Plot[]
Part One: PC Swirling takes Marlon and Rhona to the hospital where they are told April is suffering a post-partum haemorrhage after giving birth to a stillborn baby. They are stunned. Kim listens back to her recordings of Joe but is unable to uncover anything noteworthy before Gabby interrupts her. Dawn's jealousy increases when she hears Gabby talking about Joe to Kim. Sam informs Kim that he thinks Ice is not well and suggests she call Paddy. Aaron is still struggling with old wounds opened by Anthony. John reminds him that he is there if he wants to talk through things properly but Aaron deflects. Anna explains that April was found on a park bench after a member of the public called an ambulance. April told the paramedics about her stillborn baby and where she left it before becoming weak. Doctor Vale informs them that April has undergone the dilation and curettage procedure but as she was haemorrhaging for a while before she came to the hospital, they have also had to give her a blood transfusion. Noah is still baffled by the negative reviews he is receiving. Joe suggests he work for him in Dubai, selling him the appeal of the place. Mary tells Bob about April but asks him to keep the news quiet until they know more. Eric is puzzled when he picks up that Leyla is feeling lonely but notices her lying to Jacob about having lunch with her colleagues. Marlon is distraught as he is told the doctors have been unable to stop April's bleeding and think she has an infection. They intend to carry out the dilation and curettage procedure again.
Part Two: Marlon's baffled as to why April felt she couldn't come to him and Rhona about her pregnancy and worries that the father may have forced her or coerced her. Rhona warns him to focus on April's recovery for the time being. Charity is aghast when she finds out Joe has offered Noah a job in Dubai and insists that he is not going. Leyla suggests a business promotion Valentine's prize draw, complete with a top prize of a luxury limo ride and VIP bar crawl to Suzy and Belle, noting that they will get to spend Valentine's Day together. Belle agrees to help with planning but takes a backseat on Valentine's Day after last year's events. Leyla is once again left disappointed when she tries to get Suzy and Belle to join her for socialising but they both have other plans. Caleb worries that Ruby is trying too hard to return to normality when she gets dressed up to go late-night shopping. Dawn overhears Joe and Gabby flirting and confronts Joe once Gabby leaves. They argue and end up kissing. Marlon and Rhona are told that April is stable but she will still have a long road to recovery. Dawn's guilt prangs over cheating on Billy resume with Joe but he suggests they just have the occasional one-off together. The doctor allows Marlon to see April and he worries how to approach her, not wanting to upset her. April stirs as Marlon sits down next to her. Gabby shares an uncomfortable meal with Vinny and his family at the Dingles'. Joe encourages Dawn to put her guilt aside and they resume kissing and head off to the bedroom. Charity sneaks into Home Farm as they are distracted. Marlon tells a weak April that he loves her and holds her hand.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
- Rhona Goskirk - Zoe Henry
- Kim Tate - Claire King
- Gabby Thomas - Rosie Bentham
- Dawn Fletcher - Olivia Bromley
- Sam Dingle - James Hooton
- Aaron Dingle - Danny Miller
- John Sugden - Oliver Farnworth
- Noah Dingle - Jack Downham
- Charity Dingle - Emma Atkins
- Joe Tate - Ned Porteous
- Mary Goskirk - Louise Jameson
- Leo Goskirk - Harvey Rogerson
- Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
- Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
- Leyla Harding - Roxy Shahidi
- Jacob Gallagher - Joe-Warren Plant
- April Windsor - Amelia Flanagan
- Claudette Anderson - Flo Wilson
- Gail Loman - Rachael Gill-Davis
- Suzy Merton - Martelle Edinborough
- Belle King - Eden Taylor-Draper
- Ruby Fox-Miligan - Beth Cordingly
- Caleb Miligan - William Ash
- Lydia Dingle - Karen Blick
- Mandy Dingle - Lisa Riley
- Vinny Dingle - Bradley Johnson
- Thomas Tate - Bertie Brotherton
Guest cast[]
- PC Swirling - Andy Moore
- Nurse - Fiona Helen Armstrong
- Anna - Rhea Bailey
- Doctor - Frances McNamee
Locations[]
- Hotten General Hospital - A&E reception, waiting room and April’s room
- Home Farm - Hallway, stairs, sitting room and kitchen
- The Mill - Apartment One (living room/kitchen) and Apartment Two (Kitchen)
- The Woolpack - Bar and back room (living room/kitchen)
- David's Shop - Shop floor
- Pear Tree Cottage - Take A Vow (office)
- Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
Notes[]
- TV Times synopsis: Marlon and Rhona are feeling overwhelmed, Joe tries to encourage Noah, and Charity comes up with a plan.
- This episode carries a guidance message on ITVX for "scenes of medical distress and themes of self harm and abuse."
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 4,030,000 viewers (18th place).
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