Episode 1417 (4th January 1990)

Plot
There is a strained atmosphere between Joe and Kate. Sarah arrives back from her skiing holiday and refuses Jack's invite to move into the cottage with him. David arrives at the farm looking for Kate but is warned away by [Annie Sugden|Annie]]. Kim asks Dolly to start as housekeeper as soon as possible. David wangles an invite to Dolly's party. Dolly informs Amos that she has a job at Home Farm and starts tomorrow, he's too soft to refuse. Everyone prepares for the New Years Eve party. David intends to make Joe late by letting out all the sheep out of the field. He and Kate fool around at the party. Lynn comments on Rachel's perfume and realises she has smelt it before on Pete. Jack and Sarah leave the party early when they witness Kate dancing with David. Kathy tries to comfort Lynn, she decides not to say anything to Pete. Wilks and Amos sit in an empty pub and wish each other a happy new year. Joe arrives at the party in time to see Kate kiss David.