*Hour-long episode*
Thomas is ready to leave Emmerdale, but he's not going back to Saudi. He's nicked Dan's van and is taking off! He was planning to go alone, but Belle insists she's going with him. Ah, sweet…silly, but sweet. Thomas is in a hurry so he quickly packs Belle into the van. But that's not how it looks to Paddy, who's watching; to him it looks like Thomas has abducted Belle and that's what he tells Jimmy - and that's what Lisa tells the police. Goodness! That's two calls to the cops in a week from the Dingles! Usually they're running from the law, not to it! But Thomas running away and taking Belle with him is a serious business.
Vanessa is very serious about the veterinary practice now that it's her business, too. She's a boss now, Pearl's boss - and doesn't Pearl know it! Vanessa's first move? She thinks they should cut Pearl's hours! What??? That's what Charity did to Edna! And Vanessa was the one bagging up a food parcel for Edna. Now she's taking the food out of Pearl's mouth! No wonder Pearl's not happy.
Gennie and Nikhil announce their wedding plans, but Brenda's not happy. She thinks it's another way of them trying to get her to have the surgery on her brain tumour and she can't stand the pressure.
