family. Will Victoria heed his threatening words?

On Tuesday, Mark and Natasha prepare for another day unaware that the stranger still lurks, watching them. As the family gets together for breakfast, Maisie drops the bombshell that Will hasn’t slept in his bed. When he’s not found at the sleepover, it dawns on Natasha that Will’s missing. While Mark’s out looking for his son he spots Faye screeching away from Home Farm and panics that she may have abducted Will.

The Wyldes call the police but when Henshall arrives to question the family, it’s clear that Mark’s hiding the full extent of his knowledge. Natasha breaks down and agrees with Mark that they should never have moved to Emmerdale, however she’s stunned when Mark himself breaks down and apologises for what he’s done.

Later they’re all relieved when Jimmy finds Will in the grounds. While the family celebrate, Mark’s fully aware his worst nightmare could be about to come true. What skeletons is Mark trying to keep firmly in his closet?

At Butlers, Victoria grows irritated by Scarlett and Daz’s closeness, remembering her own bad experience with Aaron. Daz is concerned when he sees Victoria’s been crying and confronts Aaron. Aaron tells Daz that he and Victoria had sex last night so a furious Daz hits him but they’re separated by Chas who promises to keep Aaron out of trouble while Daz lies to Andy that his bruises were as a result of a mugging.

Later, Daz tells Victoria what Aaron said and is relieved to hear that he was lying but Daz is then speechless when she admits that he’s the only person she loves enough to sleep with. Can Daz cope with Victoria’s feelings for him?

Also, Sandy gives Jimmy something to think about when he lies that Nicola’s lovesick so Jimmy watches her in the Woolpack and makes himself believe that Nicola’s missing him. When Laurel tells Nicola that they’re both obviously burying their feelings, Nicola proves a point by insulting Jimmy in front of the regulars. However, when Jimmy agrees to organise a search party to look for Will, they’re thrust together once more.

After an afternoon of trading insults, it’s clear that although they’re both trying to pretend they don’t care about each other, they do but Jimmy decides to air their dirty laundry and accuses Nicola of fancying him. He’s then embarrassed when Nicola tells him she’s actually seeing a rich businessman. Can Nicola find a man to make her lie a reality?

On Wednesday, Mark outlines plans to beef up the security at Home Farm in the light of Will’s disappearance and Faye’s arrival.

Natasha’s unaware of his motives and believes he’s overreacting, but Mark’s adamant he’ll protect his family at all costs. The Wylde’s are concerned by Mark’s irrational behaviour as he openly doubts they made the right decision by moving to Emmerdale.

When Mark goes out, the other members of the family speculate as to the reason for his outburst and Maisie concludes that he’s feeling ‘suffocated’ by being retired. Will’s worried and goes to talk to his dad and they agree that although they might not be cut out for country life, they should try harder to fit in. Natasha’s pleased to see them bonding and promises Mark that things will get easier. But can Mark get Faye’s sudden appearance out of his mind?

Meanwhile, Jimmy continues to deny his feelings for Nicola and tells Lexi that he doesn’t care about Nicola’s ‘new man’. Determined to make Jimmy jealous, Nicola decides to attend a networking dinner on Natasha’s behalf and hopes to bag a rich man. Katie invites herself along for the evening to make sure that Nicola doesn’t embarrass Home Farm and affect their business. Will Katie spoil Nicola’s big night out?

Elsewhere, Diane picks up on the tension at Butlers and is keen to delve more deeply when Andy suggests a family meal that night. Victoria’s pleased to have an opportunity to spend time in Daz’s company but when Daz avoids her, Victoria apologises to him for what she said but states that she knows he fancies her.

After an awkward meal, Diane suggests that Victoria stay at the Woolpack, believing her to be ill. Have Victoria’s words caused Daz more confusion?

In Thursday’s show, Nicola tries to upstage Katie by suggesting she dress down for the business event. However, Katie’s wise to her games and the two of them meet in the Woolpack, both dressed in stunning outfits. Jimmy’s consumed by jealousy but manages to hide it from Nicola but when the girls head off to the event, Sandy and Doug tell Jimmy that Nicola invented this ‘new man’.

Realising it might be his last chance to make something happen with Nicola, Jimmy chases after her and arrives just in the nick of time to rescue Nicola from a sleazy businessman at the networking event.

He carries her out in the style of An Officer and a Gentleman and lll is going well until his truck breaks down and Nicola ditches him. Are Nicola and Jimmy doomed to suffer an ‘almost’ relationship?

Also, Mark gathers his family together and states that Emmerdale is where they’re going to stay. The first order of business is to get Will settled at school so Mark sees the head teacher and afterwards he speaks to Natasha about Will making more friends.

To this end, Natasha invites Belle round to play with Will after he’s worried that the boys at school still aren’t interested in being friends with him.

Lisa and Belle accept a grudging apology from Natasha and the lady of the manor arranges a sleepover for the following day. Can Natasha put her class concerns behind her for Will’s sake?

On Friday, various members of the Thomas and King families tell Nicola and Jimmy that, in spite of their continuing problems, they’re obviously meant to be together but both deny that’s true. Sandy and Doug, pretending to be Jimmy, write a love letter to Nicola and they’re delighted when she dolls herself up and goes to see Jimmy.

Falling into his arms, Nicola catches a clueless Jimmy by surprise but he doesn’t object as she leads him towards the bedroom.

Laurel feels awkward about it when she hears that Doug and Sandy deceived Nicola, but concedes that a reconciliation serves everybody’s best interests. Back at Mill Cottage, Nicola quotes the letter and tells Jimmy that she accepts his offer to move in with him. How will Jimmy tell Carl and Lexi about their new lodger?

Meanwhile, Edna notices damp in her house that’s coming in from Tug Ghyll so she informs the Dingles that there’s a problem at Debbie’s. Closer inspection reveals that the place has been trashed and flooded; Zak and Lisa are appalled, neither knowing that Aaron’s temper tantrum caused the destruction. Zak blames Andy and has to tell Lisa that they had words.

Feeling guilty, Zak orders the entire Dingle family to overhaul the house before Debbie gets out of prison. Marlon arrives to reveal that Eli’s gone for the time being because he doesn’t want to be around when Debbie comes out. Later, Zak fronts up to Andy and tries to punch him but then worries that his behaviour may undermine Debbie’s fight for Sarah. Can Zak control his temper for Debbie’s sake?

Elsewhere, Mark and Natasha are hopeful that Will can make new friends at the tea party. Lisa arrives first with Belle who’s excited by the prospect of an afternoon of food, football and computer games. The Wyldes notice that Will’s still being sidelined by some of the boys, but before Mark can step in, Belle challenges the lads to play Will at a computer game. When Will soundly beats the boys, Belle’s pleased to have helped him win some much needed respect.