With the truth of her marriage to Tom King (James Chase) on the brink of being discovered, terrified Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) doesn’t know what to do in Emmerdale next week.

With her family sussing that something is up – led by Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) – Belle sees an opportunity for escape.

But, ultimately she fears she will always be trapped – with Tom later luring her to an isolated cottage with a grim plot in mind.

And there’s trauma elsewhere too, with Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) left with a battle for life after suffering a serious heart attack…

Belle begins to panic as Charity, Chas, Mandy and Lydia question her on her relationship with Tom. Charity pushes Belle to tell her what’s really going on but Belle is angered by their incessant questioning and storms out.

Finding upset Belle outside the Woolpack, Charity kindly asks her once more to open up.

Belle tears up, but spotting Tom coming she shoves Charity and flees home in a panic. Charity’s incredulous as Tom shuts down her pursuit of Belle and insists his wife is struggling with her mental health.

The other women worry that Charity overreacted and she frustratedly leaves the room, afraid she’s missed her chance to convince them that something’s wrong.

Back home, Tom’s face turns cold, and he makes a phone call to confirm he wants to interview for a job in Wales.

Cain and Moira reconcile as they promise to work as a team moving forward.

Wednesday, July 3
Jai admits to Laurel that he can’t face telling Suni the truth, leaving Laurel furious. Their argument becomes heated and Jai insults Ashley, and Laurel sends him away.

Once alone, Laurel feels dizzy, and she collapses on the floor. She’s frightened and barely able to move, her phone rings but she is unable to reach it. Gabby finds Laurel struggling to breathe and Laurel fearfully asks her step-daughter to call an ambulance.