Faye's shocked to hear about the vow ceremony

Natasha tells Mark that they need to watch Cain as he won't back down easily. Her prophecy plays out in the village when Maisie tells Cain that his flirting will not go unrewarded. Back at Home Farm, Natasha is interrupted from the preparations by a knock at the door - it's Faye.

After a decidedly awkward conversation about job vacancies, Faye is horrified to discover what event Natasha is preparing for. Mark is stunned to be told about the unexpected incident and angrily rips up Faye's CV in front of a puzzled Natasha. Can Mark hide the real reason behind his anxiety?

Despite having suffered a suspected heart attack, Pollard's adamant that he won't give up on the election. David seeks answers from his father but Pollard refuses to talk to him and David is none the wiser as to his health issues.

When David later overhears a minor argument between Val and Pollard, he demands answers. Pollard lies that he invented an illness to guilt David into pulling out of the election.

Val is incredulous and begs him not to beckon an early grave as an act of male pride, but he won't be told. Pollard attempts to apologise to David for lying but is told that he's a despicable father. Will the election damage their relationship beyond repair?

Elsewhere, Doug wonders how he can help when he discovers the rift between Laurel and Ashley. He later finds Ashley and realises that there's been a breakdown in communication - Laurel and Ashley want to talk about their feelings, but can't.

Doug hastily arranges an opportunity for them to chat and Laurel soon discovers that Ashley is worried about damaging their marriage so soon after they've gotten back on track. Laurel manages to calm his fear and they agree to try for a baby at a time in the future when they both feel ready.