Episode 9962 – 9963 | Airs Monday 08 April 2024 at 19:00 on ITV1

Hour-long episode

Lydia tries to ease Ruby’s concerns about Cain’s ultimatum, but when he storms in and grabs Sam’s air fryer from the counter, it’s clear they weren’t empty threats.

Sam, Ruby and Lydia watch on in horror as Cain smashes all three air fryers with a sledge hammer.

Working on her plan to win Cain over, Chas reluctantly agrees to help Ruby out. The Dingles start to arrive for Ruby’s impromptu gathering, including a bewildered Caleb. Realising he has been tricked into attending, Cain is seething.

Caleb and Cain get off to a rocky start but as they appear to be thawing, they’re interrupted by a sudden karaoke performance from a drunken Ruby.

Ruby’s gathering at The Woolpack starts to descend into chaos as she fights for Caleb’s forgiveness. Caleb steps up to defend Ruby and makes it clear to Cain which side he has chosen.

Meanwhile, Claudette makes a suggestion.

Elsewhere, Billy commits to his new plan of becoming a PT.

Also today, Charles and Manpreet get caught in a lie.

Finally, Tom is irritated to see Belle spending time with Vinny and the dogs. When Belle gets called into work, Vinny offers to look after Piper but later Belle is distraught when Vinny tells her that he’s missing. Tom is quick to take on the role of the calm saviour. With Piper missing, Belle and Vinny’s friendship is at breaking point.