Emmerdale Spoilers March 26th to March 30th

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6195 Monday 26 March 2012 7:00pm – 7:30pm

• Aaron faces a dilemma when he realises how vulnerable Adam is
• Ashley is ashamed that Sandy is starting to concede
• Lisa worries that alcohol is the root of Zak’s odd behaviour

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6196 Tuesday 27 March 2012 7:00pm – 7:30pm

• Ashley loses his temper with Sandy, causing an accident
• Aaron is determined to sacrifice his own happiness to support Adam
• Lisa goes to extremes to keep Zak off the booze

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6197 Wednesday 28 March 2012 7:00pm – 7.30pm

• Lisa worries that Zak might be having an affair
• Ashley and Sandy are awkward around each other at hospital
• Aaron gives Ed his decision about France

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6198 Thursday 29 March 2012 7:00pm – 7:30pm

• Ashley’s anxious when they get an visit from social services
• Zak’s determined to fight his demons
• Jimmy decides to play Nicola at her own game

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6199 Thursday 29 March 2012 8:00pm – 8.30pm

• Laurel lays into Rachel for calling social services
• Ed finally has enough of Aaron putting Adam first
• Zak struggles to pretend everything’s ok

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6200 Friday 30 March 2012 7:00pm – 7.30pm

• Adam panics when he discovers the garage fire is being treated as arson
• Ashley confides his frustrations to Jude
• Nikhil wonders if there’s more to David and Alicia’s relationship

[lizann]

So Aaron goes to France with Ed and gets a happy ending

[alan45]

So Aaron goes to France with Ed and gets a happy ending

and probably also takes the rap for burning down the garage

[tammyy2j]

and probably also takes the rap for burning down the garage

But Cain knows it was Adam

[alan45]

But Cain knows it was Adam

Yes but the Soap Police dont

[alan45]

Coming up in Emmerdale, more sad times lie ahead for Sandy Thomas as he's left injured following another argument with his son Ashley.

Ashley (John Middleton) loses control later this month after Sandy has another mishap while looking after Gabby at the house.

At first, things seem to go well as Sandy (Freddie Jones) and Gabby enjoy themselves painting festive Easter eggs. However, forgetful Sandy later leaves a tap running and soon the kitchen is awash with water.

Sandy tries to clean up the colourful mess, but Laurel returns home to a scene of chaos and rushes back out to buy some cleaning products.

As Sandy is left with short-tempered Ashley, he's fearful of his reaction - and he's right to be worried as the village vicar is furious over the mess.

Eager to help, Sandy makes a grab for the mop, but Ashley pushes him away. Sandy slips in the fracas and hurts his wrist, but will he tell Laurel what has happened or keep quiet about his injury?

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MONDAY

Adam is unnerved to see a fire investigation vehicle parked up at the garage. Soon afterwards, Aaron finds Adam and is shocked to see that he's in a bad state with a bottle of vodka. Aaron encourages Adam to face his fears, promising that he'll help him through it. Eventually, Adam returns home and Moira does her best to reassure him that everything's going to be okay.

At the same time, Ed is shocked about the garage fire and tells Aaron about a mechanics job all ready for him in France if he wants it. Paddy thinks this is an amazing opportunity and tries to get Aaron excited about it, but Aaron is preoccupied as he worries about Adam. Later, Ed's gutted when Aaron tells him that he can't move to France because it's not fair to leave Adam.

Meanwhile, Laurel asks Sandy to nip to the shop for her, but Sandy covers as he tells her that he's mislaid his keys. Ashley offers to help him look for them, feeling guilty about confiscating them from him. On getting home from work, Laurel finds that Gabby is unwell and is relieved that Ashley is able to look after her tomorrow. Ashley is shocked and shamed when Sandy tries to return his keys to his safekeeping.

Elsewhere, Lisa reaches the end of her tether as she impulsively pours Zak's beer down the sink, while Ruby gives Ali some paperwork on divorces but is disappointed when she doesn't look at them.


