Fair City [News, Spoilers and Discussion v2]

In Monastery Avenue, Vivienne is overjoyed when Zumo and Decco present her Christmas present - Denzo - but her happiness quickly turns to worry when she questions why he is here and whether Ritchie knows he left. He deflects questions about what he has been doing and says he just wants to enjoy Christmas with his family.

Later, Bob calls to the Bishops' house and tells them that he knows Denzo is there. He says that he's giving them a chance as Paul knows about Denzo and is going to tell Deegan tomorrow. Later, the distraught family say goodbye to him again and he leaves Carrigstown with Eileen for good.


Meanwhile, Ben is delighted that he got a camera from Santa, which not only takes pictures but records video clips as well. Later, Jo has the camera in her bag when she talks to Dearbhla, begging her to try and move forward from what has happened. Towards the end of the day, Dermot places the camera under the tree and as he leaves the room, a taped conversation between an angry Dearbhla and upset Jo can be heard from the camera...

Elsewhere, Bela, Suzanne, Charlie, Esther and Yvonne gather for their Christmas meal in Vinos. As the girls prepare it, Charlie threatens to go to the community centre for a 'proper Christmas dinner'. Suzanne and Esther happily watch Bela and Charlie suffer and enjoy every minute of winding each other up. Soon afterwards, Esther and Yvonne start to annoy each other, and Esther makes things worse when she tells a disappointed Bela that she knows the sex of the baby.

Also today, some mistletoe causes Val and Leo to kiss, Sash and Dean to kiss, and Pete and Dolores kiss and make up

An anxious Dermot tells Jo that one of his old clients has started in a new organisation and offered him a new job as head of accounts. The only problem is that the new job is in Galway. Jo is delighted as it means she can get away from the Dillons, but she fails to persuade Dermot to accept the job.

Later, Jo calls the social worker and secretly enquires about keeping the girls if she relocates to Galway. Dermot is conflicted when he realises how much Jo wants to move away. She asks him to think of her and Ben - saying that they need a secure future.

Meanwhile, Val meets with Dolores and tells her that she thinks Leo is avoiding her. Later, Val meets Leo and she notes that he didn't flee when he saw her this time. She tells him that he needs to start chasing her a bit more.

Elsewhere, Dean asks Sash for a chance and they decide to take their relationship slowly and not to become physical until they know it means something. They try to do the '40 days, 40 night wait'

Jo insists to Dermot that she is serious about leaving Carrigstown. After Jo confides in Dolores and Pete about the job offer, Pete tells Dermot that jobs are slow and he would snap up the Galway job if he were him. Soon afterwards, Dermot meets with Judith and Tommy over the situation. Tommy says that a move is a great idea and Judith remains silent, knowing why Tommy is really offering this advice.

Later, Dermot tells Jo that he has decided to take the job. The pair realise they have to tell the girls, so they gather everyone around the table and tell them what is happening. But the news is received badly by Kelly and Zoe, while Ben begs for his new sisters to be allowed to move.

Meanwhile, Leo meets with Val and asks her out on a proper date, much to Val's delight. He tells her that he is going to make lunch for her at his house, but the meeting doesn't go well. Later, Val stands up Leo for their double date with Dolores and Leo.

Elsewhere, Sash and Caoimhe continue to argue; Dolores is shocked that Wayne is still so down and out; while Sash questions Dean's ability to remain abstinent.

In the Faheys' house, Dermot is feeling increasingly guilty about leaving and betraying Kelly and Zoe. Both girls are ignoring Jo as they know she pushed to leave Carrigstown. Later, as the shelter fundraiser begins, Dermot stands up and makes a speech about his wife and how wonderful she is. He also includes Tommy in his thanks. Jo is extremely uncomfortable and Dearbhla throws her hateful looks.

Soon afterwards, Dearbhla storms out and Judith follows. Silence ensues and Tommy and Jo are forced to cover for the goings-on, but Bob is suspicious. Later, Dermot tells the Dillons that they are definitely moving and Judith notes how devastated he is to lose the girls. She tells Tommy how bad she feels and is shocked at how callous Tommy is in response.

Meanwhile, Dolores is disappointed to hear that Wayne didn't get the contact he was looking for. Later, Dolores tells Wayne that she has always believed in him and is going to gift him €30,000.

Elsewhere, Neasa and Sash make peace with each other; Leo admits that his dating skills are rusty; while Sash and Dean's flirtation is cut short when Neasa and a shocked Caoimhe walk in on them.