On Monday, Donna’s nervous ahead of Zak’s birthday party and Marlon can do little to reassure her. As the party goes on, Donna’s cornered by Debbie and reminded to leave Ross alone for Marlon’s sake. Later, growing suspicious of Debbie and Eli’s behaviour, Donna follows the pair outside.

Unable to hear what they’re saying, Donna heads into the barn to listen but Eli follows her. While sharing a drink with her brother-in-law, Donna recognises a feedbag as being the same as the one that was tied around Shane’s body.

When the pair return to the party, Eli makes an emotional speech about how everyone makes mistakes and should be forgiven. Marlon’s grateful to him and shares his belief that Donna wouldn’t ever do anything again to jeopardise their marriage. However, Donna heads to the police station and looks again at the crime photos of Shane. Will Donna suspect Eli of having a part in the murder?

Meanwhile, Natasha takes a our of the estate and her property with Rodney. Spending time with the villagers, Natasha begins to piece together local gossip about Shane’s murder in an effort to discover what effect it will have on Home Farm’s reputation.

After a morning of checking out the village, Natasha heads back to Home Farm to find Mark and Katie moving furniture together and is concerned by their closeness. Natasha shows a wilful side when she warns Katie not to get too familiar and suggests she starts looking for another office. Can Katie change Natasha’s mind?

Over at Paddy’s, Chas refuses to go to Zak’s party when it’s made clear that Aaron won’t be welcome. Paddy offers Chas his support and tells her she and Aaron can stay with him as long as they want to.

Unbeknown to Chas, Paddy’s delighted about having her around. Can Paddy hide his feelings for Chas much longer?

In Tuesday’s hour long episode, Donna discovers that the feed bags she found at the Dingles were discontinued a decade ago, making all the more likely that it came from there. Bob notices Donna’s distress and while he’s comforting her, Donna reveals that she believes Eli murdered Shane.

Bob’s shocked and asks if she’s sure. He’s worried about what people will think of her crusade to save Ross but Donna confronts Eli and is convinced by his guilty reaction. She takes a feedbag from the Dingles and informs DC Williams of her discovery.

The police then search the Dingles and find a feedbag. They impound the Dingle’s van for forensic examination and take Eli away for questioning. Donna can only watch in horror as Eli vows revenge.

Will Eli become the second villager do time for a crime he didn’t commit?

Elsewhere, Mark’s taken aback when Katie tells him about Natasha’s plans to evict her. As Natasha heads to the village to do some networking, Mark ventures out for the first time only to be cornered by Jimmy and Carl. The Kings propose renting Pear Tree cottage from the Wylde’s but Mark, wary of Jimmy, says no.

Back at Home Farm, Natasha questions the wisdom of his decision and Mark argues the case to retain Katie. After insisting that Katie’s not a threat, Mark talks Natasha into letting Katie use the estate office again. However, Rodney is not as lucky as he’s ‘relieved’ of his position as estate manager.

After Betty complains about the way she’s been spoken to while cleaning Home Farm, the Wyldes decide to do some damage limitation but later, enjoying dinner in the Woolpack, the Wyldes attract comments and looks from the villagers who are still coming to terms with their affluent new neighbours.

Meanwhile, Jasmine worries that Eli will spill the beans. Comforting Jasmine, Debbie moves in for a kiss and Jasmine reciprocates. Catching them in the act, Eli’s sure that they’re getting close and will end up framing him for the murder. The girls deny it but Eli reveals that Donna practically accused him of murder. The three of them are left in limbo as they wait for Donna to make her move.

On Wednesday, Eli fronts up to the police questioning and is released due to lack of evidence. He storms over to Tall Trees and tells a stunned Marlon that his wife has been visiting Ross behind his back.

Marlon’s in denial but Eli questions why else Donna would shop him if not to save her lover? Just as Eli’s on the verge of convincing his brother, Donna arrives home. She’s alarmed when Eli lunges at her but Marlon steps in, insisting that he’ll handle things.

