Eric can't deny that he finds Val having HIV hard to accept, and Val is wounded when he refuses to show her any physical attention. Later, a hurt Val lays into Diane, but is struck when Diane tells her that Eric still loves her - he just needs time. Meanwhile, Belle is thrown when a determined Lisa tells her that they're going away, despite Belle being adamant that she doesn't want to miss Gemma's funeral. Zak is torn but supports Lisa, unaware of the full story she is keeping from him. Elsewhere, Debbie is conflicted about her feelings towards Pete, but seems ready to give him the benefit of the doubt when she turns up at Butlers Farm. However, when Pete questions her mixed signals, it's not long before an embarrassed Debbie changes her mind and heads off. Later, it's Pete's turn to knock