There’s more to come in the Yorkshire-based soap
Ruby is determined to find out more(Image: ITV)
Viewers are in store for another week of fireworks in the Dales as the drama spills over into upcoming episodes.
Recently, Dawn Fletcher and Nichola King have been at war with each other after a scandal on Carl’s phone prompted a police interview.
Cain Dingle returned from his manhunt in France and struggled to cope with the reality of John Sugden running free after he had murdered Nate Robinson.
As Celia’s involvement as Ray’s “big boss” was exposed, April and Dylan’s debt increased, and as April was kicked out of her home following the drugs incident with Leo, the stakes are even higher for the teens.
Here’s what’s to come next in the Dales…
Aaron spots Robert’s kiss with Kev(Image: ITV)
Robert continues to be in a bit of a pickle…
Robert arrives at Keepers and is alarmed to see Kev talking with his sister Victoria. Soon Victoria presses Robert for an explanation regarding Kev, urging him to disclose the truth to Aaron. At the cafe, Robert introduces Kev to Charles and Claudette, his new hosts. Robert is visibly shaken when Kev returns to the cafe and encounters Aaron, prompting Robert to question his ability to maintain separate lives, especially after downplaying his past with Kev to Aaron.
As he juggles his exes’ proximity to each other Robert’s anxiety heightens and soon under pressure from Victoria, Robert finally agrees to end his relationship with Kev. Robert is guilt ridden when Aaron, unaware of Robert’s double life, joyfully announces their renewed relationship to those in the Woolpack.
Robert reiterates to Kev how he is concerned by his underlying aggression and Kev promises to change and be better but with Robert failing to be honest and still attempting to balance both relationships Kev is suspicious something is amiss. And Aaron too is starting to sense something is off.
Soon Kev shocks Robert by giving him a fancy new watch and kisses him in public. Robert is horrified to realise Aaron saw the whole exchange.
Joe Tate accidentally hits Jimmy King with his car(Image: ITV)
Joe Tate is questioned by the police…
When the police inform the Kings they are not taking Carl’s case any further this angers Joe Tate who wants tougher justice. Soon when distracted whilst driving Joe is terrified to hit somebody, and more so when he sees it’s Jimmy.
And unbeknownst to him, Caleb has seen the whole thing as Joe is forced by Caleb’s presence into calling an ambulance for Jimmy.
Nicola rushes to his bedside in the hospital. She is gobsmacked to see Joe being questioned by the police, who does his best to convince her it was an accident, But she’s certain it was him exacting revenge and vows to give her own statement to the police.
They’re in shock to find Anya hiding(Image: ITV)
A discovery is made at the depot…
Arriving at the depot to settle things with Caleb, the pair are distracted by a sound in one of the vans, where they find a petrified woman ‘Anya’ who is stowed away.
As Caleb tries to coax the lady out, Ruby arrives and is baffled by what she’s seeing. As the depot descends into panic, the police arrive about the vehicle accident and Joe heads out to greet them. Anya disappears and Ruby goes after her.
Dawn wants to draw a line under the feud with the King’s, but Nicola is determined to get justice…
The next day Caleb and Ruby need to work out what to do with Anya. And soon Liam is invited over to check her over. Liam advises Ruby that she should report Anya to the authorities. But will she?
Gabby decides to make a huge decision(Image: ITV)
Gabby struggles with trust…
Mandy is shocked to find Gabby looking through Vinny’s phone to see who he was texting. Gabby tries to explain, begging Mandy not to tell Vinny.
Vinny has a good reason and Gabby is satisfied, although Mandy is troubled about these newlyweds and questions whether the couple has grown apart. Before long Gabby makes a big decision and Vinny is blindsided.
Dylan feels conflicted(Image: ITV)
Dylan is trapped…
Marlon tries to get his relationship with April back on track. Bob suggests perhaps checking up on her via Dylan. Meanwhile, Ray exerts pressure on April to go through with the job next time, whether she likes it or not. Later, Dylan assures Marlon everything’s fine with April leaving him still curious. He offers Dylan a shift in the Woolpack kitchen with the aim of bringing April even closer.
Meanwhile, Celia and Ray discreetly meet to discuss their troubles with Dylan and April. Dylan is delighted when Paddy gets him a rally driving experience to celebrate passing his driving test, but is torn when work from Ray clashes. Dylan is left between a rock and hard place when Ray gives him a task to steal the Depot drive schedules.
As Dylan snoops for the schedule in Caleb’s office he is almost busted by Jai, but successfully steals it for Ray. Ray offers Dylan a job tomorrow. But Dylan turns it down for his driving experience day with Paddy. Ray reminds him his mounting debt isn’t going anywhere… .
Claudette makes a heartbreaking admission(Image: ITV)
Elsewhere in the village…
Liam launches his prostate checking campaign. Whilst, Claudette admits she lost a brother to the illness. During a team meeting at the surgery, Claudette is furious to learn Charles has been lying about getting checked every few years. Liam is over the moon to see so many men waiting for their prostate exams and it is down to Cain’s help.
Emmerdale airs on weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
