Episode 3278 (2nd October 2002)

==Plot==
Eric admits to Rodney that he would be devastated if he lost Gloria over his affair with Glynis. When Rodney offers some re-assuring advice Eric is not so sure. Fearing the worst, he decides her has some grovelling do and begs Gloria to give their marriage a second chance. Eric thinks he is hearing things when she tells him to continue the affair. Confused by Gloria's strange logic, Eric refuses to go along with it but as the women run his life he realises he has little choice in the matter. Glynis has been fundamental to his campaign developments so far, and they cannot afford to lose her help. Marlon is put out by Tricia's odd behaviour to her mother, as Steph has been keen to help out as much as possible with the wedding preparations. Stubborn Tricia finally agrees that Steph can be involved but only on her own terms. Steph is touched by Marlon's caring nature. It is clear she has taken a real shine to her future son in law. There are rumours in the village that Edith's sister Elsie has gone back to New Zealand putting Marlon and Tricia's dream home on the market. Tricia contemplates whether they should put in an offer, but sensible Marlon reminds her that they have already lost thousands on the house. Cain has been watching the blossoming relationship between his ex Angie and Syd from afar until now. He decides to confront Angie about it, making it clear he is jealous. She re-buffs his childish remarks. Mack's food poisoning scare is playing havoc at The Woolpack as Diane has to tell Betty off for bringing in her own packed lunch. Zoe has been feeling under the weather for days. But she faces village gossip to attend Ashley's service, but during the mass Zoe is overwhelmed by a strange feeling. Dizzy, she is worried that she is going to be sick and leaves immediately.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
*Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
*Rodney Blackstock - Patrick Mower
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
*Stephanie Stokes - Lorraine Chase
*Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
*Sydney Woolfe - Nathan Gladwell
*Viv Hope - Deena Payne
*Jerry Mackinley - Rob Dixon
*Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
*Christopher Tate - Peter Amory
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
*Gloria Pollard - Janice McKenzie
*Donna Windsor - Verity Rushworth
*Seth Armstrong - Stan Richards
*Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
===Guest cast===
None.
==Locations==
*Farrers Barn - Front garden and living room/kitchen
*Main Street
*The Woolpack - Public bar and kitchen
*Victoria Cottage - Living room
*Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Shop floor and exterior
*Home Farm - Living room
*Pollard's Factory - Office
*Emmerdale Village Institute - Main hall
*Area behind Emmerdale Village Institute
*The Ford
==Notes==
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,840,000 viewers (12th place).
Category:2002 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes