Christina sets off to find Bob

It's Hogmanay in Shieldinch and Christina would love nothing more than for Big Bob to come home. She is devastated when the letters she sent him are returned unopened, and even more so when Molly tells her that Bob has decided to move to Dublin in the New Year and won't be coming back.

Christina decides that she has to see him face-to-face and is certain she can change his mind. She asks Nicole to help her, and the two head off with Stevie and his van to find Bob. However, the reaction Christina receives from Bob leaves her heartbroken. At the same time, Stevie and Nicole use the opportunity away from their family to get closer.

Meanwhile, Eileen visits the deli and finds Iona with a mouse problem. Iona is concerned, but Eileen tells her that she will get her colleague from environmental health to come and have a look. Luckily, the infestation hasn't started at the deli so Iona is off the hook - but the problem lies further down the street at the Oyster.

When Eileen tells Gina that she will have to close for at least two weeks, Gina is furious with Eileen for getting the council involved, so it looks like it won't be the start of a happy New Year for the sisters.

Elsewhere, Gabriel is keen to talk to Leyla and find out how she feels about their kiss. However, Leyla is being cold and trying to avoid being left alone with her brother-in-law. When Gabriel and Iona are left to organise an engagement party for Stella and Bob, Stella remarks on what a good team they make. This puts ideas in Iona's head and Gabriel realises that he can use her to see how Leyla reacts.