Episode 2626 (23rd December 1999)

==Plot==
Ashley is a man on a mission - he is determined to find out the truth behind Gavin's sudden disappearance - and nothing will get in his way. Alan puts him off the scent when he tells him that Gavin is visiting his parents. But his suspicions go back into overdrive when Bernice's mask begins to slip. Tricia tries to stop him interfering, but Ashley is not prepared to take no for an answer. Bernice's mum Diane returns to the village, unaware of her daughter's heartbreak. Chris's Christmas Party turns into a shambles when he catches Sean chatting up Claudia. The drunken Tate considers himself a better catch and makes a pass at her - much to Claudia's horror. Unable to put up with her boss's sleazy ways, she slaps him and immediately resigns. Zoe tries to make Claudia reconsider, and suceeds. And Paddy invites Jason to spend Christmas Day at the Dingles.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Tricia Stokes - Sheree Murphy
*Viv Windsor - Deena Payne
*Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
*Betty Eagleton - Paula Tilbrook
*Seth Armstrong - Stan Richards
*Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
*Bernice Blackstock - Samantha Giles
*Paddy Kirk - Dominic Brunt
*Chris Tate - Peter Amory
*Zoe Tate - Leah Bracknell
*Angie Reynolds - Freya Copeland
*Kathy Glover - Malandra Burrows
*Graham Clark - Kevin Pallister
*Sean Reynolds - Stephen McGann
*Jason Kirk - James Carlton
*Claudia Nash - Susan Duerden
*Pete Collins - Kirk Smith
*Terry Woods - Billy Hartman
*Jack Sugden - Clive Hornby
*Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
===Guest cast===
None.
==Locations==
*The Woolpack - Public bar, back room, ladies' toilets and Bernice's room
*Home Farm - Living room, hallway and kitchen
*Smithy Cottage - Living room, kitchen and front garden
==Notes==
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 11,680,000 viewers (20th place).
Category:1999 episodes
Category:Emmerdale episodes