Episode 6041 (4th October 2011)

==Plot==
Having agreed to meet Marlon privately, Laurel is feeling guilty, while at The Woolpack, Rachel tries to dig further over who Marlon is holding out for. Laurel is distracted at work and goes to the locker room to call him, but Marlon doesn't answer as Rachel is still on his case. Laurel leaves a message explaining that she can't make their meeting. Later, Laurel and Marlon have an awkward moment when Ashley breezily tells Marlon to pop over to work on the cookery book. Marlon nervously goes to see Laurel and the ice is broken as they get on well. Laurel explains that it can't go anywhere between them, despite her feelings. As Marlon leaves, they almost share a kiss but pull away at the last second, but this leaves Laurel worried about where this will end. Meanwhile, Cameron teases Carl by boasting that he is doing his own private job for the Sharmas. Carl fires Cameron instantly, then storms round to confront the Sharma brothers. However, both Nikhil and Jai remain steadfast - they are sticking with Cameron as he's cheaper. Elsewhere, Alicia drops in unannounced on a surprised Carl and offers to spend the evening with him, but she later does a runner when he leaves the room to get more wine; Charity sets the date for a small intimate December wedding; Alex goads Declan when he comes to Brook Cottage and shuts the door in his face; Nikhil is suspicious when Jai avoids talking about his mother's view on his wedding; and Diane is furious when she discovers what Victoria is up to.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Alicia Gallagher - Natalie Anderson
*Laurel Thomas - Charlotte Bellamy
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Carl King - Tom Lister
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Gabrielle Thomas - Annelise Manojlovic
*Arthur Thomas - Alfie Clarke (uncredited)
*Sandy Thomas - Freddie Jones
*Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
*Debbie Dingle - Charley Webb
*Cameron Murray - Dominic Power
*Diane Sugden - Elizabeth Estensen
*Victoria Sugden - Isabel Hodgins
*Rachel Breckle - Gemma Oaten
*Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
*Jai Sharma - Christopher Bisson
*Nikhil Sharma - Rik Makarem
*Gennie Walker - Sian Reese-Williams
*Brenda Walker - Lesley Dunlop
*Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
*Alex Moss - Kurtis Stacey
*Declan Macey - Jason Merrells
===Guest cast===
None.
==Locations==
*David's - Exterior
*Main Street
*Mulberry Cottage - Kitchen and living room
*Dingle Automotives - Forecourt
*The Woolpack - Backroom, staff corridor, kitchen and beer garden
*Sharma & Sharma - Office and exterior
*Café Main Street - Interior
*Brook Cottage - Living room and front garden
*Mill Cottage - Lobby, dining room and living room
*Tug Ghyll - Living room/kitchen
==Notes==
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 6,770,000 viewers (20th place).
Category:2011 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes