Where the Heart Is

Ruth discovers that she's pregnant with her second child. Cheryl drops a bombshell that threatens her marriage and there's a new face in Skelthwaite.

Vic is mortified after his tackle on Michael Turner puts the man's future in jeopardy. An argument between Michael and his father ends in violence.

While Simon and Ruth receive devastating news, Alison and Stephen's relationship heats up. Simon is furious about it - and Peggy's not happy either.

Stephen is hit by a bombshell: Jacqui is eight weeks pregnant and she wants to bring the baby up on her own.

Jacqui's words are ringing in Stephen's ears as he goes back to Bristol University. Cash goes missing from a disabled man's home and Jacqui's the prime suspect.

Peggy proves a natural Italian speaker. Sandra has a trying day at work as a carer.

Stephen is hurt when Jacqui excludes him from another step in their baby's development. Henry organizes a team-building weekend in the Lake District.

A young woman leaves a baby on the doorsteps of Skelthwaite Medical Center. Meanwhile, Jacqui and Stephen head out for a romantic night.

Ruth and Simon are distraught when baby Alfie is rushed into hospital. Fists fly between Tom Lewis and a man he thinks is having an affair with his wife.

Ruth's simmering discontent with Simon finally erupts. The music teacher at Lucy's school tries to kill himself. Stephen seeks solace in Jacqui.

Stephen and Jacqui are finally reconciled, but Simon and Ruth still live apart. The merged Skelthwaite Scorpions' and Hoxton Giants' game ends in a brawl.

Jacqui and Stephen hope for new beginnings as they set up home in their own cottage.

Dick finds out why Cheryl has been unable to conceive, and Ruth is forced to make some uncomfortable decisions about her future.

As Peggy worries about Jacqui's blood pressure, the birth of her first grandchild doesn't run smoothly for entirely different reasons.