Two devastating deaths and a big return have major consequences in Emmerdale
The death of a parent always hits devastatingly hard and, for fans of Emmerdale and the cast playing the characters, Zak Dingle’s passing is a double blow given the real-life loss of beloved Steve Halliwell.
The village is awash with emotional tributes as the soap’s core family reflects together on Zak – and a further surprise then comes when a face from the past makes an unexpected arrival to cause a stir!
Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) is also grieving after the death of her mum, and she has another shock in store when she learns that her mother asked for her before she died.
As she confronts Caleb (William Ash), how will he respond?
In other developments, Kim Tate (Claire King) and Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) continue to navigate their mixed feelings, but a clash pushes Will back towards his thirst for revenge.
Monday October 14
Moira has a seizure while cooking. She receives news of an available operation slot the next day but keeps it from Cain. Cain returns home unexpectedly and Moira avoids telling him her operation news. As Cain goes for a shower Moira answers a call from Debbie – revealing the tragic news Zak has passed away.
Billy admits to Mack he’s going to have to take another fight but begs Mack to keep it a secret. Mack says not only will he not say anything; he wants to help.
Tom and Amelia meet up at the café, and Amelia is thrilled when Tom organises to go on a date that evening. Later, Tom and Amelia arrive at the Woolpack for their date, seemingly back on track.
Tuesday October 15
Cain informs the family about Zak’s death. It’s a sad day for the Dingles and the village at large. The bereft family take comfort in being with each other.
Soon Cain and Sam find Belle outside, looking out over the field and the trio reminisce about their late father, knocked for six by Zak’s passing.