Episode 5562 (22nd March 2010)

==Plot==
Aaron's annoyed with Paddy for constantly checking up on him. Full of turmoil, Aaron paces the village alone and finds himself back at the gay bar. Forcing his fears out of his mind, he hurries inside and is awkward when Jackson starts chatting to him. Aaron sits alone feeling out of his depth and is shocked when Jackson asks if he'd like a game of pool. Panicking about his situation, Aaron quickly makes an excuse and leaves. Outside, Aaron angrily kicks and punches some bins, unable to cope with his feelings. Meanwhile, Ashley struggles to maintain his composure as he tries to hide his secret. Lying to Laurel, Ashley insists that he's simply struggling with work. However, Sandy returns from visiting Jasmine and is taken aback by Ashley's unusually withdrawn attitude. Feeling guilty for being so abrasive, Ashley heads to the church to pray for guidance. Elsewhere; Chas is cynical about Nicola's forced pleasantness but is enjoying watching her close to cracking; Lisa puts on a brave face as Belle visits her in prison; Sam snaps at Zak for bad mouthing Olena; and Jai agrees to give Lizzie a chance at working at the factory.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
*Ryan Lamb - James Sutton
*Aaron Livesy - Danny Miller
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Laurel Thomas - Charlotte Bellamy
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Sam Dingle - James Hooton
*Belle Dingle - Eden Taylor-Draper
*Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
*Chas Dingle - Lucy Pargeter
*Nicola De Souza - Nicola Wheeler
*Scarlett Nicholls - Kelsey-Beth Crossley
*Olena Petrovich - Carolin Stoltz
*Eric Pollard - Christopher Chittell
*Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
*Diane Sugden - Elizabeth Estensen
*Lizzie Lakely - Kitty McGeever
*Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
*Carl King - Tom Lister
*Jimmy King - Nick Miles
*Andy Sugden - Kelvin Fletcher
*Lisa Dingle - Jane Cox
*Jai Sharma - Christopher Bisson
*Adam Barton - Adam Thomas
*Gabrielle Thomas - Annelise Manojlovic
*Sandy Thomas - Freddie Jones
*Arthur Thomas - Alfie Clarke (uncredited)
*Jackson Walsh - Marc Silcock
===Guest cast===
*Anya King - Millie Archer
*Barmaid - Claire Eden
*Bloke 1 - Kieran Hardcastle
*Bloke 2 - Kris Mochrie
==Locations==
*Windsor & Dingle - Forecourt and garage
*Mulberry Cottage - Kitchen and living room
*Wishing Well Cottage - Living room/kitchen
*Mill Cottage - Dining room and living room
*The Grange - Driveway
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*Main Street
*Skipdale Women's Prison - Visiting area
*Village Store, Post Office & Off-Licence - Exterior
*Smithy Cottage - Front garden
*Hotten street
*Bar West - Bar
*St. Mary's Church - Nave/altar
==Notes==
*First appearance of Jackson Walsh.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,230,000 viewers (12th place).
Category:2010 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes