Sun, sand and a final farewell

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside! A conversation with Aaron gives Faith an idea and she decides upon a family day out — yes, at the seaside.

Cain’s not happy as he’s struggling with Faith’s demands; but when her health takes a turn for the worse, the family hatch a new plan — they’ll bring the seaside to Emmerdale. Knowing this village’s luck, an ice-cream van will run them all over, but no, for once it’s a perfect day as Faith (right, with Cain) watches the family enjoy the fun; when Cain asks her to dance, she’s brimming with happiness. Little do they know she’s planning to end her life, and after saying her goodbyes she prepares to carry out the deed alone. When Cain arrives he realises what she’s done and is with her as she takes her last breath; he’s heartbroken.

They are great performances from Sally Dexter and Jeff Hordley, in their characters’ complex relationship that’s veered from sheer hatred and rejection on his part, to a tender, understanding love. Beautiful.

Chas has missed the lot because she’s busy canoodling with Al at a hotel. When Al switches her phone to silent, she misses Paddy’s many calls urging her to come home, so it’s clear that she’s not going to get back in time. Serves her right. She’s never happy is she, unless she’s with a bloke in a cellar or hotel room?

Little did Faith know when she named her Chastity just how far she would go to play down her name.

There’s more lurking going on when Kim goes looking for Will at the scrapyard and listens in as Harriet fights for his love.

Honestly, Kim, tell her she can have him; you can do a lot better — and have.

As for Harriet, give the woman some bromide; is there nothing she won’t do to try to land a man — even if it is someone else’s? What will Kim do with the information? Be afraid, Harriet; be very afraid.