TUESDAY

Ashley is forced to leave Sandy at home looking after Gabby while he visits a parishioner. Sandy and Gabby enjoy themselves painting festive Easter eggs, until Sandy absent-mindedly leaves a tap running. Soon the kitchen is awash with water and Sandy tries to clean up the mess. Laurel is frustrated when she returns home and sees the colourful mess and leaves again to get the correct cleaning products. As a result, Sandy is left with Ashley - fearful of his reaction.

Ashley is furious with Sandy over the mess and pushes Sandy when he makes a grab for the mop. Sandy slips in the fracas and hurts his wrist. Ashley is gutted to realise that Gabby has seen the whole thing. Ashley struggles to hide his shame and anger, but insists to Gabby that Sandy's fall was an accident. With Laurel out of earshot, Ashley is cold with Sandy - telling him that Gabby will back up his story. Sandy is left shaken and upset.

Meanwhile, Chas and Paddy are thrown when Aaron tells them that he's not going to France with Ed. Chas is worried when Aaron tells her that it's because of Adam, and she tries to talk sense into him. Paddy also tries to intervene, but Aaron is adamant that he's staying for his friend.

Elsewhere, Ruby is annoyed that Ali has got no further with the divorce, Lisa asks Chas to stop serving Zak alcohol in the pub, while Nicola tells Laurel that she needs a new plan to seduce Jimmy.


WEDNESDAY

As Sandy offers to help with the household chores, Laurel sees the terrible bruising on his wrist and suggests that he should go to hospital. Ashley is quick to offer to take him. Rachel witnesses Ashley trying to bundle Sandy into the car and voices her concerns to Ruby, who tells her to stop interfering.

At the hospital, Ashley is anxious as Doctor Hargreaves questions how Sandy bruised his wrist, asking why Ashley didn't bring him in earlier. As the doctor takes Sandy for x-ray, Ashley is told to stay behind. Sandy assures Ashley that he didn't say anything, so Ashley unconvincingly suggests that they should put it behind them and start afresh.

Meanwhile, Zak sits depressed on the roadside talking to himself, unaware of Megan pulling up in her car. Zak refuses the offer of a lift, and Megan senses that something is not right. Later, Zak is furious when he's refused a pint at the pub, sweeping drinks off the bar in a fury. Diane is forced to bar Zak from the pub. When Lisa hears about this, she gives him an ultimatum - he needs to change or he's out.

Elsewhere, Chas reckons that Ed can persuade Aaron to go to France, Alex plays along as Nicola flirts with him to make Jimmy jealous, while Turner helps Sean with his war project.



THIURSDAY


Sandy is taken aback when Gabby regurgitates what Ashley said to her about his fall being an accident. Edna later visits Sandy and is concerned about his injury. Ashley suggests they should leave his dad to get some rest, but Sandy is enjoying the company and wants Edna to stay.

That afternoon, Ashley struggles to hide his fear and utter horror when Anna Jennings from Adult Services calls round, wanting to check on Sandy and asking to speak to him alone. Ashley wonders who made the call, but Anna is unable to give out that information. An angry Laurel tells him that it must have been Rachel who made the call, so she heads out to confront her.

Meanwhile, Zak is keen to make amends, so he apologises to Belle and Lisa - promising to sort himself out. Zak visits Home Farm to ask for work, and is pleased when Megan says that she'll sort it with Declan. However, all the effort is too much for Zak when he heads to Seth's hide and breaks down sobbing.

Elsewhere, Jimmy tells Nicola that he's sick of her games and it's over, Moira is worried about Adam, while Turner is pleased when Sean begins to show interest in his stories about the war.

Ashley doesn't want Laurel to say anything to Rachel, but she can't help herself and goes looking for her. Ashley then sits at home feeling anxious, wondering whether it was Sandy who called social services. He feels guilty as he tries to convince himself and Sandy that he's done nothing wrong.

Later, Laurel arrives at the pub to see Rachel and questions her about calling social services. Diane and Marlon are shocked to discover that Rachel believes Ashley is abusing Sandy. Diane immediately tells Rachel to leave and Laurel is grateful for the support.

