Episode 5980 (25th July 2011)

Summary
Everyone seems anxious about the first day of the trial, but Aaron appears calm. As the court case begins, Chas worries about Hazel crumbling under the prosecution's questions as she's called to the witness box. Chas despairs as Hazel tries to defend Aaron's actions but is tripped up by the prosecutor and ends up implicating Aaron.

Chas leaves the court frustrated and as her emotions boil over, Aaron overhears her criticising Hazel. Aaron remains detached as Chas apologises to Hazel, telling her that she must stay strong.

Meanwhile, Declan feels guilty when Mia tells him that she'll try to stop Ella from moving to Singapore now he's finished with Katie. At the same time, Katie is resigned to the fact Mia will always come first for Declan. Later, Ella pretends to consider Mia's suggestion that she stays in England, but it's clear she's confident that she's won.

Elsewhere, Belle and Samson are unimpressed when they're forced to spend the day helping Sam at work because of the court case. Later, Samson falls in a patch of mud and demands to go home. Back at the house, Belle reassures Sam he's a good dad when he worries about Samson being miserable but is encouraged when Samson agrees to go back and help the next day.

Cast
To be added.