Fair City

Just as Pete and Dolores stop being suspiciousabout her, Erica allows herself to get closer to Philip. Hayley rocks James when she reveals herprice of access to the baby.

Hayley is out for blood when James pushes her too far. Erica's wedding nerves go from bad to worse when Teri shows up unannounced.

Ger puts an alternative plan in motion to deal with James permanently. As Erica throws herself into wedding preparations, Teri becomes suspicious of Philip.

A fiery James walks right into Ger and Sharon's trap. Teri gives some surprising advice to a lovelorn Erica. Pete takes extreme measures to buy Hughie's classic car.

Erica plays with fire, but who will get burnt? Hayley lands James in serious trouble when his temper gets the better of him. Lorcan and Ruby's joke backfires.

Erica, on the eve of her wedding, has an agonising choice to make. Hayley is conflicted when Sharon softens her stance on James.

As Erica and Doug prepare to walk down the aisle, Nikki makes a discovery that throws Doug into a spin. When Hayley's water breaks, a desperate James lies in order to be present.

James and Doug race to rescue Hayley, and a heartbroken Doug is in turmoil when an emotional Erica begs him for forgiveness.

James fears Hayley waking while Sharon maintains vigil in hospital. Ger demands revenge on James and finds an unexpected ally in Anto.

Mairead urges Dean to be patient, but Damien is left suspicious by a strange phone call. Sharon is relieved when Hayley wakes but Anto and Ger can't drop their desire for vengeance.

With Damien's suspicions rising, Mairead and Dean realise they are out of options. Despite his own heartbreak, a thoughtful Doug inspires Pete to follow his heart.

Mairead lies that she never slept with Dean. Dean and Damien's feud explodes in public. Emma warns James that his behaviour will lose him his child.

All Dean can do is look on, as Damien presses Mairead to come with him to Germany. James has taken care of Scout, but will that sway Hayley to show him some sympathy?

Damien makes a shocking revelation to Dolores. Ellie gets closer to Greg. Hayley sticks to her guns about James. Melanie hits on a plan to solve her housing problem.

Damien makes a new start. Greg struggles to deal with a smitten Ellie. Hayley's release from hospital has sombre consequences for James. Melanie's housing plan backfires.

Hayley overhears some uncomfortable home truths that send her spiralling. A returning Georgie is forced to rethink his position in the Collins house. When Kira gives Melanie her marching orders, Mondo suggests a possible solution.

Melanie puts her devious plan to secure free accommodation into action. Ger tackles the Collins family's overcrowding crisis. Sharon, urged on by Emma, suggests Hayley allow James spend time with the baby.

Melanie's plans hit a snag as Gwen plays her at her own game. Money worries bedevil the Mullens'. Hayley struggles with her recovery as Anto is confronted with the harm his actions caused.

A scrambling Melanie covers she is using the office as a living space. As Pete slags Paul over his single status, Paul decides to get back in the dating game.

A defeated Paul is oblivious as Steo gets him in his sights. Victor works with Anto to give Babs the perfect homecoming, but she is not pleased about how he did things.

Steo thinks he might have a way to off load his stolen wine, but Paul has other ideas. Kira's attempt to help Melanie out fails to build bridges.

Paul realises he needs a partner. Gwen has to improvise to keep the house together. Nora comes to the rescue.

Gwen's curiosity is piqued when Fergal receives a mystery package in the post. Carol, spinning plates when her taxi app goes down, appeals to Paul and Hughie for help.

The rift between Sharon and Ger widens when the past is resurrected. Ger warns Anto not to reveal the truth about who killed Will Casey but does Anto listen?

The Collins family have it out once and for all, but can they move on from the past? Kira gets busted by Juliet while Paul clashes with Steo over the stolen wine.

The Colins family scramble to stop Anto from telling the truth about the fire. Paul goes to great lengths not to be outdone by Mondo.

Dolores is disappointed when Pete quickly returns to form after a fun holiday away. Nikki scrambles to deal with a Halloween costume crisis.

Pete is determined to get back into Dolores's good books, despite Paul's mischievous meddling. Nikki is in a bind when Kim refuses to go trick or treating.

The fallout after the death of a Carrigstown resident rips through the community. Out for revenge, Hayley makes a shocking decision. The Cassidy's try to come to terms with Mondo's actions. Darren enlists Kim's help to get him out of trouble.

The Collins' react badly when Mondo fails to take Claire's advice. Hayley makes a startling announcement to the community. Pete and Dolores get a date for their divorce but will they go through with it?

Mondo vows to find out who has betrayed him. Dolores is stunned by Pete's declaration. Carol suggests to JJ that Steo feels left out.

Kira must decide if she must confess to Mondo. Steo makes a troubling discovery about JJ Pete realises he has made a terrible mistake.

Mondo shocks his family when he blames Anto for what he did to him. Pete's plan to save his marriage seems doomed. Lorcan reveals his fears for JJ's future.

Pete is fearful of a rejection from Dolores. Jacinta saves the day. Melanie fears Mondo's admission will mean a jail sentence. JJ's amusement at Steo's fears causes a rift.

Kira and Juliet fail to stop Mondo seeing nasty graffiti outside Comet, but their support galvanises him. Dean realises how much he misses Damien as Mairead urges him to open up.

J.J. does Zak a favour. Phoebe refuses to slow down after her injury. Emma tries to intervene in James's love life. Jess offers Zoe some work.

Dolores' plans mean change for the Dillon's, while Emma enlists Gwen to help cheer up James. Zoe has a nasty surprise at work and Phoebe still struggles with her injury.

Zak remains eager to join JJ's poker game. Zak grows suspicious of Gwen's interest in James. Dean and Mairead feel Phoebe's anger.

As tensions escalate, James hatches a drastic plan to thwart Zak. A mischievous Fergal also sets out to scupper Zak.

A cash-strapped Paul is drawn in when Steo proposes a shady scheme. Cass finds the perfect Christmas gift for Darren, but Ger won't budge on price.

Tommy is unimpressed with Emma's treatment of him in front of her clients. Paul has a close shave with a curious Garda Knowles.

Sash is horrified to discover who Zak's new partner in McCoy's is. Emma discovers that James is the cause of Ger's animosity. Paul lands on the wrong side of Garda Knowles.

Zak warns a furious Sash she needs to change tack with James. Meanwhile JJ, eyes on the prize, watches from the shadows. Emma goes to war with Ger.

Hayley returns to Carrigstown with a surprising request for James. How will he respond? Cass Coaches Darren for his school play audition.

James makes a huge mistake when he attacks Hayley for planning to abscond with Scout on Christmas Day. Steo is forced into a dodgy deal with Paul.

James fears he could lose his rights to Scout when Hayley discovers she has been conned. Steo threatens dire consequences for Paul if he agrees to a deal with JJ.

James is determined to win Hayley's heart, but will he succeed? Steo gets wind of Paul's betrayal and exacts revenge. It's a tense Christmas Day in the Cassidy household.