On Monday, Sally continues to play the woeful housewife, but after over-hearing her spearheading a heated conversation with Vincent on the phone, Laurel’s left sceptical of the truth behind their separation.

Suspicion aroused, Laurel airs her concerns to Ashley about Sally’s inconsistency and after failing to get any reaction other than sorrow for his ex, a frustrated Laurel takes it upon herself to address the matter with a coy Sally. Later, Ashley returns home to be confronted with an announcement from Sally that she’ll be out of their hair by the end of the week. She’s pleased when it causes tension between him and Laurel. Is Sally really up to no good?

Elsewhere, with her bravado back in full swing, Chas asks Diane if she has any hours for her at the Woolpack. Unable to help her out, Diane suggests she talk to Jai, so turning on the charm, Chas broaches the subject with Jai. Will she secure herself a job at the factory?

Also, Gennie leaves Faye curious after talking about Katie’s chequered past and Holly continues to toy with Aaron who’s still in constant pursuit of her.

On Tuesday, keen to keep the pressure on Sally to move out, Laurel takes the day off work to help her house hunt, much to Sally’s displeasure. Returning to Mulberry, Laurel’s visibly frustrated at Sally’s lack of enthusiasm, and when a distressed Sally receives a phone call from Vincent, Ashley insists that she stay as long as she needs.

Later, Vincent arrives, wanting to confide in Ashley after discovering Sally’s not staying at her mothers as he believed. Concerned for Sally’s safety, Ashley hears Vincent out, but doesn’t believe Vincent’s tales of woe. In a bid to get Vincent out of the village, Ashley assures him that he’ll be in touch should he find out where Sally is. Ashley returns to the house and Laurel’s furious to find that he’s lied to Vincent about Sally’s whereabouts. Will Sally’s presence continue to drive Laurel and Ashley apart?

Elsewhere, Chas heads off for her first day of work at the factory and is greeted with a hostile reception from Gennie. Will Chas be driven out of the job by Gennie’s animosity?

Also, Faye makes an effort to get to know Katie better. And Jai goes over Nikhil’s head by offering the haulage contract to the Kings.

On Wednesday, Sally notices the tension between Ashley and Laurel, who’s still furious that Ashley lied for Sally. Attempting to appease the situation with Laurel, Sally asks if they can talk. Laurel suggests that Sally needs to speak to Vincent if she ever hopes to move on and feels reassured when Sally agrees.

However, when Ashley arrives, Sally starts crying and tells him that Laurel’s furious with her for not going back to Vincent and has pressured her to call. Ashley’s left defending Sally’s decision not to call Vincent and furious Laurel calls Vincent herself and arranges to meet him. Will Laurel go through with her arrangement to meet Vincent?

Elsewhere, a narked Jai gives himself the day off after Nikhil undermines him in front of the factory staff. Complaining to Faye about his brother’s attitude, Nikhil’s left seething when Jimmy arrives to hand over the signed contract that Jai had given him earlier. Later, when Jai returns to the office, a furious Nikhil confronts his actions. Having heard enough of Nikhil’s lecture, Jai is pushed to reveal that he’s actually the owner of the company having bought their father out. Nikhil’s left stunned; will he ever forgive his brother?

Also, Faye tells Ryan to invite Katie round for dinner to get to know her better

On Thursday at 7pm, Vincent arrives in the village early for his meeting with Laurel, and waits for her at the pub. However, when Nicola spots him and quips that Sally’s taking advantage of the Thomases good will by staying at Mulberry Cottage. Furious that Ashley lied to him, Vincent storms over to Mulberry.

As Douglas does his best to try and shepherd Vincent out, Sally returns. As an argument breaks out between the estranged couple, Doug goes to find Ashley who arrives back to find Vincent being very aggressive towards a vulnerable Sally. Laurel spots the commotion and races in behind her husband to witness an irate Vincent bearing down on his wife. Outnumbered and incensed, Vincent squares up to Ashley, leaving Laurel feeling terrible for doubting Sally. Was Sally telling the truth about Vincent?

Meanwhile, the impending dinner with her son’s new beau has Faye on edge, so she goes to the Woolpack for a quick drink to settle her nerves. The conversation at the bar is quick to turn to Katie and Ryan’s blossoming romance, and Bob reveals a few of Katie’s skeletons to a concerned Faye.

