Episode 3216/3217 (8th July 2002)

==Plot==
As Cynthia proudly displays the lavish present she has been saving up for, Latisha feels inadequate, as she can not afford to give her son a proper present for his first birthday! Penniless, Latisha stoops to desperate measures as she heads off to Hotten, with the intention of coming back laden with goodies for Kirk. The Daggerts' house is a hive of activity, as Cynthia makes a birthday cake for Kirk. Distracted from her baking, Cynthia answers a knock at the door. Little did she expect to see the boys in blue! When the police reveal Latisha's been arrested it is the final straw for Cynthia. On her release from police questioning, Latisha faces a further interrogation from her family. Cynthia suspects another stolen credit card spree, but is shocked when Latisha reveals she got cautioned for shoplifting. Village busybodies Edna and Viv are doing a great job of making a mountain out of a molehill, spreading rumours that Zoe started the fire deliberately. Although Chris is desperate to defend his sister's name, he's struggling to deal with Zoe's psychosis. The local newspapers are rife with malicious reports that portray the fire as arson. Fretting that Joseph may be exposed to playground taunts, Chris decides to keep him off school and out of harm's way! Back on dry land, having returned from the cruise, Diane recounts tales of the great time they have had. Puzzled by the lack of response and several glum faces, Diane asks what's wrong. As the penny drops, Diane's good spirits are brought promptly back down to earth as she is told the news of the church fire. To add to the gloomy atmosphere, Diane is unnerved to discover Mack and Angie have become good friends. Post holiday blues have certainly set in! Having counted the minutes to Tricia's return, Marlon is devastated to hear that Tricia has been roped into staying on longer on the cruise, due to staff shortage problems. On the morning after Latisha's arrest, the Daggerts eat their breakfast in silence. Guilty from the consequences of trying to make Kirk's first birthday special, Latisha is keen to talk and take the weight off her shoulders. Quietly fuming with her daughter's insolence, Cynthia is not prepared to brush this one under the carpet! As the guests arrive for Kirk's party, the presents stack up, rubbing salt in Latisha's wounds. On tenterhooks, it doesn't take long before things disintegrate into a family row and Latisha storms out leaving Cynthia apologising to the guests once again. It appears Latisha has underestimated the argument with her mother, as on her return, she is gob-smacked to find her bags packed. The party is certainly over! Latisha has taken advantage of her mother's love on too many occasions, and Cynthia is not prepared to be walked over any more. Crying, Latisha walks towards the Dingles' house, bags in hand. At the hospital, the nurses finally seem to be getting through to Zoe. Having refused to take her medication for several days, she finally seems to see sense and caves in, much to everyone's relief. As Marc hangs up the phone, Angie waits with baited breath to hear if he is going to be re-sentenced for breaking his curfew. Optimistic for the first time, Marc admits the authorities have taken into account his heroic actions at the church fire and overlooked the incident.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox (3216 only)
*Viv Hope - Deena Payne
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp (3216 only)
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock (3216 only)
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell (3216 only)
*Gloria Weaver - Janice McKenzie (3216 only)
*Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
*Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Len Reynolds - Peter Martin
*Ollie Reynolds - Vicky Binns
*Marc Reynolds - Anthony Lewis (3216 only)
*Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
*Cynthia Daggert - Kay Purcell
*Latisha Daggert - Danielle Henry
*Kirk Daggert - Alexander Fothergill (uncredited)
*Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox (3216 only)
*Louise Appleton - Emily Symons
*Ray Mullan - Seamus Gubbins (3216 only)
*Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
*Gabrielle Thomas - Annelise Manojlovic (uncredited)
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Jerry Mackinley - Rob Dixon
*Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley (3216 only)
*Chloe Atkinson - Amy Nuttall
*Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman (3216 only)
*Joseph Tate - Oliver Young (3216 only)
*Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower (3217 only)
*Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby (3217 only)
*Victoria Sugden - Hannah Midgley (3217 only; uncredited)
*Belle Dingle - Emily Mather (3217 only; uncredited)
===Guest cast===
*Nurse Wyatt - Joanna Swain
*Bishop - Peter Cartwright (3216 only)
*Constable - Robert Lawrenson (3216 only)
*Dr. Michael Carrodus - Tom Roberts (3217 only)
==Locations==
*Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Exterior and shop floor
*Main Street
*Home Farm - Living room, kitchen and hallway
*Cemetery
*Holdgate Farm - Hallway and driveway
*Jacobs Fold - Living room/kitchen, exterior and back garden
*Church Lane car park
*Emmerdale Village Institute - Main hall
*Hotten General Hospital - Psychiatric ward (corridor, ward and reception)
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Café Hope - Café
*Church Lane
==Notes==
*This hour-long episode was broadcast at the usual time of 7:00pm.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 9,770,000 viewers (8th place).
Category:2002 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes
Category:Extended episodes