Episode 8902 (1st December 2020)

==Plot==
A stressed Laurel has spent the night thinking over her options and takes her mood out on Arthur. At Woodbine Cottage, Dawn worries about covering the cost of Lucas' Christmas presents but is determined to pay for it all herself. Harriet fears this might push Dawn back into prostitution but Dawn is adamant she's not going back there again. Cain is in a mood as it's Kyle's birthday and he's not getting to see him as Amy's taken him away for a few days. Chas bumps into Noah on his way to college and assures the teen that Charity will sort herself out but Noah is past caring. He's fed up with Charity, college and life in general. Chas reminds Noah that the world is his oyster and he can do whatever he wants. Will isn't looking forward to the prospect of spending Christmas alone at the B&B. Moira brings Cain coffee and cake to cheer him up and soon the couple are getting frisky in the garage. Mandy is missing Vinny so she plasters Wishing Well Cottage in wall-to-wall tinsel to cheer herself up. Paul encourages Mandy to go and see Vinny. After a quickie in the garage, Cain is cold towards Moira. Laurel apologises to Arthur for being narky this morning then sends him to the café so she and Jai can discuss the CVS test. Mandy calls by the Mill to see Vinny. When Moira messes up The Woolpack's meat order, Rhona realises Moira's mind is on Cain rather than work. Mackenzie overhears and questions if Cain's realised he shouldn't trust a slapper. After her brother walks off, Moira confides in Rhona that she thinks Cain regrets getting back together so Rhona offers to babysit Isaac tonight so Cain and Moira can find their old spark. Harriet suggests Will spends Christmas Day at Woodbine Cottage with Dawn and Lucas as she'll be busy anyway. Wendy reminds the vicar she won't be busy all day and questions if she really wants to spend Christmas Day without her family. Jai and Laurel discuss whether to take the CVS test. Jai asks Laurel if the results actually matter. Would an unfavourable result change things? Laurel thinks it could. She reminds Jai that the baby could potentially have a lot of additional needs which would have a huge impact on their other children's lives. Jai states they'd cope but Laurel wants the results before making an informed decision on whether they'd be able to manage or not so she decides to take the test. Wendy thinks Harriet deserves to have Christmas with her family but Harriet has made her decision. Wendy concludes Harriet is punishing herself for cheating on Will and reminds her God is all about forgiveness. Harriet comments somethings don't deserve to be forgiven which leads Wendy to wonder if there's something else bothering Harriet but Harriet claims she's fine. Mandy invites Vinny and Liv to Wishing Well Cottage for dinner but Vinny makes excuses not to attend so he can avoid Paul. Liv tells Vinny he needs to find a way to see Mandy when Paul isn't around. Cain returns to Butlers Farm to find Moira's prepared them a romantic meal. Moira suggest that after dinner, they snuggle up on the sofa and watch a movie but Cain rejects her advances claiming to be tired. Moira questions what the problem is. Instead of giving Moira answers, Cain heads to the pub alone.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Laurel Thomas - Charlotte Bellamy
*Arthur Thomas - Alfie Clarke
*Dawn Taylor - Olivia Bromley
*Harriet Finch - Katherine Dow Blyton
*Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
*Noah Dingle - Jack Downham
*Moira Dingle - Natalie J Robb
*Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
*Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw
*Will Taylor - Dean Andrews
*Mandy Dingle - Lisa Riley
*Paul Ashdale - Reece Dinsdale
*Jai Sharma - Christopher Bisson
*Vinny Dingle - Bradley Johnson
*Aaron Dingle - Danny Miller
*Liv Flaherty - Isobel Steele
*Mackenzie Boyd - Lawrence Robb
*Rhona Goskirk - Zoe Henry
*Wendy Posner - Susan Cookson
===Guest cast===
None
==Locations==
*Mulberry Cottage - Living room
*Woodbine Cottage - Living room and kitchen
*Barton and Dingle Automotives - Forecourt
*Main Street
*The Woolpack - Beer garden
*Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
*Apartment One, Mill Cottage - Living room/kitchen
*Butlers Farm - Kitchen
==Notes==
*First appearance of Arthur Thomas since 13th May 2020.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 5,917,487 viewers (15th place).
Category:2020 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes