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12th October 1978: Annie explains to Dolly that she had a crush on David, as he was so different to what she was experiencing with Jacob, and she considered leaving Beckindale with him. Sam overhears Pru telling Henry that she and her father have been invited up to Emmerdale Farm for dinner by Annie that night. Annie's furious when she finds out Sam interfered in the pub by passing a message on to David via Pru, making it clear they would not be welcome at the farm. Sam tells Annie that it was he who sent David packing years beforehand, promising him a whipping if he ever returned to the village. He says if she brings David into the house, then he leaves. Annie goes to see David to find out why he really left Beckindale. He says he left because he knew there was no way she would leave Jacob for him. She agrees, but states the only reason she wasn't unfaithful to Jacob was because she didn't have the courage. He confirms that Sam threatening him had nothing to do with it, as his confrontation was on Easter Monday. Annie shows Sam a letter from David dated Easter Sunday stating that he would be leaving Beckindale. He realises his confrontation was nothing to do with David leaving and he tells Annie that if he's done the honourable thing by her, then he'll do the honourable thing by him and they welcome him to dinner.


 * For more information see Episode 472 (12th October 1978)