Fair City’s Paul Brennan floored as daughter Ruth shares big news

A downbeat Paul hides his true feelings when he reaches out to Ruth on Sunday night’s Fair City.

Zoe gets an idea when Paul complains about business being slow. J.J. is given pause for thought when he notices Paul’s business struggling.

Zoe pitches her food delivery service idea to a receptive Paul.

When Pete sees J.J.’s accountant at Vino’s, he warns Paul against getting involved.

Paul is floored when he learns that Ruth wants to stay in Spain for good. Pete tries to comfort a shocked Paul.

When Paul closes Vinos early, J.J. insists on having a lock-in to cheer him up.

J.J. offers to help Vinos – on the condition that Paul hires his accountant.

Elsewhere in Carrigstown, Victor keeps Ruby’s car accident a secret from Babs. Ruby assures Victor she wants nothing to do with Lorcan.

Lorcan is stung when Ruby rejects his apology.

Victor is taken aback when Doug reveals the high price of his car repair. To stop Babs learning the truth, Ruby begs Victor to take Carol up on her offer to pay half the repair costs.

A reluctant Carol eventually agrees to give Victor a dig out.

Plus, Jess and Melanie remain at loggerheads.

Joan needs her team to pitch in when she’s left to shoulder a big case alone.

Renee and Jacinta clash over organising a charity dance.

Jess frets about childminding when the team must work late.

Jacinta overplays her hand and loses the Ballentine as a dance venue. Ray and Nora urge Jacinta to find a new venue before Renee finds out.

Jess reaches a compromise with Greg to mind baby Taylor while she works late.

When Jess is forced to leave early to watch Taylor, a smug Melanie jumps at the chance to impress Joan.