Everyone at Emmerdale Farm has noticed that Michael is behaving strangely. Rachel blames herself. Annie is upset when Joe announces that he is fit and ready to go back to Home Farm. Elizabeth is surprised when Michael turns up at the fish farm to see her. Archie warns Seth not to cross Frank as he is not as gullible as Alan. Annie is still thinking about going to Spain for Christmas. Michael has apologised to Elizabeth for his behaviour. He understands why she has asked Nick to give her away. She knows that something is wrong with him, but he cannot bring himself to confide in her because he is so ashamed. He does admit that he has been very stupid. It is Kathy's birthday. Lynn arrives with a present for her.