Mel pleads with Laurel not to attend the hearing

Ashley is disheartened when Laurel refuses to attend the parental hearing the following day, but Betty warns her not to alienate her husband. Her feelings are complicated further when Mel arrives to plead with her not to attend the hearing, insisting that the judge will then leave Arthur with her. Laurel breaks down in tears and when Ashley returns he slams Mel's behaviour. After Mel leaves, Laurel is stunned to hear Ashley exclaim that if she can't accept Arthur, she cannot be part of the family. Will Laurel risk losing everything?

Elsewhere, Marlon is thrilled to have been given Antony Worrall-Thompson's number and calls the chef later that day. He is taken aback when Antony tells him that he's got an audition for a local cookery show and shares his good news with Donna. Desperate to both celebrate and practise, Marlon cooks a romantic meal for Donna in the Woolpack. But a jealous onlooker lurks in the corner, how long can he hide his feelings?

Meanwhile, Andy is furious after the E. coli scandal hampers his efforts at the cattle market and he insists that Jo sells the goats. After shopping for a dolls house for Sarah's birthday, Jo hides the gift in the barn and finds Sam who asks for reassurance about his job. Jo tells him that she'll talk to Andy, but her husband watches from nearby and worries about the subject of their conversation. Andy reacts badly and demands that Jo fire Sam. Is Jo willing to give up both a worker and a friend?