A devastated Ashley heads out of The Woolpack after hearing the news about Marlon and Laurel. He finally realises what Laurel had been trying to tell him in the pub. Soon afterwards, Marlon goes to Tall Trees Cottage and finds Ashley packing. He is apologetic and horrified as a humiliated Ashley asks him to leave him alone as he wants to pack in peace. Later, Sandy is furious to hear Ashley has moved out of Marlon's and snaps at Marlon, just as Ashley arrives. Ashley asks to see his children but they are in bed, so he leaves but makes it clear he would like to tell them the news himself. Towards the end of the day, a devastated Ashley tells Rodney that he should have seen it coming. He realises things will never be the same again. Meanwhile, Diane shows Moira her internet dating profile, l