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16th August 2016: Robert brings some food and a change of clothes to Andy, who is hiding out at an abandoned farm. Robert hands his brother a fake passport, and he admits he is shocked Chrissie has done this to him, although they both agree Andy would have been better off sticking with Bernice. Andy refuses to leave until he gets pictures of his kids, and sends Robert back to get some. Robert cannot believe how well Chrissie is at acting the concerned girlfriend, but Bernice can't get her head around recent events and questions why Andy would come back and attack Chrissie if he were on the run. Aaron catches Robert going through Diane's handbag and he demands Robert tell him what's going on. Robert explains Chrissie is setting up Andy, so he has got Andy a false passport to get him out of the country. Aaron is annoyed Robert is getting tangled up in Andy's mess and tells him to inform the police of Andy's whereabouts, as he is better facing things now, remembering his own experiences of life on the run. Robert insists Andy can't as Chrissie has fooled everyone, including himself, so if she gets on the stand Andy has no chance, but Aaron tries to make Robert see that his plan makes no sense. Bernice finds Andy's possessions at Brook Cottage, and smells one of his t-shirts. Chrissie gets suspicious when Ross mentions he didn't think Andy was smart enough to escape. At Brook Cottage, Bernice wears one of Andy's t-shirts and caps as she looks at a photo of him. Bernice hides on the stairs as Robert arrives and picks up a bag of Andy's things as well as photos of Sarah and Jack. Robert tells Andy of Chrissie's flawless performance in the pub, but Andy orders Robert not to put Diane or Victoria in danger. The pair panic when there's a knock at the barn door, although are relieved when Bernice asks they to open up. Bernice believes she has missed Andy, and confesses her love for him to Robert, when Andy appears behind her, and proclaims he loves her too. Bernice can't believe Chrissie acted so nice towards her despite knowing about her sleeping with Andy. Bernice tells Robert that she and Andy weren't saying goodbye, she's going to go with him. Robert tries to talk Bernice out of her mad plan, insisting living on the run isn't a game, and reminds Bernice of Gabby. Before he leaves, Andy thanks Robert and tells him to look after Diane, Victoria and Aaron, as well as himself and the brothers depart on good terms. Andy and Bernice pull into a truck stop where they will get a trucks to Santander in Spain. Bernice begins to get second thoughts when Andy mentions she wouldn't be able to work. Andy asks Bernice about the family she is leaving behind, but Bernice says leaving is for the best. When Andy goes to get some food, Bernice finds photos of Jack and Sarah in his bag, and she realises she cannot leave behind Gabby again. Bernice tells Andy she can't come with him, but vows to wait for him, although he insists she is too good to go to waste. Emotional Andy tells teary Bernice he doesn't think he will be coming back. Bernice and Andy hug for the last time before Andy gets into a lorry and drives off.


 * For more information see Episode 7587/7588 (16th August 2016)