Cain’s Vengeance: Tom’s Dark Secrets Unraveled in Emmerdale’s Shocking Twist : Emmerdale spoilers

Tom Moves In For the Kill As Time Runs Out for a Petrified Tom in Emmerdale

A massive turning point in the story about Tom King’s coercive control and abuse of his wife Belle Dingle in Emmerdale was reached last week. In an episode exploring Belle’s thoughts, different potential scenarios played out. Belle finally realized she had to take action to protect herself from the violence and torment that Tom had put her through, even before they were married. She opened up to Charity, who was the first member of the family to spot something was wrong due to her own experience with abuse.

Belle had been scared that no one would believe her, as Tom had successfully convinced most people that Belle was the one displaying problematic behavior because of her history of mental health issues. But Charity listened and understood quickly. Charity told the rest of the family what had been going on, and the full force of the protective Dingle family circle was soon in place. Though Belle was adamant about not involving the police, the family agreed to bide their time.

Soon, Tom realized that the Dingles knew what had been happening, and he was terrified—particularly at the thought of what Cain Dingle might do to him. In upcoming episodes, viewers will see Tom desperately trying to cover his tracks, removing all the hidden cameras he’d placed in Belle’s house to observe her every move.

His uncle Jimmy questions him about what’s in his bag, and Tom tries to cover by claiming that Belle is falsely accusing him of abuse. Sympathetic, Jimmy hugs him and promises his support. Elsewhere, sympathy for Tom is at an all-time low. When Vanessa and Rona hear how Tom has been behaving, they fire him from his job at the vets.

After being sacked, Tom mysteriously vanishes. Jimmy grows concerned about what might have happened to him, especially with Cain on the warpath. Has Cain done something to Tom? Revenge is in the air, and as actor Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain, has previously said, Cain is capable of anything in this situation.