Next week in , viewers can expect a whirlwind of drama in the beloved Dales.
Tom is keeping tabs on Isaac, who has his tablet. When he finds Isaac alone, he asks for it back. Isaac informs him that it’s at home and helpfully tells him where the spare key is hidden so he can retrieve it himself.
In an attempt to find the tablet, Tom stealthily enters Butlers Farm but is forced to conceal himself when Matty unexpectedly arrives. Concurrently, Belle approaches Moira to ask if she remembers anything about the voicemail she left her, but Moira draws a blank.
Belle is taken aback when she encounters Tom, who confidently boasts about his impending victory in court, leaving Belle filled with apprehension.
Once Tom believes he is alone, he starts to destroy his tablet, oblivious to the fact that Carl is secretly observing him, reports .
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In another part of the Dales, Laurel and Arthur’s relationship is experiencing turbulence while Nicola manages to extract a confession from Arthur. Nicola soon becomes an unexpected confidante for Arthur, providing advice and encouraging him to make amends with Laurel.
However, Nicola’s meddling triggers a conflict with Laurel. Just as things seem to be improving between Laurel and Arthur, could Laurel potentially sabotage their progress?
Meanwhile, Billy is seen making secretive phone calls and appears to be concealing something – unbeknownst to others, he hides a pair of boxing gloves from Dawn.
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Laurel and Arthur clash (Image: ITV)
Soon after, Billy and Dawn are thrilled about bringing Evan home. Billy enquires Mack about getting a cheap car, but Mack grows suspicious of Billy’s sudden affluence and a mysterious injury he seems to be nursing.
The following day, Mack has a lead on a vehicle. Concurrently, Dawn reminds Billy not to be tardy for the hospital visit to pick up Evan.
Gabby notices an anxious Dawn waiting for a late Billy and offers to accompany her to the hospital.
In another development, Mackenzie is taken aback when he finds a battered and bloodied Billy at his doorstep. Billy pleads with Mack for assistance and declines to go to a hospital, fearing the involvement of authorities.
Billy’s secret gets revealed (Image: ITV)
Mack tries to assist Billy in cleaning his wound. Billy reveals that he sustained the injury during an unlicensed boxing match, justifying that he’s fighting to financially support his family.
Soon, Paramedic John arrives to help stitch him up. Will Billy confess to his wife Dawn about his involvement in unlicensed boxing that he’s struggling to quit?
Simultaneously, feeling remorseful for pressuring Jimmy to sell his shares in the haulage, Will invites Jimmy for a few drinks at Home Farm, promising no business discussions. Grateful for the diversion from the investigation surrounding John, Jimmy enjoys a beer with Will.
Billy reveals he’s been boxing (Image: ITV)
Kim discovers them and is livid at the condition of the living room. Later, Kim descends the stairs looking stunning for a dinner-date with her financial advisor, Peter.
Jimmy is astounded by what he’s seen and Will is left fuming.
Kim appears pleased to have unsettled him. However, when Peter and Kim further provoke Will, he retaliates by knocking Peter to the ground.
Kim grows closer to Peter (Image: ITV)
Later on, Lydia discovers Kim in the Home Farm living room, reflecting on her relationship. She confesses that causing distress to Will didn’t bring her the satisfaction she anticipated.
Lydia suggests there might still be lingering feelings between them. When Kerry encounters a despondent Will, could she inadvertently derail Kim’s efforts to reconcile with him?
In the meantime, Moira is anxious about her forthcoming meeting with Vanessa. Manpreet notices tension as Charles and Jai confront each other.
Charles feels humiliated when Manpreet scolds him and leaves.
Later, Charles informs Laurel about his altercation with Jai. Laurel wishes to discuss it, but Charles remains firm and ends their relationship. Observing Will drowning his sorrows outside the Woolpack, Sam and Lydia ponder over their own familial problems.
The duo are disheartened to see Tom’s manipulation affecting Amelia. The following day, Amelia feels remorse for upsetting them and hands Sam a photograph of Esther to give to Samson. Lydia and Sam are optimistic that things appear to be improving.
As Lydia escorts Amelia and Esther out of the Dingles, Amelia attempts to persuade Lydia that she’s mistaken about Tom. But can Lydia convince her otherwise?
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