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Rita invites Emily and Norris to spend New Year with her and Anthony. Curly and Emma leave on their honeymoon. Roy and Hayley are both upset at seeing Wayne Hayes returned to the children's home. Sally is suspicious of Natalie's motives towards Kevin. Martin visits Rebecca. She admits that had he not turned up, she would not have gone to look for him. Although she tries desperately to hide her feelings for him, it is too much. She breaks down and they end up sleeping together. Gail tells Sally and Rita that Christmas was a success with Martin and she is confident that their relationship has turned a corner.