Episode 5424 (12th October 2009)

==Plot==
After dumping her son on Marlon at the Woolpack, Charity returns from seeing a solicitor in town to find Debbie babysitting after the mischievous mite went missing in the pub under Marlon's reluctant care. Keen to discover what her mother's up to, the penny soon drops when Charity's explanation leads to the subject of getting her hands on Michael's money. Distraught to hear that her own offer of money - and indeed a roof over her head - isn't enough, Debbie tearfully pleads with Charity to stick around. Sally continues to play the woeful housewife, but after over-hearing her spearheading a heated conversation with Vincent on the phone, Laurel is left sceptical of the truth behind their separation. Suspicion aroused, Laurel airs her concerns to Ashley about Sally's inconsistency, and after failing to get any reaction other than sorrow for his ex, a frustrated Laurel takes it upon herself to address the matter with a coy Sally. Later, Ashley returns home to be confronted with an announcement from Sally that she will be out of their hair by the end of the week. She's pleased when it causes tension between him and Laurel. Elsewhere, with her bravado back in full swing, Chas asks Diane if she has any hours for her at the Woolpack. Unable to help her out, Diane suggests she talk to Jai so turning on the charm, Chas broaches the subject with Jai. Also, Gennie leaves Faye curious after talking about Katie’s chequered past. Holly continues to toy with Aaron who is still in constant pursuit of her.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Sally Spode - Sian Reeves
*Laurel Thomas - Charlotte Bellamy
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Gabrielle Thomas - Annelise Manojlovic (uncredited)
*Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
*Carl King - Tom Lister
*Jimmy King - Nick Miles
*Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
*Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
*Noah Tate - Jack Downham
*Nikhil Sharma - Rik Makarem
*Jai Sharma - Christopher Bisson
*Faye Lamb - Kim Thomson
*Priya Sharma - Effie Woods
*Diane Sugden - Elizabeth Estensen
*Adele Allfrey - Tanya Vital
*Gennie Walker - Sian Reese-Williams
*Jamie Hope - Alex Carter
*Pearl Ladderbanks - Meg Johnson
*Sandy Thomas - Freddie Jones
*Brenda Walker - Lesley Dunlop
*Ryan Lamb - James Sutton
*Debbie Dingle - Charley Webb
*Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
*Aaron Livesy - Danny Miller
*Adam Barton - Adam Thomas
===Guest cast===
None.
==Locations==
*Mulberry Cottage - Front garden, living room and kitchen
*Pear Tree Cottage - King & Sons office
*The Woolpack - Kitchen, public bar and beer garden
*Sharma & Sharma - Office, factory floor and staff room
*Café Hope - Café
*Windsor & Dingle - Forecourt
*Hotten Road
*Main Street
*Tug Ghyll - Living room/kitchen
==Notes==
*A woman who comes to Mulberry Cottage with her fiance is uncredited despite a line of dialogue.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 7,480,000 viewers (14th place).
Category:2009 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes