David upsets Leyla

Belle begins to confide in Will about Zak’s disappearance but then lies that her dad has gone to work in South America. Word reaches the villagers that Zak is innocent and Shadrach starts to spread the word in the hope that he will return in time for Belle’s reading at the Easter celebrations.

Lisa is grateful but warns that if Zak disappoints Belle by not turning up, there will be hell to pay. Will word of Zak’s redemption find him somewhere in the Dingleverse?

Elsewhere, Lexi confronts Carl for avoiding her and complains that Nicola and Jimmy have more of a spark than they do. Carl sidesteps her attempts to engage him and leaves, enraging his new bride. Will Lexi be able to kick-start her marriage?

Meanwhile, Lee is adamant that he won’t forgive Mick or return to work for the Wyldes. Katie appeals to Nathan on Lee’s behalf. Back in the village, Mick begs Lee for a chance to explain and his grandfather’s passion melts Lee’s front.

Mick explains that he’s in debt and desperate. Seeing the reality of his situation, Lee forgives him and offers to move in and help him financially.

Later, Nathan attempts to create a rift between Katie and Lee by coercing her into having a drink with him. Nathan offers Lee his job back to stay in favour with Katie, but Lee throws it back in his face, making Nathan appear the better man.

After spending the afternoon together, Nathan walks Katie home. He leans in and Katie expects a kiss. However, he pecks her on the cheek, leaving Katie feeling strangely unsatisfied. Have Katie's attentions shifted to Nathan?

Elsewhere, David is gutted to see how upset Leyla is when he admits that he doubts her sick mother story.