Emmerdale spoilers: Marlon attacks Dylan after mistaking him for April’s secret lover

n Emmerdale spoilers, April has an emotional reunion with her homeless friend Dylan. But things turn ugly when Marlon gets the wrong idea about their relationship and launches a brutal attack on the lad.

Emmerdale spoilers: Marlon fears April will do another runner

April ran away from home at Christmas and endured several weeks of living on the streets. During that time she witnessed her friend Becca being stabbed to d.e.a.t.h, and formed a bond with a lad called Dylan. April also suffered a tragic stillbirth in the toilet of a local gym and was unable to save her baby daughter.

Since her return home, April has been struggling to open up to her family about her ordeal. This has played into Marlon’s own anxiety and left him fearing  daughter could disappear again at any moment.

When Marlon’s woken up by a noise in the night he dashes down to the kitchen to find April there. She’s frustrated and cross to realise her dad still doesn’t trust her. And when Marlon tries to explain his actions it only succeeds in making April even angrier.

Marlon attacks Dylan

As Marlon continues to fret, it’s clear there’s something playing on April’s mind.

Once the coast is clear she makes her way back to a derelict squat in search of Dylan. The pair met when April was sleeping rough on the streets of Leeds. He rescued her from a local predator and brought her back to stay in his shelter. Dylan protected April and now it seems she wants to repay the favour.

The youngsters share an emotional reunion, which is cut short when Marlon shows up and jumps to the wrong conclusion. Seeing red, the chef launches himself at Dylan and pins him up against the wall.

Tensions continue to rise as April is adamant Marlon has no idea of the trauma she endured. Dylan tries to diffuse the situation and is able to persuade April to return home with her father, leaving Marlon feeling grateful.

Later, Marlon agrees to give April the space she needs to process and she starts to soften towards him. Have the pair finally turned a corner?

April invites Dylan to stay in Emmerdale spoilers

Next day, April invites Dylan into the shelter of her home for a hot meal and a catch up. Marlon is angry when he returns to find the lad there, but April springs to Dylan’s defence and declares that she invited him.

April reckons Emmerdale could be just the place for Dylan, but Marlon isn’t so sure. He and April wind up in another row as they clash over what’s best for Dylan.

After pleading her case April gets her way and Marlon agrees he’ll speak to Rhona about allowing Dylan to stay the night. Will his sleepover turn into a more permanent arrangement? And is Dylan going to find a home in the village?