Robert enjoys his first Christmas with Aaron, Liv and the rest of the Dingles. Val is kidnapped by the Dingles and overhears Eric's true plans. However, life at the Dingles was difficult for Emily. Donny terrorises the Dingles on Lachlan's orders as revenge. The Dingles and Jai then confront a bitter Charity, who eventually confesses. Knowing Sadie is responsible, they fight before she returns to the Dingles. Soon, all the Dingles admitted killing her to protect Sam. The river then flows through the Dingles where towards Brook Lane is Four Arches Bridge. Anything else, from the uniform to school trips, were to be funded by the Dingles. The Dingles throw him out and allow Debbie to return. The Dingles throw Debbie out and Andy takes the children away. She moves in with the Dingles and gets a job as barmaid at The Woolpack. The Dingles believe that Luke murdered Ben and they make his life difficult. Dingles personality is usually quite calm despite his voice sounding a bit crazed.