Lives are hanging in the balance all over the shop in Emmerdale, with Cain Dingle, Matty Barton, Bernice Blackstock and Dawn all fighting for their lives this Christmas.
Theres bloodshed, as both Matty and Cain are beaten to within an inch of their lives as Cain fails, for once, to be the one calling the shots.
Bernice is left in intensive care after some dodgy Botox causes her to have a nasty reaction.
Bob Hopes luck is on a serious downward spiral as he ruins Christmas for his kids and the future doesnt look any less bleak.
Theres a return for two familiar faces in the village, and the police arrive meaning someone is definitely in trouble.
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- Marlon and Sam get lost in the middle of nowhere – will they miss the secret wedding?
- Bobs hit with more bad luck when Eric Pollard hands him a bill he cant pay.
- Sam and Marlon struggle to get back to the village in time for the surprise wedding.
- Marlon is overcome when he realises the wedding is actually his.
- Bob is hit with more bad news as he realises hes ruined his kids Christmas.
- Maya orchestrates time alone with Jacob so that she can kiss him.
- Erics final demands put pressure on a stressed out Bob.
- Matty is attacked and humilated by his scorned ex.
- Dawn and Ryan go on the hunt for Harriet but leave Charity hurt and disappointed in the process.
- Belle receives a mysterious text.
- Cain is brutally attacked and left for dead.
- Vanessa is afraid of how Charity will react when she finds out the truth about Ryan.
- Bernices insecurities get the better of her and she turns to Botox but her life is left hanging in the balance when she has an adverse reaction.
- Moira is distraught when she finds a bruised and bloodied Cain.
- Chas and Paddy return.
- Despite the extent of his injuries, Cain is too afraid to go to the police.
- The family hold a vigil at Bernices bedside.
- The police arrive in the village, will Cain buckle under the pressure?
- Dawn is found in the Pavilion having taken an overdose – will she survive?
- Mattys attempts to bulk up to protect himself go disastrously wrong.
Monday 24th December
Marlon takes Sam off to get drunk thinking Sam has a surprise wedding the next day. During their boozy night, they spot Charitys booze delivery unattended and hop in for a few free drinks, but disaster strikes when they both fall asleep and the truck drives off with them in the back.
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Bobs down luck continues when Eric Pollard hits him with a bill he cant afford for his stay in the B&B. Out of cash and with Christmas fast approaching, hes tempted to steal from the charity box in order to provide for his kids.
Bernice refuses to call a truce with Nicola leaving Jimmy and Rodney despairing at what to do.
Tuesday 25th December
Marlon and Sam wake up from their booze-fuelled night to discover theyre stuck in the middle of nowhere having accidentally hitched a lift with the drayman after falling asleep stealing beer. Sam thinks its hilarious until Marlon reveals now theyll be late to his secret wedding day. Sam becomes emotional at the thought of marrying Lydia as they make their way home.
Elsewhere the wedding guests have no idea theyre off to a wedding until Jessie appears in her dress. When the two men finally arrive back in the village Sam is left crushed that the wedding isnt actually his, while Marlon faints in shock.
Bob is excited to give the kids their presents, but things quickly turn sour when he realises he got the wrong ones.
Maya braces herself for the family dinner and quickly things descend into chaos when sparks fly between her and Jacob. She tells him they need to go for a walk, but secretly she wants to be alone with him. Once alone, he presents her with a thoughtful gift and they kiss. But then theyre interrupted by David…
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Wednesday 26th December
A jealous Jacob is forced to hide as Maya and David make out in front of him. Hes left furious when his dad tells Maya he loves her and he leaves.
Bob is still suffering the after effects of having upset the twins by getting them the wrong gifts for Christmas. Will he ever have good luck again?
Aaron is upset and Robert is left picking up the pieces.
Thursday 27th December
Bobs problems get worse when Pollard confronts him over his unpaid bill for the B&B.
Diane broaches the subject of Bernices 50th but she freaks out that Liam might find out her age.
The police arrive in the village – whos found themselves on the wrong side of the law?
Friday 28th December
Bernice is raging when she discovers the Salon decorated ready for her 50th. She takes her fury out on the balloons, popping every single one. But just as she believes shes hidden the evidence, Liam arrives and a shock turn of events means her secret is well and truly out.
Matty manages to score himself a date and Victoria is pleased, and only a little bit jealous.
Monday 31st December
Victoria convinces Matty to spend new year with her and Ellis, but while outside hes verbally attacked by his ex Isaac. He later heads out alone and while outside the cafe is confronted by Isaac and his friends, who attack him and rip open his shirt.
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Harriet and Ryan go on the hunt for Dawn and Ryan comes up with a plan to draw her out of hiding by calling her phone pretending to be a punter. They head off to find her in the rough end of town, and Harriet convinces him to wait in the car.
Meanwhile Charity is prepping a surprise party for Ryan and is excited to do something nice for him. But when hes a no show – because hes off on the hunt for Dawn – she flips, throwing everyone out of the pub. Ryan arrives home shocked to find the empty surprise party.
Belle receives a mysterious anonymous text.
Tuesday 1st January
Matty tells Cain about the attack which leaves him fuming and he decides to take matters into his own hands. He spots Isaac alone and heads over to confront him, grabbing him by the collar ready to give him the beating of his life. But Cain is haunted by images of Joe and he stops. So Isaac turns it on him – Cain is left bloodied and beaten and barely alive.
Vanessa is worried what Charity will do when she finds out what Ryans really up to as Harriet tries to get through to Dawn.
Still so worried about her age, Bernice is given an idea that might help her turn back the hands of time – Botox.
Wednesday 2nd January
Bernice cant shake her insecurities about her age and orders the Botox off the internet. She has Kerry do the injecting. But Kerry and Leanna are left terrified when Bernice starts struggling to breathe and they realise shes having a reaction. Shes rushed to A&E – will she survive?
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Moira is unnerved when she cant get hold of Cain and her fears are realised when a bruised and battered Cain comes falling through the front door.
Thursday 3rd January Part One
An upset Dawn breaks into the cricket pavilion along with a bag of heroin.
Nicola, Rodney and Gabby fear for Bernice as they watch over her in intensive care.
Shocked at the extent of his injuries, Moira tries to convince Cain to go to the police. But he refuses, afraid that under pressure hell crack about Joe.
Paddy and Chas return to the village together.
Thursday 3rd January Part Two
Dawn is lying on the pavilion floor having taken the drugs. Rishi finds her, but will he get help in time?
PC Swirling arrives at the farm and Cain is left in a cold sweat. Will he be able to keep the officer off his scent?
Matty asks Ellis to help him bulk up so he can take care of himself
Friday 4th January
Matty is left in a bad way when the training session goes wrong and he collapses.
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