It’s Arthur’s birthday and while Laurel prepares for the party, Doug makes arrangements to leave the village with Hilary.

How will Laurel react after having him with her all this time?

Later on, her father has more shocking news…

Meanwhile, there’s a bidding war between Carl and Anna over Mill Cottage. Who will win the property?

Finally, a happy Jo tells Diane she has high hopes for the future of her marriage.

It’s a little hard to believe after Andy’s brutal beatings. Can the pair really put his abuse behind them?