Marlon despairs over departing son Leo

Paddy is convinced Marlon has a surprise planned for his stag do, but is guilty when Marlon puts him straight. He hasn't given it much thought, as he is spending as much time as possible with his son. Marlon explains Paddy and Rhona's stag and hen party are in the same place at the same time. Paddy makes light of this, but Marlon is too upset to joke with him.

Later in The Woolpack, Paddy makes a speech about the big adventure he and Rhona are about to go on. Marlon's hurt becomes too much and he slips away to the kitchen unnoticed. Later, he tells Paddy he has tried his hardest to feel part of their plans but he can't. He asks Paddy to change his mind but is devastated when Paddy is unwilling to even consider. Later, an upset Marlon assures Laurel he will do anything it takes to stop them taking Leo away.

Meanwhile, Charity is impressed as Rishi shows her all the false addresses, information and customer comments he has created for the business. They are excited as they head out for the meeting. Later, Charity is beaming as she and Rishi celebrate the business meeting. They are enthusiastic about how well it went. Nikhil is suspicious of what they are up to.

Elsewhere in the village, Nikhil almost catches Jai secretly looking for brochures of flats to house Rachel and her unborn child.

Also today, Amy is mortified when Kerry launches herself at Cain in an attempt to stick up for her.