When Donna then admits to helping prove Ross’s innocence, Marlon can’t believe she’s betrayed his family and tells her their marriage is over. Can Donna change Marlon’s mind?

Also, Natasha says that Mark only wants Pear Tree so the Kings can’t have it. Mark decides to set-up an office at Pear Tree and makes a sinister call to an unknown associate, asking for information on Jimmy.

Later, Natasha’s surprised when Mark has a change of heart about the Kings renting Pear Tree cottage, but why is Mark so suspicious of Jimmy King?

In Thursday’s episode, Jamie pitches in to help the Wyldes when Mark asks for a window cleaner to call to Pear Tree cottage. However, Mark’s annoyed when Jamie almost catches him with the information he’s gathered on Jimmy and rushes outside. In his haste to get Jamie out of the way, Mark tries to push the ladder towards him and it falls, hitting Jamie hard on the knee.

Mark’s overjoyed that Jamie’s not badly hurt and even happier to find that Jamie hadn’t noticed the file on Jimmy. Mark buys Jamie off with a cheque for a thousand pounds on condition that the incident is never spoken of again. Will Mark continue to hide his secret dealings?

Meanwhile, Eli finds a heartbroken Marlon alone at Tall Trees and discovers that his brother has no idea how to move on from Donna. After a drink, Marlon asks to be left alone but Eli worries that he might do something stupid.

Later, when Marlon decides to talk to Donna, she has hopes that he’s going to give their marriage one last chance. However, Marlon tells her that he’s no pushover and says that the true love of his life was Tricia. Marlon breaks down and tells Donna that he’s filing for divorce. Can Donna change the mind of her shattered husband?

Elsewhere, Lily takes Paul to a surprise meeting with Jonny. The pair are delighted to realise they both still love each but their reconciliation is stopped in its tracks when Jonny insists that his life is now in Australia and the reason for his visit is to convince Paul to move with him.

Paul’s torn but says he can’t leave because of Rodney’s condition. Amid much sadness, the pair realise they have to go their separate ways. Jonny tells Paul that he’ll wait for a few more days in case anything changes. Will Val’s lies lead to a missed opportunity for Jonny and Paul?

On Friday, Laurel tries to talk to Jasmine and voices her suspicions that Jasmine’s pregnant. Jasmine shouts down Laurel’s theory, causing her to become even more concerned.

Jasmine tells Laurel that Shane was evil and she would never carry his baby. Laurel delves deeper and an emotional Jasmine finally recounts how Shane was involved with the MacFarlanes. She then admits that Shane tried to rape her. Before Laurel can respond, they’re interrupted and Jasmine flees.

Laurel runs after her and urges Jasmine to tell her about the night it happened. In hysterics, Jasmine confesses to Shane’s murder. Laurel’s sickened and tells Jasmine she needs time alone to think. Will Laurel keep Jasmine’s dark secret?

Elsewhere, as Rodney fishes for information that would confirm Val’s story about Pollard’s health crisis, he becomes more bemused by Paul’s questions about his own health. Rodney tells Paul about his fight to win back the estate manager job at Home Farm and Paul is convinced that his father is in denial.

Desperate, Paul asks Nicola to loan him some of her divorce settlement money to ease Rodney’s financial troubles and tells her about the heart condition. Nicola seizes on an opportunity and tells David about it to get his sympathy and attention after she sees him flirting with Leyla. Will Nicola’s lies be enough to reclaim her man?

Meanwhile, the Kings move the business back into Pear Tree and in spite of the circumstances, they vow to make it work. Jimmy gives Scarlett the task of cold calling to get new business in an effort to bore her into wanting to go to college.

After a morning of hopelessness, Scarlett changes tack and returns to Pear Tree with a new client, having spoken to the father of a friend. Jimmy’s plan backfires spectacularly as Scarlett pushes for a promotion and Carl’s impressed with her contacts. Have Jimmy’s dreams for Scarlett’s education gone up in smoke?