Emmerdale : Season 43

Dom waits by Gemma's bedside, hoping she'll wake up soon. Belle waits at home for news and begins to receive text messages from her schoolmates asking about Gemma, she struggles with her guilt. Harriet is also feeling guilty as she admits to Ashley that she told Dom not to check up on Gemma the night she was missing. Moira learns that Pete used to look after the accounts for his dad's farm.

Belle is full of guilt and can't face Dom. She feels anxious as she waits for the police. On being quizzed about Gemma's last moments, Belle desperately tries to hold off her emotions, but it's clear to Lisa that her daughter is not telling the full truth. Zak thinks Lisa is reading too much into it, but Lisa knows there's more to the story. Meanwhile, Dom beats himself up over Gemma's death, aware that he was with Harriet.

Lisa is reeling from what Belle has just told her. When Zak returns from seeing Dom, Lisa doesn't inform him of the full extent of the situation, but they both agree that telling Dom about the girls' argument won't help him. Belle tells her mother she wants to come clean with the police, but Lisa is desperate for her to keep quiet. Lisa is also worried to realise that Sean could be a problem, as he knows Belle and Gemma argued. The police question Sean and Lisa worries about what he will say.

Belle struggles with her best friend's death after seeing Gemma's tribute page on a social network site. Lisa tries to help distract her, desperately hoping that her daughter can find a way to cope. Later, when Dom visits the Dingles' to return a casserole dish, Belle answers the door.

Eric can't deny that he finds Val having HIV hard to accept, and Val is wounded when he refuses to show her any physical attention. Later, a hurt Val lays into Diane, but is struck when Diane tells her that Eric still loves her - he just needs time. Meanwhile, Belle is thrown when a determined Lisa tells her that they're going away, despite Belle being adamant that she doesn't want to miss Gemma's funeral.

With Eric and Val walking on eggshells around each other, Eric confides in Diane. As he opens up to her, he finds strength and soon becomes resolute that he won't let Val's HIV status ruin their marriage. With a new sense of purpose, Eric sets about wooing Val. Val is wary when he suggests they go upstairs, not wanting to rush him. Eric assures her that he is ready.

Ross is intent on impressing Debbie, but is later cross to note the obvious sexual tension between Debbie and Pete. Ross confronts Pete and is surprised to learn that Pete is Debbie's Barton boy of choice. Seething, Ross finds himself taking his anger out at the garage on Ashley's car, leaving Debbie fuming.

It's the day of Gemma's funeral and Belle prepares to speak. With all eyes on her, she begins to read the lyrics of Gemma's favourite song. Once finished, and overcome with guilt, Belle leaves the church. A worried Lisa goes after her, but Belle is nowhere to be found. Later, Chas finds letters addressed to Lisa, Dom and Sean and seems instantly alarmed.

Zak becomes increasingly confused and suspicious of Lisa's behaviour as she monitors Belle's every move. Lisa and Cain lie about where they went yesterday after the funeral. Later, Chas discovers Belle in her pub back room, where she makes every effort to convince Belle not to confess to what she has done.

Lisa feels guilty about keeping Zak in the dark, especially as he is aware that she is hiding something from him. At the same time, Sean finds Belle drinking at Gemma's shrine and is concerned by her behaviour. Later, Zak urges Cain to tell him what is really going on, but Cain is distracted when he clocks Belle and Sean in the distance.

David is stunned to learn that Alicia already knew about Priya's eating disorder. Jai braces himself to tell Georgia and Rishi the truth about their daughter.

A tired and dishevelled David is frustrated when he tries to talk to Priya's doctor. David approaches Priya when she is en route to the psychotherapist. He admits to seeing her doctor and profusely apologises for all that he has done and the damage he has caused.

Marlon's 40th birthday celebrations are in full swing. Paddy arranges for him and Marlon to go quad biking, but when April is almost run over, Marlon rescues the young girl, oblivious to who she is. Marlon is startled when Donna arrives and the young girl runs over to her.

Much to Marlon's relief, Donna assures him that she does not want him back. Charity fumes at Jai for getting hold of the contract, but Megan has got a final blow to strike her with. Declan warns Megan. Alicia is shocked when David arrives back after being dismissed by the Sharmas.

A hungover Marlon remains adamant that he wants nothing to do with Donna or his daughter April, despite Laurel's efforts to change his mind. Laurel, Paddy and Rhona go with Donna to persuade him to be part of his daughter's life, angering Marlon further.

As Donna prepares to leave the village, Laurel makes one last attempt to persuade Marlon to be part of his daughter's life. At the same time, Rhona is adamant that Leo should know his sister and takes him to meet April, but Marlon is less than impressed to see them together.

The Barton boys are still at each other's throats after Ross's meddling, which continues when Ross goes to see Debbie to give her cash from the dodgy cars. Later, Moira tells James about Pete's relationship and decides to take matters into her own hands by suggesting to Debbie that she should give Pete another chance. Meanwhile, Rhona is still angry that Marlon won't allow Leo to see his sister.

Lisa's anxiety over Belle continues. When her request for time off work is denied, Lisa hastily quits her job, much to Zak's shock. At the same time, Belle almost confesses to Dom about the night Gemma died, but quickly backtracks.

Zak visits Dom and expresses his concerns over Belle. Dom suggests that the three of them could go and scatter Gemma's ashes together. Belle attempts to hide her dread. Lisa decides that she needs to take her daughter away, scared that Belle may be on the verge of revealing all.

Zak struggles to absorb Belle's revelation and is aghast when she asks for his help. Zak explains that he knows what guilt feels like, telling Belle what he once did to Cain. Zak reflects on his own experience and concludes that the only way to get through the turmoil is by confessing. Zak agrees to go with Belle to the police.

Zak is more worried than Belle. Lisa's worst fears are confirmed when officers arrive at the Dingles' to seize Belle's belongings. When Zak arrives home with their daughter, Lisa is furious, promising that she will never forgive him if anything happens to Belle.

News of Belle's confession spreads among the Dingle family, who are quick to rally round and support the teen as they accompany her to the police station. Devastation soon hits when Belle is charged with murder. Meanwhile, when James gives Katie the necklace he bought for Chas, Katie is keen to pass on the gift to her friend.

Zak offers a nervous Belle comfort as she prepares for court, but Dom struggles to contain his anger when she's released on bail; Lisa begs Jai for her job back and continues to blame her husband for the drama that has unfolded; Debbie's shady dealings with Ross attract unwanted attention from Cain and, with the B&B in high demand, Val returns to the barn.

A guest posts a review on the B&B's website announcing that a member of staff is HIV positive, and news of the online comment quickly spreads around the village; and Zak and Lisa remain at odds over Belle, with their marriage on the verge of collapse.

Debbie is arrested for assaulting a customer, Val uncovers clues suggesting the malicious online reviewer is Ian, and Belle decides to plead guilty, much to Zak's surprise.