Episode 8906 (4th December 2020)

==Plot==
Priya asks David if she can have Amba for Christmas as she could go with some cheering up now that her and Al's wedding plans have been put on ice. When David agrees, Meena begins planning Christmas for her and David. Paul continues to urge Liv to see a doctor but Liv refuses and reminds Paul if he spills her secret, she'll reveal he's still betting. Eric and Brenda return to Emmerdale and Brenda drags Eric straight to the café to check-up on things. She's impressed with how the business has been run in her absence until she learns Nicola has been in charge. Manpreet is surprised to learn Meena plans to spend Christmas with David. Rishi discourages Manpreet from interfering. Brenda tells Nicola she can leave the café now that she's back but Nicola refuses, reminding Brenda that not only is she a partner, but she's kept the place running in the midst of a global pandemic. When Nicola questions why Brenda isn't thanking her, Brenda blurts out she can't face the thought of working with her. Priya and Jai argue about Al again; Jai believes Priya is so desperate for love, she's prepared to overlook who Al really is. Priya acknowledges Al has done some terrible things but she still loves him. Jai tells his sister he wants her to be safe and happy. When Al states that's all he wants for Priya too, Jai agrees to he'll stay out of things. Paul pops by the Mill and continues to encourage Liv to tell her loved ones about her seizure. At that moment, Aaron returns home. David seeks Manpreet's insight on Meena. Manpreet warns David that Meena gets bored easily and advises him not to kid himself that their relationship is something it's not. Aaron assumes Paul is at the Mill to ask for more hours at the scrapyard and explains there isn't the work. When Aaron heads upstairs, Liv thanks Paul for not saying anything. Al flirts with his mysterious woman over the phone but quickly hangs up when Priya enters the room. Priya informs Al that she's told Rishi she's accepting the money as a loan. Al doesn't like it but Priya presses on with the wedding planning regardless. Brenda informs Nicola that now that she's back, they can go back to normal. Nicola agrees to bow out of the café on the condition that Brenda returns her investment. Brenda can't afford that so she's stuck with Nicola. Meena introduces herself to Eric as David's girlfriend. Eric isn't impressed as he's heard from Tracy that Meena cut and run from the B&B without paying her bill. This is news to David. He tells Meena they should spend Christmas with their own families and put a break on things. Liv defends Paul to Vinny which confuses Vinny as he though Liv hated his dad. Meena returns to Holdgate Farm and informs Manpreet and Rishi that David has dumped her. Meena soon realises Manpreet has spoken to David and is furious that her sister has ruined her relationship. She declares she won't forgive Manpreet for this then storms off.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*David Metcalfe - Matthew Wolfenden
*Meena Jutla - Paige Sandhu
*Priya Kotecha - Fiona Wade
*Paul Ashdale - Reece Dinsdale
*Liv Flaherty - Isobel Steele
*Brenda Walker - Lesley Dunlop
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Nicola King - Nicola Wheeler
*Manpreet Sharma - Rebecca Sarker
*Rishi Sharma - Bhasker Patel
*Al Chapman - Michael Wildman
*Jai Sharma - Christopher Bisson
*Jimmy King - Nick Miles
*Aaron Dingle - Danny Miller
*Vinny Dingle - Bradley Johnson
===Guest cast===
None
==Locations==
*David's Shop - Exterior and shop floor
*Main Street
*Church Lane
*Café Main Street - Interior
*Hawksford Outdoor Pursuits - Office
*Apartment One, Mill Cottage - Living room/kitchen
*Holdgate Farm - Driveway
==Notes==
*First appearances of Eric Pollard and Brenda Walker since 1st June 2020.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 5,541,588 viewers (22nd place).
Category:2020 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes