Emmerdale Spoilers 20th -24th April 2009
Daz (Luke Tittensor) returns from his weekend away and tells Jake (James Baxter) of the situation he is in with Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) and Jake questions what Daz is going to do. As Jake tries to make a joke of the situation he reels when Daz turns round and is in tears. Daz is torn but collaring Victoria he takes her on a car journey. As the car hurtles round the country roads Victoria begs Daz to slow down but he states they’re as good as dead anyway after what they’ve done. Victoria is petrified when Daz admits his fears that he’ll be denounced as a paedophile and she blurts out that there is no baby. The car screeches to a halt and Victoria says she only wanted Daz to love her. Daz is furious and hurls Victoria out of the car before driving away without her. Has Victoria lost Daz’s trust for good?
At Wishing Well, Lisa (Jane Cox) grows concerned for Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) when it’s clear she doubts her decision to banish Zak. In Zak’s absence, Shadrach (Andy Devine) tries to take his new role of head of the house seriously. Belle refuses to adhere to her uncle’s rule and rushes upstairs, clearly missing Zak. Lisa is beside herself, but Shadrach shares with her the revelation that Zak has been spotted in Billericay. Lisa expresses her desire that Zak never returns but Shadrach sees through her. Will the Dingles enforce their law if Zak returns to Emmerdale?
Meanwhile, Sandy (Freddie Jones) moves into the Woolpack and Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) is quick to lay down the ground rules. Doug (Duncan Preston) arrives later on to help Sandy with his unpacking and they share a drink with Diane in the back room. When Sandy falls asleep Doug and Diane continue drinking. After sharing a close moment, Diane kisses Doug before realising that she has overstepped the mark. Sandy wakes before either can discuss what just happened. Will Diane’s misplaced kiss be explained?
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PI for the week follows:
Tuesday 21 April 7pm
Zak (Steve Halliwell) returns but Lisa (Jane Cox) slams the door in his face. Lisa and Shadrach (Andy Devine) eventually confront him outside the homestead and Zak is distraught to find out that he is been excommunicated. Zak marches into the village in a mood and grows angrier when he discovers how many of the family participated in the court. When no Dingle will take him in Zak barges into the factory to speak with Lisa. He bellows his rights to anyone who’ll listen but is dumbstruck when Lisa explains that Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) called the Dingle court. After a private chat with his wife he realises just how much he has hurt Belle. Zak tries to apologise but Belle walks home alone and collapses in floods of tears back at the homestead. Lisa tells Belle that if she’s changed her mind they can reverse Zak’s banishment. Belle says no in spite of herself and goes off to bed. How long can Belle keep a wall between her and Zak?
Meanwhile, Doug (Duncan Preston) calls in to see Diane (Elizabeth Estensen) and they smooth things over after yesterday’s awkward moment. They agree to be friends though Doug is slightly disappointed with the decision. After Diane snaps at Val (Charlie Hardwick) when she’s teased about sharing a house with Sandy (Freddie Jones), Val investigates and is told about the kiss with Doug. Feeling lonely and keen to have a break from the village, Diane leaves to visit Bernice and then Louise in Australia. Val is sad but understands her sister’s need to take a holiday. Will Diane’s break allow enough time to gain some perspective?
Elsewhere, Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) picks up on the bad feeling between Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) and Daz (Luke Tittensor), who lies that Victoria is upset because he confronted Aaron (Danny Miller) again. Andy thanks him for looking out for her but Daz is guilty. He meets with Jake (James Baxter) and confides Victoria’s confession in him. Daz is grateful when Jake offers him his old room back until the heat dies down. When Victoria and Aaron get thrown out of the café for being drunk Andy is furious with her behaviour. Victoria is hurt to hear that Daz has moved back in with Jake. Are the Sugdens about to splinter once more?
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Wednesday 22 April 7pm
Daz (Luke Tittensor) warns Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) that they have to do something about Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) and Aaron (Danny Miller), but Andy is concerned that getting into a feud with the Dingles could compromise his custody of Sarah. Andy asks Maisie (Alice Coulthard) to intervene on their behalf and she agrees to have a chat with Victoria. However, the talk doesn’t go well and, determined not to be bossed around, Victoria arranges to take things further with Aaron tomorrow. Is Victoria about to make a very big mistake?
Meanwhile, Zak (Steve Halliwell) goes round to see Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and explains he’s read a letter she wrote him about how he let her down. He offers Belle some sweets if they can talk but she refuses his bribery and storms off. To make amends with Belle, Zak secretly organises a repeat performance of her recital in the church. Sam (James Hooton) and Will (Oscar Lloyd) are roped in to help Zak lure Belle to the church. Left alone in the church Zak emerges to greet Belle and both are nervous in each others company. Belle is in her element as she reads to her dad and the other Dingles join the recital. As the reading finishes Belle rushes into her father’s arms and Zak promises never to let her down again.
Also, Lexi (Sally Oliver) grows irritated by Jimmy (Nick Miles) and Nicola’s (Nicola Wheeler) saucy relationship. When Carl (Tom Lister) cancels his plans with Lexi so that Jimmy can spend time with Nicola an upset Lexi is left on her own once more. Unwilling to play gooseberry for another evening Lexi goes for a drink with Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams). Desperate to prove her marriage is not on the rocks Lexi lies to Gennie that she and Carl are trying for a baby. What will Carl make of Lexi’s lie?
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Thursday 23 April 7pm
Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) steals a key for Dale View and takes Aaron (Danny Miller) there. They kiss and head upstairs. Daz (Luke Tittensor) explodes when he and Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) walk into Dale View and find Victoria and Aaron post coital. Daz tries to throw Aaron out the door but Victoria questions Daz’s fury adding ‘it’s not like he wants her anymore’. Scarlett and Aaron realise Daz and Victoria have slept together and are furious. Daz worries about what Victoria has unleashed. The Kings throw Daz out when he comes to Mill Cottage trying to apologise. Not wanting to wait around for Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) to hear, Daz packs his bags but has second thoughts when Jake (James Baxter) reminds him he will be leaving Victoria to face the music alone. Will Daz get out of dodge before chaos ensues?
Meanwhile, Carl (Tom Lister) arrives back after his night shift and Jimmy (Nick Miles) forewarns him that Lexi (Sally Oliver) is on the warpath. Carl arrives at the factory with a huge bunch of flowers and an apology. In order to save face in front of her staff Lexi gratefully accepts them. Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) envies Lexi’s perfect life and states that she knows Lexi will have a wonderful family. Later, Carl meets Lexi in the Woolpack and promises he’ll try harder with her at home. However, Lexi is upset to realise that having children is the last thing on Carl’s mind and worries her dreams may be unachievable. Can she change Carl’s mind?
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Friday 24 April 7pm
Daz (Luke Tittensor) meets with Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) and asks her to lie to Aaron (Danny Miller) in order to shut him up. The pair of them go round to Smithy to confront Aaron but panic when Chas (Lucy Pargeter) explains he’s at Butlers. Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) is unnerved to see a cocky Aaron on his property, but when he tries to march him away Aaron smugly divulges the truth about Victoria and Daz. Andy prepares to tear a strip out of Aaron but when Daz and Victoria arrive, the look on their faces show the truth all too clearly. Holding his anger within Andy packs up Daz’s belongings and throws him out of the farm. Realising he is serious, Daz leaves the village.
Meanwhile, Andy and Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore) bump into Debbie (Charley Webb) in the village and he’s backed into a corner when Sarah asks if she can see her mum that evening. Debbie is served by Maisie (Alice Coulthard) at lunchtime and can’t hide that she’s hating the time she’s spending with her daughter. After his horrific afternoon Andy goes back on his promise to let Debbie see Sarah and warns Maisie to keep her nose out when she tries to interfere. Debbie swears that she won’t ever be messed around again and leaves with her words ringing in Andy’s ears. Will Debbie step up her custody battle?
Elsewhere, Carl (Tom Lister) asks Jimmy (Nick Miles) to make himself scarce so that he and Lexi (Sally Oliver) can talk. With the arrangements made Carl is distracted in the Woolpack when Jimmy volunteers him for a game of darts along with Chas (Lucy Pargeter) and Paddy (Dominic Brunt). Late for his dinner with Lexi, Carl finds it heard to tear himself away from Chas. He is clearly still in love with her. Arriving home Carl is shocked to see the effort Lexi has gone to and they take the opportunity to get reacquainted. Will Carl be able to focus on his marriage instead of Chas?
