{"id":42416,"date":"2025-07-07T09:25:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T08:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/?p=42416"},"modified":"2025-07-07T09:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T08:25:38","slug":"classic-emmerdale-preview-its-the-christening-day-but-disaster-is-looming-laurel-gets-some-shocking-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/classic-emmerdale\/classic-emmerdale-preview-its-the-christening-day-but-disaster-is-looming-laurel-gets-some-shocking-news\/","title":{"rendered":" Classic Emmerdale preview: It&#8217;s the Christening day &#8211; but disaster is looming! And Laurel gets some shocking news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the day of the Christening extravaganza in Classic Emmerdale preview for episodes airing on ITV3 Monday July 7 \u2013 Friday July 11. But the vicar\u2019s gone missing, and Bob\u2019s feeling the strain. Will it be a disaster?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Elsewhere, there\u2019s bad news for Laurel when her parents are in an accident, and Rosemary\u2019s got a plan to put the King brothers in prison!<\/p>\n<p>These episodes originally aired in April and May, 2007. Read on to find out more in our Classic Emmerdale preview.<\/p>\n<h2>Lisa lashes out in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>After some advice from Del, Lisa decides to speak to Zak and clear the air, but she\u2019s annoyed when she finds him comforting Rosemary again. Later Rosemary gives Zak a pen knife that belonged to her first husband. Zak\u2019s touched, and when Lisa sees it, he lies and says he found it in Seth\u2019s hide.<\/p>\n<p>Later, furious Lisa marches over to Rosemary\u2019s and confronts her. She confesses that she\u2019s worried Rosemary has replaced her in the family! And then she attacks Rosemary!\u00a0 Zak manages to break up the fight and drags Lisa back to the Dingles\u2019 cottage where they have a blazing row.<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 max-sm:ml-[10px]\">\n          <span class=\"flex-initial mr-2 transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1 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alt=\"Moira struggles to cope and Vanessa has a realisation over Dr Todd\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 8<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira struggles to cope and Vanessa has a realisation over Dr Todd<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">20 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dr-todd-strikes-again-leaving-jacob-distraught\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-06T121823.719.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, May 7<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/jacob-trapped-dr-todd-mandy-makes-big-confession\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-05T124904.081.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, May 6<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/News-split-2026-04-30T115615.768.jpg\" alt=\"Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 11 - 15<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative 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as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">4 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">7 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Belle\u2019s upset and asks Rosemary to put things right. Mrs King does the right thing for once and convinces Lisa that her intentions towards Zak and Belle are honorable.<\/p>\n<h2>Paddy puts his foot in it<\/h2>\n<p>Paddy\u2019s embarrassed when Rita makes a big deal about his heroism over dinner with her parents. When he snaps and tells Rita she\u2019s going over the top, her mum bursts into tears! It turns out Rita\u2019s sister was run over and killed. Paddy feels awful.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<h2>Feeling guilty in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Kelly\u2019s shocked to discover she could be facing years behind bars. In the hope of getting a more lenient sentence, she decides to plead guilty. 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We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, David\u2019s also feeling guilty about what happened with Katie but he continues his plan with Del to swindle Eric.<\/p>\n<h2>Classic Emmerdale: Hari\u2019s plan backfires!<\/h2>\n<p>Grayson finds Hari injecting Boomer the horse. Hari tells him it\u2019s vitamins and encourages Grayson to gamble more money on the race. Grayson gets the cash from his mum, after he finds her in a low moment after being attacked by Lisa!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Louise is worried the horse could be drugs tested, but Hari reassures her. As the day of the race dawns, things start well for Boomer but three fences from the end the horse pulls up with an injury. Hari is devastated and bats off Louise\u2019s attempts to comfort him. Things get even worse when Gray demands his \u00a315k back.<\/p>\n<p>When Rosemary finds out what\u2019s happened she forces Gray to tell her everything and it gives her an idea. She finds Hari and tells him she\u2019s prepared to write off the debt, as long as he does something for her\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Hari\u2019s intrigued and goes to Home Farm to find out more, only to come face to face with Gray. Gray tells Hari that his part of the deal would mean testifying against the Kings, and implicating them in Tom\u2019s murder.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Of course cash-strapped Hari agrees. Gray and Rosemary tell him he has to tell the police that he overheard all three brothers talking about how to get rid of the murder weapon.<\/p>\n<h2>Hari\u2019s in too deep!<\/h2>\n<p>Hari\u2019s willing but when Gray says he needs someone else to back up his story, he goes to Louise. What will she say?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Rosemary isn\u2019t impressed by Hari getting Louise involved and refuses to write off the debt until the Kings are behind bars.