Episode 8897 (25th November 2020)

==Plot==
Jamie offers Dawn her old job back. Leyla resolves to win back Liam despite him ignoring her calls all morning. In the café, David worries about childcare for Theo once Jacob leaves so Priya agrees to help. Afterward, Priya informs David of her and Al's engagement. As a surprised David offers his congratulations, Jai walks in and questions what's going on so Priya informs him of her engagement. A shocked Jai believes Priya's making a mistake but Priya states she and Al are getting married so he'll have to get used to it. At Mulberry Cottage, Laurel assures Gabby she'll get through this but questions why she did it in the first place. Gabby states she never actually say Liam did anything, she just never corrected Leyla's incorrect assumption. Laurel doesn't understand why. Gabby explains she was happy when things were good between her and Leyla but then Liam came along and splitting them up seemed like the only way to get things back to the way they were. Jai tries to warn Priya off marrying Al as he believes Al is only after his sister's money. Al insists that's ridiculous - if he was marrying for money, he'd find someone a lot richer than Priya. Jai is adamant Al is using Priya, if not for money then for his shares in the HOP. This prompts Al to suggests he sign a prenup. Leyla tells Gabby she ought to be locked up for her lies. Al worries Jai's negativity could lead to Priya having doubts about him. Ellis can see why Jai might be worried and advises Al to concentrate on Priya and sweep her off her feet. Leyla knocks at Tenant House but Liam continues to ignore her. When Leyla begins shouting at the windows, Liam agrees to hear her out. Leyla begs Liam to let her put things right but Liam states it's too late. Priya walks in on Al preparing them a champagne picnic and spots the ring box. Priya is taken aback by the ring and immediately places it on her finger. When Jai sees the ring, he comments it's probably stolen and offers his halfhearted congratulations. An angered Priya questions why Jai always has to try and spoil everything. Jai apologises. He tells Priya he won't stand in her way and wishes her and Al well. Liam can't forgive Leyla for believing he was capable of such abhorrent deeds. Leyla tries to explain she reacted that way due to what happened with Jacob and Maya but it doesn't make a difference to Liam; he doesn't see how they can trust each other again so he declares their relationship is over. Jamie offers Dawn money for Lucas but Dawn turns him down as she fears Jamie will hold it against her later. Al speaks to someone over the phone but he hangs up when Priya enters the office. Once Priya leaves the room again, Al texts someone telling them he can't wait to see them again and he loves them. Jacob says his goodbyes before heading off to Portugal. Gabby tries to make things up to Leyla but Leyla's in no mood to forgive her. She declares that Gabby has ruined her life and vows to make her life as miserable as Gabby's made hers.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Jamie Tate - Alexander Lincoln
*Dawn Taylor - Olivia Bromley
*Amy Wyatt - Natalie Ann Jamieson
*Will Taylor - Dean Andrews
*Leyla Harding - Roxy Shahidi
*Jacob Gallagher - Joe-Warren Plant
*Priya Kotecha - Fiona Wade
*David Metcalfe - Matthew Wolfenden
*Jai Sharma - Christopher Bisson
*Gabby Thomas - Rosie Bentham
*Laurel Thomas - Charlotte Bellamy
*Al Chapman - Michael Wildman
*Ellis Chapman - Aaron Anthony
*Liam Cavanagh - Jonny McPherson
===Guest cast===
None.
==Locations==
*Hawksford Outdoor Pursuits - Hide Bistro and office
*David's Shop - Shop floor
*Café Main Street - Interior
*Mulberry Cottage - Living room
*Tenant House - Doorstep and front garden
*Gennie Walker Memorial Playground
*Main Street
==Notes==
*Last appearance of Jacob Gallagher until 17th June 2021 as Joe-Warren Plant takes a break in order to train and appear on the forthcoming series of Dancing on Ice.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 5,924,972 viewers (20th place).
Category:2020 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes