There’s worry for Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) as daughter Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley) wants to report her mum Rose (Christine Tremarco) as missing, plus Caleb Miligan (William Ash) convinces another resident to play dirty.

Following her break-up from Jai, Laurel is grabbing every opportunity to move on with both hands – and suddenly has a great idea. She approaches Gabby with the prospect of buying his shares from The Hide, and she’s thrilled by the prospect.

Elsewhere, Charity hurries Sarah out of the house and has a proper Dingle surprise up her sleeve. It’s a joy ride in a very flash car, which appears to be stolen!

Tuesday, August 20
Following Laurel’s suggestion, Jai is taken aback when Gabby reveals Laurel as the new investor in The Hide.

What will this mean for them moving forward?

Laurel and Gabby chat to Jai in Emmerdale

A chuffed Laurel breaks the news (Picture: ITV)
Romance is in the air for Vinny, as he finally learns to put his insecurities away, sparked on by a snog from Gabby.

Wednesday, August 21
Laurel’s joy comes suddenly crashing down as Jai begins to play nasty in their divorce. During the mediation session, he reveals that he’s sold both Holdgate Farm and Tenants Cottage to pay off some debts, and therefore she’ll be left with nothing in the settlement.

Jai talks to Gabby in Emmerdale

Jai is less than impressed (Picture: ITV)
Gabby and Vinny kiss in Emmerdale

Vinny enjoys a smooch with Gabby (Picture: ITV)
Later, Jai doubts whether he’s done the right thing, but Caleb drips poison into his ear and reiterates that he owes Laurel nothing…