There are criminal acts aplenty in Emmerdale next week, particularly in the aftermath of Anthony’s d.e.a.t.h.
Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) isn’t the only one falling to pieces, as panicked Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) tries to come to terms with her own actions.
Can Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) stop her from going to the police?
Meanwhile, Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) is at the end of his tether and Kerry Wyatt (Laura Norton) is stunned to discover his plan – to set fire to the business.
Is there any persuading him out of it?
It’s not all a hotbed of crime though, Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson) wants a baby! But does Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) feel the same?
Monday January 27
Looking after Frankie causes Amy to wish for her own child.
Bob opens up to Manpreet about his feelings after kissing Brenda.
Two locals find themselves in a tricky situation.
Tuesday January 28
Moira’s taken aback to realise that Amy’s feeling broody and encouraged by her, cautious Amy is bolstered to speak to Matty about the possibility of having a child.
Kerry coaxes out of Pollard that he feels he has failed Brenda because he hasn’t sold the shop and paid back her life savings by now.
Kerry is adamant that Brenda would rather wait for her money, if it meant he didn’t push himself to the brink with his condition.
But as Kerry insists Pollard needs to give himself a break, she is oblivious to the extent of Pollard’s turmoil.
Shocked to see Anthony’s car has gone, Steph takes her frustration out on Caleb and Ruby. Caleb reiterates that this has always been what Anthony was like, while Ruby crumbles under the emotional turmoil.
Awkward Chas admits to Ruby that she told Nicola about Anthony being a danger to children. Livid Ruby tells Chas she has to take back what she said in order to protect Steph.
Chas backtracks what she told Nicola and Laurel, leaving them incredulous. They act grateful for Chas setting things straight, but once she’s gone, Laurel’s reeling to think what she’s done despite Nicola’s firefighting.
Wednesday January 29
Amy broaches the possibility of having a baby with Matty. He’s left speechless as she nervously hopes he’ll consider the idea.
Still in shock, Matty struggles to take in all that Amy is proposing. He ends the conversation as she tries to soften the blow, leaving her feeling guilty. Nervous Amy hopes that things will work out with Matty.
Manpreet arrives as Bob is on a call to confirm that Heath’s headstone will be erected tomorrow.
When Manpreet gently asks how he is feeling about it, Bob brave-faces that he’s coping fine, but as Bob leaves, his facade drops, and it’s clear he’s dreading tomorrow.
Thursday January 30
Laurel admits she has to tell the truth and go to the police. Can Nicola convince her away from the cliff edge?
Kerry baulks to see matches and accelerants at the shop and backed into a corner, Pollard admits he’s going to burn down the shop for the insurance claim to repay Brenda.
As Kerry disputes Pollard’s assertion that arson is a victimless crime, Kerry is reluctant to reveal the reason why he needs to heed her words – can she find a way to convince Pollard not to go through with his plan?
Cathy’s frustrated with Bob’s procrastinations about going to see Heath’s headstone. Outside, Pollard is shocked to find Bob who admits that he can’t face seeing Heath’s headstone as he can’t face saying goodbye to Heath.
Drawing on his own experiences with grief, Pollard’s comforting words resonate with Bob. Later, Bob finally sees Heath’s headstone and notes to Cathy that they have made Heath proud with it.
As they settle beside Heath’s grave and unpack his favourite treats, Cathy reckons that Heath would love it if he was there – but Bob assures her that Heath is always there with them.
Friday January 31
No update available on April, determined Marlon decides to increase the reward for information, leaving Rhona, Mary and Ross worried.
