Episode 1415 (28th December 1989)

Plot
It's Christmas Day in Beckindale. Jack hears a noise downstairs at Demdyke Row, it turns out to be Robert opening some of his presents. Joe is annoyed because Kate stayed out with David and the children on Christmas Eve. Jack tells Kathy that he has decided to move out of Demdyke Row into the cottage next door to Emmerdale Farm. The atmosphere is strained between Joe and Kate, but they decide to make up. Turner and Wilks reflect on their lack of family at Christmas. Joe buys Kate a black slip; she has bought him a personal computer to use for the farm accounts. Rachel, Mark and David have bought Kate a puppy; Joe isn't happy. David wraps up a glamorous dress for Kate. Joe and Kate row. Mark wishes that his mum and dad would get back together. Joe confides in Jack that he is not coping very well as a step father. Wilks and Annie talk about their families. Kathy invites Turner for a drink. David prepares a full Christmas dinner for Kate and the children. He persuades Kate to have a glass of champagne and she says that his present is inappropriate but he sprays her with champagne and they laugh. David tells her that he wants her back. Joe is worried when Kate doesn't return home. Kate changes into the dress bought by David just as Mark and Rachel walk in. Joe and Kate row and he throws her new dress on the fire.