<\/p>\n<p>The brothers are shocked to hear Hari and Louise will be testifying against them. Knowing Hari must be lying, Matthew corners the vet and demands to know who\u2019s put him up to lying about what he heard.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Carrie warns Jimmy to stay away from Scarlett.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42458\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42458\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd.jpg\" alt=\"Bob and Viv and the twins\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-1024x863.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-1300x1095.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-768x647.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-1536x1294.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-2048x1725.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-180x152.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-96x81.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-512x431.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804630pd-192x162.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s the big day for the Hopes! (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Christening chaos!<\/h2>\n<p>Ashley\u2019s alarmed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/viv-hope-in-emmerdale-marriage-to-bob-fiery-death-and-actress-deena-paynes-deep-hurt-over-exit\/\">Viv\u2019s Christening plans<\/a> and comes up with a plan of his own. He and Laurel discuss the benefits of small Christenings in Viv\u2019s earshot, and to Ashley\u2019s relief she says she\u2019s going to tone things down. But Donna gets involved and encourages her mum to make it as big and brash as possible!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Bob\u2019s worried about money, though, and asks Jamie and Kelly to contribute instead of buying a present. He turns down Eddie\u2019s offer of assistance, but when Viv\u2019s plans ramp up even more, he reconsiders.<\/p>\n<p>With things growing more extravagant, Bob throws caution to the wind and starts spending! But when he realises the financial predicament he\u2019s in, he makes a phone call about a loan.<\/p>\n<h2>Classic Emmerdale: Mother and daughter united?<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>When Val finds Rodney and Paul trying on their outfits for Sharon\u2019s wedding, she\u2019s glum. Rodney vows to bring mother and daughter back together.<\/p>\n<p>He invites Sharon for a drink in the pub and makes sure Val\u2019s there, too. She \u00a0tries to lay on a guilt trip with her daughter, but Sharon won\u2019t budge and it\u2019s not long before a huge row breaks down.<\/p>\n<p>Paul steps in to separate his mum and his sister, and begs them to forgive one another. Sharon gives in\u00a0 and agrees that Val can attend.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Making plans<\/h2>\n<p>Betty, Edna and Pearl go shopping for supplies for the village show, while Sandy and Len stay at the pub in case Alan shows up. But they get drunk and when Alan does turn up, he leaves again in a huff!<\/p>\n<p>With none of the villagers interested in the show, the oldies decide to make their own float and settle on a futuristic theme.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42456\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42456\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_editorial_804669by-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Emmerdale: Laurel sits by her injured mum's bedside\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laurel sits by her mum\u2019s bedside (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Laurel gets tragic news in Classic Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-opinion-soap-what-to-do-laurel-change-needs-happen\/\">Laurel\u2019s frantically cleaning<\/a>, wanting to impress her parents when they visit. Ashley\u2019s relieved when Emily steps in to help.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Later, Laurel\u2019s nervous as she gets ready for her parents and not impressed when Ashley invites Betty and Sandy to join them.<\/p>\n<p>An unexpected visit from the Bishop, leaves Laurel with yet another mouth to feed and she starts to panic.<\/p>\n<p>But despite Laurel\u2019s worries, the lunch goes well and when everyone has gone, she and Ashley toast the day. Things take a turn though, when the police pay a visit. Laurel\u2019s parents have been in an accident.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>As she sits at their bedside, her dad Doug starts to recover, though mum Hilary is in a coma.<\/p>\n<p>Later, Laurel is worried to find her dad\u2019s hospital bed empty and freshly made. Fearing the worst, she goes to find him and she\u2019s relieved to track him down sitting by her mum\u2019s bedside.<\/p>\n<h2>Things fall apart at the Christening!<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, the bishop offers to step in and take the twins\u2019 Christening.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/characters\/bob-hope-and-his-wives-and-kids-emmerdale-most-married-man-and-his-seven-children\/\">Bob\u2019s relieved at the offer<\/a>, but he has more on his mind! Dawn\u2019s headstone arrives complete with a photograph of Kelly! The grieving dad is more shocked when he realises that the mistake is wall his fault and he is forced to hand over the Christening money to put things right.<\/p>\n<p>As the big day arrives the bishop is surprised to find nine godparents gathered round the font! Bob\u2019s close to losing it and when he realises that he doesn\u2019t have the money to pay the caterers, florist, sculptors or the bakery, he goes into meltdown.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>He turns on his heels, flees from the church and runs away!<\/p>\n<h2>Jimmy takes a chance<\/h2>\n<p>Facing a future without Kelly, Jimmy suggests to his fiancee that they head off to look for Bob. He\u2019s hiding his real plan, which is to go on the run ahead of Kelly\u2019s court hearing the following day. None the wiser about what Jimmy\u2019s up to, Kelly agrees to go and packs a bag.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, Jimmy pays Scarlett a visit to say goodbye. 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