Later, after Katie receives a barrage of pointed questions from Faye over dinner, Katie soon becomes wise to her motives. Fed up of her prying, Katie angrily reels off details of her chequered past before making her excuses and leaving. Furious with his mother, Ryan follows in quick pursuit, leaving Faye clearly uncomfortable. Will Katie’s past spoil her future with Ryan?

Elsewhere in the village, Natasha is livid with Mark for showing a vested interest in Katie’s meal with Ryan and Faye, biting that his focus should remain on his family closer to home. Taking Natasha’s comments on board, Mark tracks down Nathan in the Woolpack, and, offering him an olive branch, Mark tells Nathan that he’s booked them a game of golf and that he’d like him to come to a family dinner later on that evening. Will Nathan accept his father’s attempts of reconciliation?

Also, Aaron helps out at Butler’s Farm, hoping for a chance to see Holly.

At 8pm, Vincent lunges towards Ashley, sending him off balance. Regaining his composure, Ashley makes his own rush towards Vincent, aiming to propel him out of the door. Confused by Sally’s self-pity, Vincent refuses to leave without her and thumps Ashley on the nose. Playing the martyr, Sally claims that this is what she’s had to put up with for years.

Dejected and bemused at his wife’s comments, a beaten Vincent walks away, leaving Ashley consoling a weeping Sally on the doorstep. Feeling guilt-ridden, Laurel confesses all to a furious Ashley in private, before admitting her actions to Doug and Sally. The atmosphere’s tense in the house as Sally appears on the stairs with her suitcase. Will Laurel apologise for her misjudgement and ask Sally to stay?

Meanwhile, as Katie’s attempting to justify her past to Ryan, Mark approaches them both, curious as to why they aren’t enjoying their dinner with Faye. Ryan explains that things didn’t quite go according to plan, and on impulse, Mark heads over to Tenants Cottage.

Mark questions a perplexed Faye on the evening’s antics and invites himself in for a drink. Sensing there’s more to the visit than meets the eye, Faye uses the opportunity to get close and starts to talk about their early days together. Deep in conversation, Faye holds Mark’s gaze and for a moment, he takes her hand before pulling away. Faye continues to reel Mark in by telling him all about her and Ryan’s life together in his absence before he leaves. Is Mark starting to fall for Faye?

Elsewhere, Pollard accepts a lead for a new cleaning contract from Nathan on behalf of a reluctant David. However, Pollard warns David to remain suspicious of his motives for helping, whilst an oblivious Leyla is clearly impressed with Nathan’s good deed and expresses her gratitude.

On Friday, dressed to the nines, Faye’s glad to have the excuse of paying Katie a visit at Home Farm to apologise for her behaviour. Faye’s pleased to see that her presence has clearly rattled both Nathan and Natasha. Livid at Faye’s impromptu visit, Natasha later tells Mark that she was blatantly hoping to bump into him.

Later Mark’s thrown when he arrives to confront Faye and she answers the door looking stunning. Teasing that he can’t stay away, they both go inside and a pacing Mark lets his façade slip, ranting that Faye’s been using Cain to make him jealous. Coolly registering his torment, a moment passes between them before Faye shows Mark the door, leaving him desperately fighting his feelings and her struggling to keep a check on her own emotions. Will Mark continue to play such a dangerous game?

Elsewhere, the Bishop pays Ashley a visit to question his interference in Vincent and Sally’s marriage. He insists that he’s not the person to be meddling in their relationship. Sally appears and is instructed by the Bishop to seek help by professionals. Under duress, she agrees and Ashley’s left infuriated that Sally’s being forced to return to an unhappy marriage.

At the farm shop, David grudgingly agrees when Leyla praises Nathan for securing him a lucrative cleaning contract. Moments later, Nathan interrupts them and David reluctantly thanks him for his efforts. Pleased to have the upper hand, Nathan offers to buy David a drink to celebrate, but he awkwardly insists he’s too busy to accept.

Nikhil’s furious at Jai’s underhand buy-out of their fathers business and hands in his notice. Also, Holly finally agrees to go for a drink with Aaron.