Meanwhile, Aaron postpones his drink with Ed to stay with Adam. When Aaron eventually arrives at the pub to meet Ed, it's too late. Ed leaves, explaining that as he only has one week left, he doesn't want to spend it just talking about Adam or being messed around. Aaron's left devastated.

Elsewhere, Nicola realises that Jimmy is playing a game with her, Zak promises to rein in his drinking but is struggling to keep up the pretence, while Hannah tells Holly that she's got an offer from Glasgow University but is worried about leaving the family.

FRIDAY

Ashley is worried when he realises that Sandy is not at home, but Laurel reassures him that Diane has just taken him for a drive. At the same time, Rachel is frustrated as she telephones social services and they can't tell her anything about their visit to Sandy yesterday.

Later, Ashley slightly opens up to Jude, explaining how he always seems to be frustrated with Sandy. However, Ashley knows he could easily give away too much and closes down the conversation. Soon afterwards, Ashley is relieved but left still feeling guilty when Laurel receives a call from social services, who confirm they have no concerns about Sandy.

Meanwhile, Aaron tries to hide his concern when Debbie reveals that the investigators think the fire was started deliberately. Debbie is suspicious and grills Cain over who could have started it. Aaron can see that Cain is already losing patience with protecting Adam. Later, Adam braces himself when he discovers that the fire investigators know it was arson. Holly and Moira are terrified for his future when he says that he will have to own up…

Elsewhere, Carl can't believe that Nicola is getting her own way when Jimmy announces that he is booked in at the clinic for a vasectomy, while Nikhil thinks that David and Alicia should get together.

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FRIDAY

Ashley is worried when he realises that Sandy is not at home, but Laurel reassures him that Diane has just taken him for a drive. At the same time, Rachel is frustrated as she telephones social services and they can't tell her anything about their visit to Sandy yesterday.

Later, Ashley slightly opens up to Jude, explaining how he always seems to be frustrated with Sandy. However, Ashley knows he could easily give away too much and closes down the conversation. Soon afterwards, Ashley is relieved but left still feeling guilty when Laurel receives a call from social services, who confirm they have no concerns about Sandy.

Meanwhile, Aaron tries to hide his concern when Debbie reveals that the investigators think the fire was started deliberately. Debbie is suspicious and grills Cain over who could have started it. Aaron can see that Cain is already losing patience with protecting Adam. Later, Adam braces himself when he discovers that the fire investigators know it was arson. Holly and Moira are terrified for his future when he says that he will have to own up…

Elsewhere, Carl can't believe that Nicola is getting her own way when Jimmy announces that he is booked in at the clinic for a vasectomy, while Nikhil thinks that David and Alicia should get together.

BIB: Please yes, they would make a great couple.

[Perdita]

Emmerdale's Freddie Jones has revealed his character Sandy Thomas will refuse help when he suffers abuse at the hands of his son Ashley.
Ashley, played by John Middleton, is feeling depressed and frustrated following the breakdown of his marriage to Laurel, and so he begins to take out his anger on the frail pensioner, who he is meant to be caring for.
When an argument between the pair ends up with Sandy injuring his wrist, friend Rachel, played by Gemma Oaten, wants to call social services. But Sandy is in denial that his own son would hurt him.
Freddie told Inside Soap: "Sandy agrees with Rachel's suggestions that Ashley isn't treating him properly.
"But he gets cross when they talk about it, as he feels defensive of his son and loves him.
"He regards Rachel as an ally and a friend - but he fears her interference is only going to make things much worse for him in the long run."
Gary FitzGerald from charity Action On Elder Abuse praised Emmerdale for highlighting the issue which is not often talked about.
He said: "Sandy must deal with the pain of what his son has done, and Ashley needs to deal with what he's done and how he sees himself as a result.
"That's not something anyone can do casually - but help is available."

[walsh2509]

Can it get any more silly , firemaster will be able to tell what started it and where it started , that petrol was splash around different areas of the garage this can't be passed off as an accident.