It's the end of an era for the Sugden family, as Emmerdale Farm goes under the hammer at auction. But Jack's hopes of escaping from his financial nightmare are dealt a blow when Chris tells him that he has no intention of bidding for the farm. Jack is distressed when the land fails to reach its reserved price and is withdrawn from the auction. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, and a bidding war begins between Chris and Ray for the farmhouse. Latisha confides in Jason that she is sick of her mother treating her like a child.