Episode 2227 (9th July 1997)

==Plot==
Zoe arrives at a client's farm to find there's nothing wrong. She realises that the call was a hoax and, certain that Butch is behind it, head to the Dingles' to confront him. Zak, Lisa and Marlon tell her that Butch is in his room. They head upstairs to find Butch isn't there and discover a shrine dedicating to Sophie. Realising where he is, they race back to the village. Meanwhile, Sophie is trapped, alone and terrified with raging Butch. Sophie is petrified but she's angry too and tries to get through to him. Zoe, Zak and Lisa arrive and Butch steps out. A disappointed Lisa and an enraged Zak escort him home. Seething with fury, Zak forces him to burn the photos of Sophie and orders him to never see her again. Disgusted with his son, Zak slowly unbuckles his belt, to Butch's terror. The following morning, a dejected and ashamed Butch is shunned by Zak and Marlon. Lisa comforts him and finds the bruises on his arm from Zak's whipping last night. At Oakwell Hall, Kim is casting her expert eye over a desirable stallion. Chris gives feuding chalet-maids Lyn and Kelly an ear-bashing.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Butch Dingle - Paul Loughran
*Sophie Wright - Jane Cameron
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Lisa Clegg - Jane Cox
*Mandy Dingle - Lisa Riley
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
*Kim Tate - Claire King
*Steve Marchant - Paul Opacic
*Ned Glover - Johnny Leeze
*Biff Fowler - Stuart Wade
*Kelly Windsor - Adele Silva
*Lyn Hutchinson - Sally Walsh
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Roy Glover - Nicky Evans
*Charlotte Cairns - Sarah Graham
===Guest cast===
*Edith Ainsworth - Margaret Johnson
*Lord Alex Oakwell - Rupam Maxwell
==Locations==
*Smithy Cottage - Living room, kitchen and exterior
*Ainsworth's Farm - Yard
*Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen, upstairs landing, Butch's room and yard
*Unknown country lane
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Home Farm - Kitchen and office
*Oakwell Hall - Stud farm
*Home Farm Holiday Park - Grounds and staff rec room
*Barn
Category:1997 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes