Emmerdale Spoilers 21st -25th September

[KiwiElle]

but as it is a mystery assailant, will it be the gun in a hand emerging from a hedge ala who shot Phil in EE????

Good point, Sarah C.

[Perdita]

Round-up:

As Victoria continues to quiz Robert about his relationship with Aaron, he maintains that he is not gay. She immediately tells Andy that she needs to call Aaron - but when Andy recognises Aaron’s mobile number, the penny drops. Andy accuses Robert of Katie’s murder and a fight ensues. Robert is arrested and in the interview room he is interrogated about his relationship with both Katie and Andy, but he manages to turn the situation around and walks free. Later he and Aaron have a confrontation – and he is left stung when Aaron calls him a pathetic greedy coward. Robert is making enemies everywhere. He first plots to turn Andy’s distress to his advantage, then he tells Lawrence that he was the one who set up the rent boy. Chas warns Robert darklythat it is time he left the village – only for Robert to be shot and taken to hospital where he flatlines and is rushed into surgery. When Marcus arrives demanding his aunt’s jewellery back, Jimmy is stunned and panics, dropping both Rodney and himself right in it. Realising that he needs to get rid of the gun – and fast – Ross throws it into the river, where he is spotted by Lachlan. Priya tells David that they have been refused planning permission and he reckons that his dad is behind it. Belle is mortified when Zakand Lisa warn Kirin to treat her properly. The pair nonetheless end up in a clinch, but are unaware that Lachlan has seen them. Debbie tells a disappointed Ross that she cannot give him what he wants and Pete looks on triumphantly as his brother feels the pain of rejection. Ross announces that he is leaving for good and Debbie feels a pang of regret. Robert fights for his life as the
villagers begin to suspect each other.

[tammyy2j]

Why does Robert admit to Lawrence now he was set him up with Connor?

[tammyy2j]

Aaron Livesy and Chas Dingle tell a huge lie about Katie Sugden as the truth about her death starts to unravel.

The pair are forced to tell Andy that Katie was planning to leave him in her final days alive, in a bid to prevent the police making an arrest.

With Andy determined to discover the truth about his wife's untimely demise, the penny stars to drop when he learns that Aaron was the last person Katie called before she died.

Andy's discovery floors a panic-stricken Aaron, who lies and says that Katie called him because she was planning to leave Andy, but he doesn't buy it and heads over to see Robert.


However, whilst he is speaking to Robert, Andy begins to put two and two together and eventually asks his nervous brother if he had anything to do with Katie's death.

Backed into a corner, Robert finally tells Andy the truth but intentionally refrains from revealing Aaron's involvement. With tensions at all-time high, a terrified Aaron also opens up about what happened, telling Chas that he helped cover up for Robert.


Although Chas is horrified by Aaron and Robert's actions, she is determined to protect her son as Robert is questioned by the police.

As Robert manages to convince everyone - including the police - that he is innocent, it all becomes too much for Andy who can't take anymore of his brother's lies.

However, Andy is left reeling when Chas guiltily covers up for Robert and Aaron by supporting their lie that Katie was planning to leave him.

Despite her lies, Chas makes her intentions clear when she tells Robert that he needs to leave the village right away, but he doesn't heed her warning.

The shock sequence of events sets the scene for Robert's shooting at the hands of a mystery assailant, but who has taken their revenge?

[alan45]

Airs Monday, Sep 21 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Robert continues to deny that he's gay to Victoria and Andy. He is desperate to get away as Victoria continues to question him about his relationship with Aaron.

Later, Robert tells Chrissie that he is keeping his side of the business, but he's leaving the village. Victoria is shocked to hear that Robert is planning to go. She tells Andy that she wants to call Aaron, thinking he might help. Andy recognises Aaron's mobile number and all of a sudden the penny drops...


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Andy recognises Aaron's mobile number

Meanwhile, Ross is troubled when Pete threatens to tell the police about his gun. He decides to take Moses for a 'walk' along the river. Will he manage to discard the gun without being seen?

Elsewhere, Jimmy is taken aback when Marcus arrives and asks about his aunts' jewellery, knowing someone called Rodney Blackstock sold it. Jimmy panics and ends up dropping himself and Rodney in it. He's shocked when Marcus threatens him, wanting the jewellery back by the end of the week.

Also today, Priya tells David they've been refused planning permission because of a complaint and David reckons it was his dad.


Airs Tuesday, Sep 22 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Aaron is shocked when Andy tells him that he knows he was the last person Katie called before she died. Aaron lies that she rang him because she was going to leave Andy, but he doesn't buy it.

Later, Robert is worried when Andy pays him a visit and reveals what Aaron said about Katie, admitting that he thinks he's lying. Robert panics as Andy begins to put two and two together. Suddenly, Andy asks if Robert had anything to do with Katie's death...


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Aaron fills Paddy in on everything

Meanwhile, Paddy witnesses Aaron trying to talk to Andy and is worried for Aaron, who tells him that he's done something bad. As Aaron fills Paddy in on what he told Andy, Chas overhears their conversation and insists they tell her what's going on.

Elsewhere, Belle is mortified to hear from Kirin that her parents have given him a warning. She hints that she wants Kirin to kiss her and they end up snogging, unaware that Lachlan is jealously watching on.

Also today, Lachlan sees the rucksack that Ross chucked in the river and fishes it out. He looks inside and finds the gun.

Finally, Jimmy is not amused when Rodney's client asks him to dress up in her late husband's clothes.


Airs Wednesday, Sep 23 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Andy accuses Robert of killing Katie. He tries to ring the police but is left shocked when Robert knocks the phone from his hand.

Robert pleads with Andy to trust him but eventually admits to killing Katie. A shellshocked Andy tells Robert to leave but when he refuses, a fight ensues.


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Robert finally admits to killing Katie

Meanwhile, Aaron admits to Chas that Robert killed Katie and he helped him to cover it up. Chas is devastated as Aaron tries to explain what happened. Paddy tells Chas about Robert shooting him and she wants to hand Robert into the police.

Elsewhere, Rakesh catches Lachlan with a gun in his hand. Chrissie is upset when Rakesh explains that he will not be able to represent her at the trial.

Also, Ashley is planning a quiet dinner for Harriet's birthday, until Bob suggests throwing her a themed party.


Airs Wednesday, Sep 23 2015 at 20:30 BST on ITV

Victoria is shocked when the police arrive and arrest Robert on suspicion of murder. As the news spreads, Aaron thinks that Andy worked it all out.

After spending time in a police cell, Robert is taken to the interview room where he answers questions about his relationship with Katie and Andy. He lies that Andy made up the allegation because he has never forgiven him, but will he manage to manipulate the situation?

At the same time, a raging Andy insists to Diane and Victoria that Robert killed Katie.

Meanwhile, Rakesh tells Chrissie that Lachlan had a gun in the village but he doesn't know where he is now. Chrissie is stressed as she calls him. She begs Rakesh not to call the police, pleading for him to give her 20 minutes to find him. Will Lachlan return before Rakesh calls the police?

Elsewhere, Debbie can't resist when Ross kisses her. Upset from seeing Andy and Robert fighting, Sarah runs in to see Debbie and Ross together and Pete follows her. A furious Pete leaves and warns Debbie against Ross. After comforting Sarah, Debbie postpones their night in and Ross is annoyed that Pete once again got in their way.

Also, Harriet comes clean to Ashley - admitting that she knows about the surprise party he is throwing her.


Airs Thursday, Sep 24 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Chas tells Cain that Aaron helped Robert to cover up Katie's murder. She admits that she could kill Robert for what he's done, but Cain reminds her what the consequences would be.

Later, Chas goes to see Chrissie and tells her that Robert has been released. When Chas mentions the gun in the safe, a determined Chrissie says that she needs to make things right for everyone he hurt. At the garage, Cain tells an alarmed Aaron that Chas wanted him to kill Robert.


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Aaron calls Robert a pathetic coward

Over at the scrapyard, Robert tells Aaron that he told the police Andy had got it all wrong and has kept Aaron's name out of it. However, Robert is left stung when Aaron calls him a pathetic, money-grabbing coward. Robert viciously goads Aaron and he's left seething.

At the same time, Andy is shocked to hear from Diane and Victoria that Robert has been released and his anger begins to rise. Robert pauses outside the door and realises that he can use this to his advantage. Will Robert manipulate the situation to paint Andy in a bad light?

Meanwhile, returning from their holiday, Lawrence and Bernice learn about the arrest in the pub. Chas and Ross listen in as Lawrence is told about Lachlan and the gun by Rakesh. Back home, Lawrence is left furious when Chrissie tells him that Robert was behind the break-in, while Lachlan secretly listens in.

Elsewhere, Marlon persuades Paddy to accompany him to a singles night.

Also today, Priya is annoyed when Rakesh says that he's still representing Chrissie, while Cain warns Debbie that she's on her own if she gets back with Ross.


Airs Friday, Sep 25 2015 at 19:00 BST on ITV

Andy flies at Robert as he is sickened by his manipulation. Aaron breaks the fight up, but Andy is shocked further when Chas guiltily covers for Aaron and Robert - lying that Katie was going to leave him. Andy runs out when Diane and Victoria start to be hoodwinked by Robert's lies. Chas privately tells Robert to drop dead when he thanks her.

Robert's troubles continue when Lawrence confronts him, explaining that he had an interesting chat with Chrissie. Steeling himself for a fight, Robert explains about the break-in and gloats that he set up the rent boy. Lawrence is infuriated.

Later that day, Chas warns Robert to leave the village tonight if he values his life. However, Robert doesn't take notice of Chas's warning. As he takes a step back, there's a sudden sound of a gunshot. Blood appears on Robert's chest. His eyes meet Chas's in utter shock as he collapses...

Meanwhile, Diane receives a call from Andy who apologises, but adds that if she'd heard what Robert did to Katie she'd do the same thing. He hangs up, leaving Diane and Victoria extremely worried.

