Nicola King makes shocking plan to save killer daughter Angelica from prison in Emmerdale

AFTER finding out her daughter was driving the car that led Heath Hope straight to his death, Nicola King is beside herself.

Next week in Emmerdale, the councillor goes above and beyond to keep Angelica out of prison. Will her plan work?

Cathy Hope fiercely blamed her pal Angelica King (portrayed by Rebecca Bakes) for the death of her twin brother Heath Hope.

As ITV viewers will remember, the trio of teens conspired to steal Wendy Posner's car and drive to a New Year's Eve party in Hotten.

But when Angelica supposedly took the wheel, things took a deadly turn and Heath Hope succumbed to fatal injuries.

Bob Hope has struggled to believe his troublesome daughter Cathy is innocent while in the King household, Angelica revealed her friend was not lying.

However, Angel's mother Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) refuses to allow her beloved daughter to face prison and she makes a huge decision to help her.

Coming up next week, Nicola is gloomy as she returns from resigning her post at the council, well aware she cannot be involved in politics if she's on the wrong side of the law.

Later, on, Jimmy King (Nick Miles) and Nicola are both apprehensive as they tell Angelica there’s a date for her hearing.

Village solicitor Ethan Anderson (Emile John) then delivers Nicola the bad news Angelica will likely face a custodial sentence.

Meanwhile, Bob (Tony Audenshaw) is left shaking with anger when Jimmy admits he was the one who told Angelica to lie about her involvement in Heath's death - will they embark on a new feud?

The following day, the Kings prepare for Angelica’s hearing and Nicola urges Jimmy not to tell Angelica about her potential custodial sentence.

However, Jimmy is unsure if it’s the best strategy for their little girl as he's determined to do things right.

Jimmy is shocked by Nicola’s distress when she desperately seeks a way out of Angelica’s situation by lying once again and saying she isn't guilty after all.

He immediately argues against this and Nicola, conflicted, accepts they can help their daughter without making her lie. 

In other scenes, Nicola and Jimmy head off with Angelica but, as they leave, they see Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop) and Bob.

Both are delighted to hear that the charges against Cathy have now been dropped.

But how will they cope around Angelica?

What will be her fate?

Emmerdale airs weeknights from 7.30pm on ITV.