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Emmerdale - Lexi hits rock bottom and Mark is torn

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

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Monday 6 July

Mark wakes in his hotel room only to find Natasha is gone. He finds her enjoying breakfast and is shocked when she notices a call from Faye on his mobile and discards the phone in a pot of coffee. Mark declares that he sees no way to escape from Faye and that Natasha should divorce him if they can't mend their marital problems.

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Natasha is shocked as his forthrightness but quickly gathers back her anger and states that he may not be worth fighting for anyway. They head home and confront the children ready to explain they're getting a divorce, but Natasha backtracks at the last minute. Natasha tells Mark she's decided the only way to make their relationship work is to get rid of Faye and Ryan once and for all. Can the Wyldes unite to silence Faye?

Meanwhile, the doctor tells Lexi at her follow up session that her remaining fallopian tube is damaged and therefore there is no chance she will ever be able to conceive naturally. Lexi returns home and dissolves in floods of tears as her world falls apart around her. Carl gets home from work eager for news and Lexi lies that she was given the all clear. Carl is awkward when Lexi tells him there's no time like the present to start trying for another baby. Despite reservations from Carl, Jimmy and Nicola Lexi pledges to give Carl a child no matter what. Will Carl be honest with his wife that he doesn't want children?

Tuesday 7 July

Faye is rocked when Natasha and Mark arrive and insist she leaves the area. Faye confronts Natasha's intimidation tactics and says no amount of money will convince her to leave.

Realising Natasha is worried for her marriage Faye reminds her that Mark has a son and they'll always have a bond. Getting nowhere fast, Natasha wonders how Faye would cope with a life behind bars and Mark regretfully confirms that he would be willing to go to prison to prove she was in on his disappearance. Natasha tells Faye that they'll set her up for life if she will have nothing to do with them ever again. Faye is still clinging on to the hope that Mark is being manipulated by Natasha and pleads with him to think of Ryan.

Natasha seizes the moment and explains that if she accepts money from them then Ryan won't have to join the army. Faye finally explodes and orders them to get out. On their way out they come face-to-face with Ryan who is confused and disgusted with Mark for bringing his wife to Faye's home. Ryan storms off but when Mark defends his son's anger Natasha slaps him and reminds Mark that she blames him entirely for their problems. Natasha is relieved when Faye takes the money and goes. Can the Wylde family get back to normal?

Meanwhile, Nicola can't believe it when Lexi admits she can no longer have kids. A distraught Lexi goes on to explain that she can no longer give Carl a perfect life and Nicola realises she hasn't told him yet.

Nicola says that she has to be straight with him so Lexi visits Carl and work and tearfully comes clean. Carl comforts her but when he fails to show a shred of emotion Lexi erupts and blames herself for ruining their lives. Scarlett witnesses the exchange and shares her sister's despair while Carl feels totally inadequate. Carl leaves to talk to Jimmy who can't help but criticise his brother's lack of compassion. Jimmy advises him to let things calm down and then admit his true feelings to Lexi. Will Carl carry on his charade with Lexi?

Wednesday 8 July

Mark is hopeful when Natasha tells him Faye took the money. However, his mood is soon dampened when Natasha rejects his offer to take her for dinner. When the key to Faye's apartment arrives in the post Natasha leaves for the flat to check she's really gone. Natasha and Mark are glad to see Faye has gone but it is clear that it will be a long time before their relationship is on the mend. Natasha confesses she saw Mark's affection for Ryan the previous day and worries that they'll always have one foot in his past life. Mark begs her to see past his mistakes but she can't and tells Mark she's going away to clear her head. Will Natasha give up on her marriage?

Elsewhere, Lexi explains to Scarlett that IVF is her only chance of having kids. Scarlett suggests that she go for it believing that Carl would do anything to support her. When he arrives home Lexi broaches the subject and asks for his opinion. When Carl hesitates Lexi senses a problem and wrongly assumes he's worried that IVF will fail. Lexi tries to convince him they can do it together, but will Carl tell her the real reason for his anxiety?

Thursday 9 July

Mark is hurt to find out that Natasha is leaving on holiday sooner than he thought. Nathan is concerned to witness the unease at Home Farm and tells Maisie about the holiday. Taking the opportunity Maisie corners her mother and tells her she's coming on the holiday too. Maisie excitedly breaks the news to Mark who is grimly resigned to being abandoned by his wife. Will Natasha return from holiday with a new outlook on her marriage?

Elsewhere, Lexi's problems are compounded when she learns she's lost her job. Back home Carl is quietly discomfited when Lexi shares the IVF news with Scarlett. Desperate to buy himself time, Carl asks Lexi not to tell anyone they are looking into IVF. Jimmy pours scorn on Carl's latest capitulation and urges him to tell Lexi the truth before it's too late. Will Carl swallow his fears and be straight with Lexi?

Friday 10 July

Nicola does her best to avoid going to the antenatal class by staying late at the farm shop opening. Jimmy finally drags her away from her work and they are greeted by a sickly sweet group leader. Jimmy turns of the charm offensive with the other prospective parents but ends up insulting Nicola by imparting the grisly details of her pregnancy. Jimmy throws himself into the class and proves to be a much better pupil than Nicola who storms out in a huff. Nicola tells him she won't be coming again. Can Jimmy overcome the latest obstacle in Nicola's nightmare pregnancy?

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