Elsewhere, Debbie tells a disappointed Ross that she can't give him what he wants. Pete watches triumphantly as his brother feels the pain of rejection. Ross is fuming that Pete saw Debbie rejecting him and Pete tries to cover a twinge of worry as a murderous Ross explains that Debbie was the only thing stopping him from using the gun. Pete regrets rubbing Ross's nose in it when he gets a text to meet him at the farm. Moira is floored when he says that Ross will be waiting with a gun. She tells Pete they'll meet him together.

Also, Harriet is worried when Ashley doesn't show for her party.

Finally, Marlon gets on well with Chloe at the singles night, but Paddy is worried about Aaron and makes his excuses to leave.

[Telly Watcher]

Robert's life hangs in the balance
By Daniel Kilkelly
Tuesday, Sep 15 2015, 00:01 BST

Airs Friday, Sep 25 2015 at 20:00 BST on ITV

Robert slumps forward onto Chas after being shot. Lawrence arrives and Dan jumps into action, trying to save Robert. Bob leads a shocked Chas into the pub as the paramedics lift Robert into the ambulance. Lawrence calls Chrissie and leaves her an urgent message.


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Dan runs over to Robert's body, jumping into action

While out walking on a road, Lachlan throws something into the hedge when he sees Lawrence's car. He is visibly shaken when he's told that Robert has been shot.

The paramedics tend to Robert and load him onto the ambulance


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Robert is taken to hospital

At the hospital, it's clear that Robert's life hangs by a thread as a team of medics stand over him. As Victoria tells Diane they should have stopped Andy, Robert flatlines and is rushed into surgery...

Meanwhile, Ross visits Debbie to say goodbye. He tells her that he might be gone for good and Debbie tries to bury a pang of regret.

Elsewhere, Marlon is on a promise with Chloe but is interrupted by a phone call from a frightened April. Chloe types her number into his phone and kisses him before he reluctantly tears himself away. Back in the village, Marlon is surprised to see Paddy is only just arriving home.

Also, Harriet asks Bob why he threw her a party and is reassured when he covers, saying he only did it to give her and Ashley some time together.

Source:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s1...e-balance.html

[Serena Williams]

This storyline is way more interesting than that boring summer disaster. This Robert and Aaron storyline seems really exciting. My only fear is the shooter will be Lachlan or Andy that would be too predictable.

[maidmarian]

This storyline is way more interesting than that boring summer disaster. This Robert and Aaron storyline seems really exciting. My only fear is the shooter will be Lachlan or Andy that would be too predictable.

well now its open season.for most game birds
- it will probably a yuppie\hooray henry type
on a Hope Farm Shoot .Just have to say" thought
it was a low flying pheasant Your Honour"
and all will be well.

I would like the shooter to be Andy - but
expect to be disappointed!!

[maidmarian]

dupl

[Telly Watcher]

Airs Friday, Sep 25 2015 at 20:00 BST on ITV

Robert slumps forward onto Chas after being shot. Lawrence arrives and Dan jumps into action, trying to save Robert. Bob leads a shocked Chas into the pub as the paramedics lift Robert into the ambulance. Lawrence calls Chrissie and leaves her an urgent message.

While out walking on a road, Lachlan throws something into the hedge when he sees Lawrence's car. He is visibly shaken when he's told that Robert has been shot.

If this sequence is correct, Lawrence arrives on the scene just after Robert is shot. I wonder if Lawrence is carrying/has just used the 'missing' gun from Home Farm?

Aaron is quickly on the scene too.

Lachlan is around too. He is possibly walking home from the village when Lawrence's car later passes him as it leaves the village? Does he throw the gun into the hedge? When he's told (by Lawrence from his car?) that Robert has been shot, is Lachlan 'visibly shaken' because he's guilty of shooting, or because he meant to fire at Chas, or because he had nothing to do with the shooting but has just disposed of the unused gun (or maybe he was out shooting wildlife/practicing gun firing?)?

So, it looks as if the ex-Ross gun ends up in the hedge by a road on Friday 25th?

This gun was shown on TV during Tuesday's episode when Lachlan found it in the stream. This is a heavy-duty weapon and not the type of lady-like gun you'd expect Chrissie to have had in the safe at Home Farm.


The gun Lachlan finds in the stream

During the Tuesday episode, Lachlan arrives home with the rucksack containing the gun. The script goes like this.

Lachlan:
Everything all right?

Chrissie:
He might not have been very popular with us but he appears to be catnip to the clients. That was the third one today. Won't talk to me, insists on contacting him.

Lachlan:
Well, we'll have to just get used to him not being around.

Chrissie:
Oh, ay, here's hoping.

Lachlan:
Well, he's not coming back, is he?

Chrissie:
Not if I can help it. That doesn't mean he won't try and weasel his way back in, you know what he's like.

Lachlan:
Would have been better if you'd never even met him.

Chrissie:
There's nothing I can do about that, I'm afraid.

Lachlan:
No.

(Lachlan walks away, looking at the rucksack, then looks back at Chrissie. He clearly has an idea in mind...)

So Lachlan is definitely a shooter suspect, having motive, means and opportunity on Friday 25th!

See videoclip at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaVN...ature=youtu.be
(Lachlan/Chrissie scene from about 50secs.)