Belle’s torment over missing loved one as violent Cain loses it in Emmerdale
Several fates hang in the balance next week
Another dramatic week of Emmerdale is ahead, with Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) facing judgement day and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) exploding with rage leading to a sledgehammer rampage against Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly).
In other developments, cruel Tom King (James Chase) leaves Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) in despair as her dog goes missing.
And there’s a proposal – but despite there being a yes, it seems doomed already.
Several fates hang in the balance next week
Monday April 8
Having caught wind of Ruby’s ‘kill them with kindness’ ploy, Cain insists the Dingles can’t be bought and orders Ruby to leave them alone.
Lydia tries to ease Ruby’s concerns about Cain’s ultimatum but when he storms in and grabs Sam’s air fryer off the counter, it’s clear they weren’t empty threats.
Sam, Ruby and Lydia watch on in horror as Cain smashes all three air fryers with a sledge hammer.
Claudette unsubtly suggests Manpreet and Charles would make a better impression on the new Bishop if they were married
Billy commits to his new plan of becoming a PT.
Tuesday April 9
Charles ends up implying to the Bishop that he and Manpreet do have plans to get wed.
Tom’s irritated to see Belle spending time with Vinny and the dogs. When Belle gets called into work, Vinny offers to look after Piper but later Belle’s distraught when Vinny tells her he’s missing.
Tom’s quick to take on the role of the calm saviour. With Piper missing, Belle and Vinny’s friendship is at breaking point.
Working on her plan to win Cain over, Chas reluctantly agrees to help Ruby out. The Dingles start to arrive for Ruby’s impromptu gathering, including a bewildered Caleb. Realising he’s been tricked into attending, Cain is seething.
Caleb and Cain get off to a rocky start but they appear to be thawing when they’re interrupted by a sudden karaoke performance from a drunken Ruby. Ruby’s gathering at the Woolpack starts to descend into chaos as she fights for Caleb’s forgiveness.
Caleb steps up to defend Ruby and makes it clear to Cain what side he’s chosen.
Wednesday April 10
Marlon struggles to get Rhona to take her mind off her upcoming day in court as she dreads facing her kidnap charges.
Plucking up the courage, Charles proposes. As a bewildered Manpreet feels pressured to say yes, an eager Gail announces the good news to the rest of the pub.
Despite things with Cain being worse than ever, anxious Ruby hopes Caleb is committed to her. Nate is surprised to find Caleb doubled over with pain. When Caleb pleads for help, will Nate be defiant in the face of his enemy, or leave his Uncle to suffer alone?
Caleb arrives at the surgery hoping for an emergency appointment but a rushed Manpreet is unable to see him.
Thursday April 11
The day arrives and they’re soon called in for the trial. Gus begins to twist the narrative as a horrified Rhona watches on.
Soon, Rhona’s defence fights back when they begin to question Gus’ good character and when Vanessa prepares to take the stand, Rhona hopes the tide is beginning to turn but will Vanessa be caught out by the prosecution’s questions?
Meanwhile, Paddy’s attempts to distract April fall at the first hurdle when the Woolpack starts to descend into a debate about Rhona’s court case.
Back in court, Rhona takes to the stand and facing the prosecution’s accusations about her character, a fired up Rhona begins to lose her composure and lashes out at Gus.
When the judge adjourns for the day, Rhona is left kicking herself for getting so upset.
The debate at the Woolpack rages on but the group are put in their place when April worries that if even Rhona’s friends can’t agree, then how will the jury. Rhona’s shaken when a smug Gus revels in her capitulation in court.
Kerry knows the time has come to part ways with her beloved diamond necklace.
Friday April 12
As the jury heads off to deliberate, Rhona’s fate hangs in the balance and she paces anxiously as she awaits their decision.
Suzy makes another unsuccessful attempt to get payment for the wedding.
