1. Tom is rushed to hospital
There’s chaos at the prison in Tom’s cell and soon word spreads back in the village that Tom has been rushed to hospital after trying to take his own life.
With Tom due in court, the Dingle family all wonder whether the case will go ahead and try to support Belle through this terrifying time.
2. Belle spirals
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Belle begins to question whether she can really go to court and testify against Tom. Scared that she’ll be blamed for his death, Belle begins to spiral.
She visits Paddy to try and make sense of Tom’s suicide attempt. But will Paddy give her the advice she needs, or will he make her even more confused?
3. Charity visits Tom
Charity breaks into Tom’s hospital room for a surprise visit and confronts him. Urging him to admit that his suicide attempt was fake, Charity hopes an admission of deception will derail the court.
However, Tom soon realises that Charity’s arrival must mean that Belle is having doubts about her testimony.
4. Belle disappears
On the day of the court case, Belle leaves her family a note and disappears. The Dingles spring into action, while Tom is preparing to give his best performance in court.
The barrister admits that, without Belle, it will be a struggle to convict Tom. When the smug abuser realises Belle hasn’t turned up, he’s pleased to see his hard work has paid off.
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The jury gathers and Tom takes centre stage as the trial begins…
5. Amelia leaves the village
After experiencing Tom’s true colours, Amelia decides she wants a fresh start away from the village.
Amy throws her a last-minute leaving party, but Amelia is heartbroken when Kerry doesn’t show up. Will she leave the village without saying a proper goodbye to the woman who was her surrogate mum for so many years?
Meanwhile, Daz Spencer returns for one episode as part of Amelia’s exit story.
6. Dawn gets good news
Kim is overjoyed when Dawn agrees to attend her and Will’s vow renewal, and she’s even happier when her stepdaughter agrees to move back into Home Farm.
There’s even more good news for Dawn, when the doctor reveals that Evan might be home in time for Christmas.
