Monday, August 19
Following her break-up from Jai, Laurel is grabbing every opportunity to move on with both hands – and suddenly has a great idea. She approaches Gabby with the prospect of buying his shares from The Hide, and she’s thrilled by the prospect.

Charity and Sarah talk to Vinny in Emmerdale

Charity has something planned for Sarah… (Picture: ITV)
Sarah and Charity drive in a flash car in Emmerdale

…it’s a joy ride in a flash car! (Picture: ITV)
Elsewhere, Charity hurries Sarah out of the house and has a proper Dingle surprise up her sleeve. It’s a joy ride in a very flash car, which appears to be stolen!

Later, Charity is left guilty when she pokes fun at Vinny’s sexual inexperience compared to Gabby.

Tuesday, August 20
Following Laurel’s suggestion, Jai is taken aback when Gabby reveals Laurel as the new investor in The Hide.

What will this mean for them moving forward?

Laurel and Gabby chat to Jai in Emmerdale

A chuffed Laurel breaks the news (Picture: ITV)
Romance is in the air for Vinny, as he finally learns to put his insecurities away, sparked on by a snog from Gabby.

Wednesday, August 21
Laurel’s joy comes suddenly crashing down as Jai begins to play nasty in their divorce. During the mediation session, he reveals that he’s sold both Holdgate Farm and Tenants Cottage to pay off some debts, and therefore she’ll be left with nothing in the settlement.

Jai talks to Gabby in Emmerdale

Jai is less than impressed (Picture: ITV)
Gabby and Vinny kiss in Emmerdale

Vinny enjoys a smooch with Gabby (Picture: ITV)
Later, Jai doubts whether he’s done the right thing, but Caleb drips poison into his ear and reiterates that he owes Laurel nothing…

Elsewhere, Gabby and Vinny are on cloud nine and grow closer together, pushing Thomas on the swings in the park. Plus, Mandy finds out that Ella’s 30th is upcoming, what does she have up her sleeve?

Thursday, August 22
Ella can’t believe that Mandy has taken time to surprise her with birthday wishes, but remains anxious when she offers her a full treatment at Pampamanda with before and after photos.

Mandy Dingle looks surprised in Emmerdale

Mandy makes some plans (Picture: ITV)
Rhona shows Ella her phone in Emmerdale

Ella’s been plastered all over social media! (Picture: ITV)
Later, she’s devastated to see that they’ve been posted all over the salon socials and in a rage, she smashes up her birthday cake and heads for the footbridge – overseen by Liam.