Episode 3239 (8th August 2002)

==Plot==
Despite the relative success of the previous evening's dinner, Tricia just can't bury her anxiety when it comes to Rhona. Her jealousy knows no bounds when she discovers that Marlon has shown Rhona around Edith's house while she was away and she becomes angry and upset when the pair discuss décor in front of her. Tricia flees and has a heart to heart with Emily, admitting that she feels inferior to Rhona and sees why Marlon would like her. Emily tries to calm her down and encourages her to open up to Marlon about her worries. Robert is on a high after losing his virginity to Nicola, the older woman. Emily is horrified to hear a first person account of the night from Nicola, while Donna and Lucy are disbelieving when Robert boasts of his conquest. Paddy and Emily are aghast at Nicola's behaviour just moments before the social worker arrives. They decide that she has to go if they are to ever be successful in their attempts to foster. Zoe finally learns more about her medication but isn't satisfied with what she is receiving. Paddy still hasn't found the courage to visit Zoe and Ashley is desperate to cover for him, pretending that he sends his love. Chris is concerned that it could have a detrimental effect at a time when she needs to concentrate on her recovery and Rodney is disappointed to learn that Maggie has been offered a job in Scotland and will be leaving with her family soon.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
*Robert Sugden - Karl Davies
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
*Rhona Goskirk - Zoe Henry
*Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
*Emily Dingle - Kate McGregor
*Maggie Calder - Dee Whitehead
*Lucy Calder - Elspeth Brodie
*Craig Calder - Jason Hain
*Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Bob Hope - Antony Audenshaw
*Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
*Viv Hope - Deena Payne
*Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth (uncredited)
===Guest cast===
*Dr Ajit Devgan - Marc Anwar
*Bill Shepherd - John Griffin
==Locations==
*Smithy Cottage - Nicola's room, kitchen, front garden and living room
*Dale Park - Calder family chalet (living room/kitchen)
*Tenant House - Living room/kitchen
*Woodside Cottage - Interior and exterior
*Mental health clinic - Dr Devgan's office and grounds
*Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Café Hope - Outdoor seating area and café
*Emmerdale Veterinary Surgery - Consulting room
*Victoria Cottage - Living room
==Notes==
*An error in the credits sees Nicola Wheeler credited as the character and Nicola Blackstock as the portrayer.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,160,000 viewers (8th place); BARB considered this episode and the following episode to be one hour-long episode and therefore only one figure is available.
Category:2002 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes