Episode 3532 (12th September 2003)

==Plot==
Zoe tries to come to terms with the news of her brother's imminent demise. Having filled Zoe in on the deterioration symptoms, Chris makes her promise to leave Charity in the dark. If his wife learned of Chris's terminal illness her solicitor could detest his will on the grounds that his mind was not fit. The two spend most of the day keeping each other's company at Home Farm. As Chris contemplates how the events of his eventual fate would affect everyone around him, he drinks a morbid toast to all the woman he had in his life - first to Rachel for stabbing him in the back, then Kelly for merely using him, and finally Kathy over the so-called wonderful years they've had together. Soon enough Chris advises Zoe to stay with Ashley for the time being, fearing that her and Jean may be in danger at Home Farm. Meanwhile Cain, who has been out drinking all night, learns from Marlon about the recent events at Home Farm - that Chris has thrown Charity out of the house and is planning to divorce her. Strategically bumping into Charity in the village, Cain joins her for a huge shopping spree followed by champagne at her hotel. After a few too many drinks Cain escorts Charity up to her room, where they fall into each other's arms once again. Elsewhere Rodney finds it hard convincing his daughter that the property investment plan is watertight. With only 28 days to pay the deposit of one hundred thousand pounds, Nicola is convinced that her dad is about to go bankrupt. After failing to extract investment from Alan, Rodney turns to a loan shark for some additional cash. Ashley makes arrangements for a village talent night, much to the delight of Bob who can’t wait for the opportunity to entertain the masses. Meanwhile, brother Eddie forges another signature on a sales contract– this time Edna’s.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
*Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
*Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
*Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
*Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
*Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
*Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
*Jarvis Skelton - Richard Moore
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
*Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
*Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
*Emily Kirk - Kate McGregor
*Debbie Jones - Charley Webb
===Guest cast===
*Eddie Hope - Nigel Betts
*Garry Vickers - Phil Rowson
*Dave McGee - Steve Garti
==Locations==
*Mill Cottage - Dining room
*Home Farm - Kitchen, grounds and living room
*Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
*Pollard's Factory - Factory floor
*The Antique Barn - Shop floor
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Exterior
*Farrers Barn - Front garden
*Unknown hotel - Bar and corridor
==Notes==
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,860,000 viewers (17th place).
Category:2003 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes