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Emmerdale SPOILER Ashley hits Laurel and things only get worse when he wanders outside in his pjamas

Also this week: Kasim returns for Finn, Liv takes things too far and the Dingles throw a surprise party for Belle

Emmerdale: At the hospital, the doctor tells a relieved Laurel that Gabby will be alright. But soon it all goes wrong for Laurel and Ashley in a confused state accidentally hits Laurel after arguing with her

Laurel really has got a lot on her plate. Not only is she having to cope with caring for baby Dotty, Ashley and Sandy – she also has Gabby to keep an eye on.

Gabby has already gone totally off the rails once and now she’s struggling to cope with her father’s dementia.

Emmerdale: At the hospital, the doctor tells a relieved Laurel that Gabby will be alright. But soon it all goes wrong for Laurel and Ashley in a confused state accidentally hits Laurel after arguing with her
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Emmerdale: At the hospital, the doctor tells a relieved Laurel that Gabby will be alright. But soon it all goes wrong for Laurel and Ashley in a confused state accidentally hits Laurel after arguing with herCredit: ITV
Emmerdale: Matters take a turn for the worse when after having been found being sick, Gabby suddenly collapses and is rushed to hospital
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Emmerdale: Matters take a turn for the worse when after having been found being sick, Gabby suddenly collapses and is rushed to hospitalCredit: ITV

After a heart to heart, Laurel suggests her stepdaughter needs to let off steam and have a bit of fun.

Unfortunately, Gabs takes this to mean she should hit the booze, and when she ends up in hospital, the stress of the situation prompts Ashley to lash out.

“Ashley hits Laurel and there’s blood,” says Charlotte Bellamy, who plays Laurel. “But then when they sit in the hospital together, Ashley has no empathy for her at all.”

Not at first. But later there is a moment of heart-breaking clarity when Ashley realises what he’s done and bursts into tears.

Emmerdale: Ashley bursts into tears when he realises what he’s done
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Emmerdale: Ashley bursts into tears when he realises what he’s doneCredit: ITV

As they return home, Laurel is determined to soldier on without day-care help.

“She realises that she’s out of her depth,” explains Charlotte, “but it’s still very, very hard for her to let go. It’s the hardest thing because she knows that once Ashley leaves, he’s never coming home again.”

When a visit from Bernice gets Ashley in a state, Sandy insists on lightening the load, but it doesn’t last long. As soon as Laurel returns from spending a bit of time with Nicola, things are even more chaotic.

Ashley is wandering around outside in his pyjamas and nearly gets hit by Diane’s car.

Desperate to restore order, Laurel takes extreme action…

Liv takes things too far

Emmerdale: When an upset Belle comes across Liv hiding she takes her under her wing and warns her to delete the video of Gabby. Liv pretends nonchalance but secretly worries about the fallout
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Emmerdale: When an upset Belle comes across Liv hiding she takes her under her wing and warns her to delete the video of Gabby. Liv pretends nonchalance but secretly worries about the falloutCredit: ITV

It’s hardly surprising that Liv’s a bit of a loose cannon after all that’s happened to her, but it doesn’t make her the most reliable of friends.

She and Gabby have got themselves in a load of trouble previously with their party antics, so when Gabby needs to let off steam, it’s not long before it all goes horribly wrong over at the cricket pavilion (does anyone ever actually play cricket there?).

A drunken Liv dares Gabby to do something stupid on camera and then sticks it up on social media.

Belle tries to get her to delete it, but Liv’s a stubborn sort and when the police and social services come calling, Chas knows something’s got to give.

Kasim returns for Finn

Emmerdale: Tracy’s moved to learn Kasim is in the village looking for the man who saved his life. Later Kasim and Finn finally meet, properly. And soon the awake Kasim seems even better than his fantasy and they have a snog!
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Emmerdale: Tracy’s moved to learn Kasim is in the village looking for the man who saved his life. Later Kasim and Finn finally meet, properly. And soon the awake Kasim seems even better than his fantasy and they have a snog!Credit: ITV

Finn’s somewhat one-sided love affair with Kasim looks to be over when Finn hears the crash victim’s been discharged from hospital.

But fear not, the grateful young man turns up in the village looking for the guy who saved his life.

To Finn’s utter delight, they get on like a house on fire and there’s even a spontaneous snog.

The only thing hindering the path of true love is the fact that Finn still hasn’t told Kasim about his bedside vigil.

All he needs to do is explain that and surely everything will be fine – won’t it?

Also this week...

Emmerdale: The Dingle’s continue to plot to stop Belle moving to America. And throw a surprise party for Belle, hoping to convince her to stay
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Emmerdale: The Dingle’s continue to plot to stop Belle moving to America. And throw a surprise party for Belle, hoping to convince her to stayCredit: ITV
Emmerdale: Paddy and Chas cross wires over the gift. Rhona realises what has happened. But on Paddy’s reaction plants the seed for Rhona that Paddy does have feelings for Chas
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Emmerdale: Paddy and Chas cross wires over the gift. Rhona realises what has happened. But on Paddy’s reaction plants the seed for Rhona that Paddy does have feelings for ChasCredit: ITV
Emmerdale: Once Bernice has comforted Gabby and sent her to bed she picks up the phone to take matters furthe
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Emmerdale: Once Bernice has comforted Gabby and sent her to bed she picks up the phone to take matters furtherCredit: ITV

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