Tom King (James Chase) is a man on the edge in Emmerdale.
Tom’s wife Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) is currently staying away from the village in a mental health unit. This development happened in Friday’s (May 24) episode of the ITV soap, when Belle told a nurse that she’s worried about what may happen next if she’s facing a difficult few months with her mental health.
We know that Belle’s struggles with her mental health are being exacerbated as a result of Tom’s abusive behaviour.
At the start of this week, Tom paid a visit to Liam (Jonny McPherson) at the surgery after telling Belle that he would get help for his anger issues.
The conversation resulted in Tom spinning a massive lie and telling Liam that Belle is the one with problems – not him.
His false narrative was fuelled later in the week, when an overwhelmed Belle pushed Tom to the ground in front of a stunned Rhona (Zoe Henry), Vanessa (Michelle Hardwick) and Marlon (Mark Charnock).
After Belle’s chat with the mental health nurse, they both concluded time away in a mental health unit would be beneficial.
Belle felt it was the right thing to do, but it left Tom in a panic, given she’d be all alone and surrounded by people who want to help and encourage her to open up.
In this new video, Tom is at the Dingle household talking to Lydia.
They’re discussing some poorly chickens, but attention then turns to how Tom is coping without Belle.
Lydia mentions that she’s going to visit tomorrow, and Tom is taken aback to learn Belle asked Lyds to see her, and not him.
Lydia believes the only reason Belle has asked her to go is to prevent Tom from seeing her struggle so much.
The fearful look in Tom’s eyes then returns once more – Belle could say absolutely anything to Lydia – is this the moment she discovers the truth?
