Coming up in the Village: Shock returns, interesting incentives, family fall outs and more. Get a taste of next week in pictures.
Chas is gutted to learn DS Wise is backing down from their plan having listened to Pierce’s warnings. Chas quizzes Pierce and from his reaction concludes it was Paddy who told Pierce about the plan.Gabby offers to help a struggling Laurel by looking after Dotty. But she’s soon left looking after Ashley when unknown to Laurel, Ashley’s carer Will calls in sick. Laurel’s worried to learn what’s happened and no one’s at home. Soon Pollard comes across Ashley and returns him but Laurel panics as he doesn’t have Dotty with him.Desperate Debbie is on the run with her two kids and escaping pursuers. At a service station she needs petrol but on spotting police is forced to drive on. Debbie returns to the village but she’s in hot water and needs help. Will Cain help her get out of this scrape?
Charley Webb gives you the inside scoop on Debbie's explosive return:
Doug is concerned about Ashley believing it’s time to look for a care home for him. Laurel explains she’s too tired to even think about it and Doug offers for him and Diane to swap with her. Laurel feels conflicted but accepts, grateful for the help.Ronnie gives Zak advice about Lisa explaining she just needs time. Pierce is aggravated when Rhona pulls away from his advances. Later, during a jovial game of truth or dare Pierce is hurt when Rhona admits her fantasy one-night stand is Cain. Once home, Pierce makes Rhona feel guilty and after a misguided approach Rhona’s left unsettled and he feels hurt.Cain tells Ross to stay away from Debbie and gives him an incentive by threatening him and giving him money.Lisa hugs Zak reassuringly. Later Zak is shocked when Lisa rejects his advances for another hug......Sam calls him selfish and suggests Zak should get a divorce from Joanie. Debbie opens up to Ross and she asks if he loves Rebecca but he says he still loves her. Will Debbie agree to rekindle things?
