Emmerdale spoilers: Monday 16 - Friday 20 April
It's all kicking off in the Dales next week - but isn't it ALWAYS?
We'll finally see a resolution to Liv Flaherty and Gabby Thomas's court case after the thoughtless prank that nearly cost poor Lisa Dingle her life, but will it be a happy ending for both girls?
Laurel Thomas and Bob Hope try to avoid each other, although what is it that keeps pulling them back together? And Ross Barton goes to see the doctor finally - but not about his secret problem...
Closer Emmerdale spoilers Week 16
Liv and Gabby are in court
Aaron Dingle reveals that Liv's solicitor has been assigned to another case. Disaster! Liv is happy to hear that she'll now be represented by a senior partner, but Aaron's not so sure... When the new solicitor shows up, everyone's shocked when he won't allow Lisa to speak on Liv's behalf, leaving Liv completely thrown as she and Gabby are called in.
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In court, Gabby's defence are able to give a convincing speech - but Liv starts to panic as she sees her new solicitor frantically scrabbling through his notes, clearly not up to speed on the case. He even gets Liv's name wrong AND mentions Gordon Livesy. Gabby's apology goes down well, but Liv is so upset she can't bring herself to speak. Will both girls receive the same justice?
Laurel tells Bob the truth
Brenda Walker is relieved to see Laurel keeping her promise to stay away from Bob, but she's hurt by Bob's blatant sadness at being apart from her. This is compounded later when Laurel insists they keep their distance. And when Heath Hope and Bob look in Brenda's secret wedding cupboard, Bob is shocked to see everything Brenda has bought. He then tells Doug Potts that he's baffled by her behaviour, and is worried that her cancer has returned.
Brenda feels guilty
Bob then questions Brenda about the cupboard, but her indifference leaves him even more concerned. Brenda later guiltily returns Arthur Thomas's money for the school trip to him, but when Laurel finds out she's absolutely fuming. When she then tries to return the money to Brenda, Bob is concerned about why they're together. Later, he visits Laurel to find out what's going on - but will Laurel reveal that Brenda knows the truth about their affair?
Ross’s addiction spirals out of control
When Rhona Goskirk asks whether he's seen the doctor, Ross is relieved when she believes his lie. Later, Ross is full of tension when he enters the pub. Clearly struggling, he asks Moira Barton for money, leaving Rhona to feel guilty about keeping the secret from Pete Barton. Dr. Cavanagh explains that his scars are healing nicely, but when he says he won't prescribe more painkillers, Ross can't hide his panic. Back at home, Ross is distracted whilst making Moses Dingle's lunch - oblivious to him playing with a pack of blister pills...
Lisa makes a drastic decision
Zak Dingle argues with Lisa, unaware that she's crippled with pain - and as she shouts at him to leave, the pain worsens and leaves her terrified. Belle Dingle arrives, calling an ambulance after realising the state her mum is in. A doctor at the hospital informs Lisa that she's suffered an angina attack, and she knows she needs to reduce her stress levels. This leads her to make a decision on how to keep herself well and she confides in a distraught Belle. How will Zak take the news?
Elsewhere...
Marlon Dingle's sad when Paddy Kirk reveals he's moving in with Chas Dingle, so Paddy doesn't tell him about the engagement.Chas is diagnosed with Hyperemesis GravidarumPaddy advises Marlon to ask Jessie grant out again - but will she accept his olive branch?Laurel's called into school yet again and is mortified when Jessie shows her Arthur's homework...
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