Emmerdale : Season 45

Armed with a shot gun, Lachlan searches outside Wishing Well Cottage for the person who knocked at the door. A terrified Robert hides in the barn. Lachlan figures that whoever knocked at the door is hiding in the barn. He's about to go into the barn when he hears a banging noise. After establishing the noise was one of the Dingle pigs, Lachlan heads into the barn but there's no one there. At the pub, Matty orders Ellis to leave, and when he doesn't

A petrified Belle makes a desperate escape - will Lachlan catch her before she gets away? Meanwhile, DS Sanders and DI Cox worry they may have another victim on their hands. Also, Debbie announces her engagement and Jessie reunites with her son.

Belle makes her escape but is run over by Robert. Lachlan finds her and stays with her, and the police finally catch up with him. However, at the station, Lachlan continues to get his way by telling DI Cox to abide by his demands or else they won't find Rebecca. Meanwhile, Victoria is embarrassed when she misinterprets Matty's words.

Lachlan plays games with DI Cox and DS Sanders, whilst Belle and Lydia blame themselves over what's happened. Meanwhile, Noah is still cautious of Charity being around Ryan. Also, Victoria is surprised to learn that Ellis is Jessie's son.

Belle continues to try to get Lachlan to reveal Rebecca's whereabouts. Later, it's revealed Rebecca is still alive and under the care of a nurse employed by Lachlan. Also Ryan tries to persuade Bails to plead guilty but ends up in a cell.

Charity is on edge ahead of court. Things are made worse when a barrel burst over her and Debbie informs her she can't come to court. In a hospital like room, Rebecca utters "Seb" as she wakes up. The nurse orders Rebecca to go back to sleep, telling her she'll see her son when she's better. Rebecca protests she's been doing well and tries to get the nurse to hear her out.

As everyone nervously waits for the verdict, Charity has a run in with Chloe Bails which leads her to have a talk with Cain who tells she has a lot to be proud of. Later, Bails is found guilty of rape and two other charges and is subsequently sentenced to thirty years imprisonment. Elsewhere, Robert refuses to give up on Rebecca.

Lachlan sets Belle up then tells the police he and Belle committed the murders together. Elsewhere, Robert collapses and suffers a fit whilst Charity struggles in the aftermath of Bails' conviction.

DI Cox questions if Lachlan understands the allegations he's making. Lachlan insists it's the truth although DI Cox and DS Sanders aren't convinced. Lachlan tells them he and Belle wanted to be together whatever it took and that's why Belle helped him try to escape before. DI Cox asks Lachlan about Rebecca.

As Ross' drug use continues to spiral out of control, he sets fire to his jacket. Also, the nurse keeping Rebecca captive realises Rebecca is telling the truth about Lachlan. Elsewhere, Joe and Graham clash over the prenup.

Robert manages to get Lachlan to reveal where Rebecca is being kept. Robert rushes straight there but Rebecca is gone and all that's left is some knocked over furniture and a bloody towel.

As Rebecca's friends face up to thought that she's dead, the woman herself appears in the Cemetery very much alive. Elsewhere, Marlon learns Jessie's son Billy is in prison whilst Joe forges Debbie's signature on the prenup.

Ellis reels from the news that his brother Billy is up for parole. Elsewhere, Rebecca struggles in the aftermath of her ordeal at the hands of Lachlan.

Following his party last night, a worse for wear Ross wakes up on the sofa of Dale View to the sound of his phone ringing. He answers the call and assures Gaz he'll get him his money. Marlon finds Ellis in the café and informs him Jessie was really upset last night. He tries to persuade Ellis to make up with Jessie but he refuses.

Moses toddles across the bridge alone as an unconscious Ross lays on the Cricket Pitch. At the school, Tara is fumy following her altercation with Moira. Moira tells Tara she got what was coming whilst Ellis makes a comment about parental loyalty directed towards Jessie. In the village, Robert and Diane search for Rebecca.

Cain hopes now that Moira has slept on it, she's realised telling Matty the truth about Emma's death isn't a good idea. Moira hasn't. Cain comments if she carries on like this, she'll end up getting banged up. Before Matty heads off to work, he suggests he and Moira talk again later.

Chas is fed up of Charity's drinking and reckless behaviour so decides to do something about it. Daz finds a note from Bernice saying she's off to a spa. He wonders why she didn't mention it to him. In the café, Ryan encourages Ross to go and see Rebecca. At the same time, Rishi and Manpreet arrange to spend the afternoon together - Rishi even offers to cook. Jai doesn't think much of his father's culinary ability so jokingly advises Manpreet to grab a sandwich now.

Following another night of heavy drinking, Charity wakes up in a wheat field with a combine harvester heading straight for her. The machine stops just in time. Meanwhile, a worried Vanessa calls by Wishing Well Cottage and reports Charity didn't go home last night.

Charity and Vanessa drive to the address Zak gave. Charity thinks it must be wrong as her father wouldn't live in a place as nice as this. Suddenly, Charity's dad taps on the car window which makes Charity and Vanessa jump.

Victoria ignores Matty's calls. At the Mill, Robert quizzes Victoria about her date with Ellis but she doesn't reveal much. Chas appears looking for some help with putting together the table decorations for the wedding. Zak bumps into Charity in the pub car park and inquires how things went with Obadiah yesterday.

Moira explains to a stunned Victoria and Matty what actually happened on the day of Emma's death. Victoria can't believe Moira let Adam throw his life away for her although Moira states by the time she'd realised what Adam was doing, it was too late. Victoria labels Moira "the devil" before storming out.

Aaron is having second thoughts about the stag-do after yesterday but Robert believes it'll be a welcome distraction. As the husbands-to-be kiss, Victoria bursts in demanding answers about Adam. Meanwhile, at the farm, Matty can barely stand to look at Moira. Moira apologises for ruining things between Matty and Victoria although Matty knows she's not. Victoria can't believe Aaron let her believe Adam was a murderer.

Chas gives birth to Baby Grace with Paddy by her side. Paddy imagines what his daughter would've been like if she were to survive before Grace passes away in Chas' arms.

As Chas and Paddy begin to grieve for Grace, their daughter's death touches everyone in the village. Also, Graham issues Joe an ultimatum whilst David asks Maya to move into Farrers Barn.

David gets a shock when he finds Leyla in his house wearing only a dressing gown. Elsewhere, Connor comes looking for Graham. Also, Finn's friends and family remember him on the first anniversary of his death.