Episode 4185 (23rd October 2005)

==Plot==
Ethan is forced to take over the Sunday service when Ashley has to take Gabby to hospital when she swallows some medicine. During the service, Ethan delivers his sermon to the village but shocks the congregation by confessing that he is in love with Laurel. The curate admits that he has been misinforming the Bishop about Ashley and Laurel's relationship in order to keep them apart, and he leaves the village in shame. Ashley apologises for ever doubting Laurel but she is still hurt that he distrusted her. The Bishop tells them that in the light of Ethan's confession, he gives his permission for them to marry. Ashley gets down on one knee and proposes. Over at Home Farm, the Dingles go fishing and Shadrach is positive that he has seen something big and shiny lurking in the depths of the lake. Zak wishfully thinks that they might have struck gold.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Steph Stokes - Lorraine Chase
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
*Dr Adam Forsythe - Richard Shelton
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Gabrielle Thomas - Annelise Manojlovic (uncredited)
*Marlon Dingle - Mark Charnock
*Zak Dingle - Steve Halliwell
*Shadrach Dingle - Andy Devine
*Sam Dingle - James Hooton
*Ethan Blake - Liam O'Brien
*Laurel Potts - Charlotte Bellamy
*Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
*Viv Windsor - Deena Payne
*Kelly Windsor - Adele Silva
*Edna Birch - Shirley Stelfox
*Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
*Delilah Dingle - Hayley Tamaddon
*Carl King - Tom Lister
===Guest cast===
*Receptionist - Georgiea Howarth
*Bishop Postlethwaite - Peter Cartwright
*Dr Lucas - Clare Storey
*Thomas King - Jack Ferguson
*Anya King - Ceryen Dean
==Locations==
*The Grange - Dining room and driveway
*Mill Brook Cottage - Kitchen and living room
*Home Farm - Grounds and riverside
*Playground
*Church Lane
*Main Street
*Hotten General Hospital - Corridor, reception, waiting area and cubicles
*St. Mary's Church - Nave/altar
==Notes==
*Last appearance of Ethan Blake until 18th October 2006.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 8,040,000 viewers (19th place).
Category:2005 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes