Love is in air in the Dales this week (Picture: ITV)
Both passions and tempers are rising in equal measure next week in Emmerdale, with dramatic consequences afoot.
Jimmy King (Nick Miles) continues to struggle to build bridges with Tom (James Chase), particularly when the topic of Carl’s unfortunate patricide arises.
Tom’s head is fit to bursting, especially when Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) also drops the bombshell that she too caused a death.
It leads to a showdown between Tom and his uncle, and this leaves Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) more stressed than ever, as it is directly impacting the whole family.
But things get even worse, when a highly strung and ranting Nicola is involved in a car crash with Moira (Natalie J Robb) – putting Angel’s life on the line.
Elsewhere, things are getting messy for four characters as they appear to forget who they are meant to be dating.
While Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) ends up in a passionate embrace with Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson), Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) and Bernice Blackstock (Samantha Giles) also almost kiss.
And others have some romantic ideas too – with Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) thinking he has a chance with Mandy (Lisa Riley) and Ryan Stocks (James Moore) getting a blast from the past when his ex shows up.
Here’s what to expect next week.
Monday May 22
Bear thinks he might have a chance with Mandy (Picture: ITV)
Caleb pushes Nicky to get on with persuading Gabby to move their wedding forward, while also celebrating as the malware on Kim’s laptop starts to give him access to her bank accounts.
Gabby makes another attempt to persuade Nicky to break their self-imposed celibacy, but he convinces her that they should still wait until they’re married before they have sex again.
Wendy meets Liam by the bus stop where she reveals she has big plans for their night at the murder mystery convention, but Liam advises her the event has now moved online.
Liam’s touched at the effort Wendy later goes to – preparing something at the surgery to celebrate his success in being nominated for the writing award.
Caught up in the moment, things get passionate between Wendy and Liam.
Meanwhile, Bernice opens up to Bob as they begin to rekindle the friendship they’ve lost under the pressure of working together.
Manpreet is disappointed when Charles later decides to stay home and look after his mother instead of going on date night.
Ryan and Gail are embarrassed when Charity catches them after they’ve spent the night together.
Tom tries to make amends with Belle.
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After Bob tells Bernice that he’s always considered her beautiful, there’s a moment between them.
Reacting to their ever-growing chemistry and flirtation, Bernice is mortified after Bob rejects her drunken attempt to kiss him.
Belle plots a way to get uncle and nephew together and Bear starts to think he might have a chance with Mandy.
Tuesday May 23
Liam kisses Wendy (Picture: ITV)
Gabby asks Bernice to walk her down the aisle at her wedding to Nicky, as she remains in the dark about his secret.
Wendy struggles to hold it together as the guilt of cheating on Bob weighs heavy. Bob struggles to cope with the feelings his near-kiss with Bernice has ignited.
Later, working in the doctors rurgery, Liam is unable to contain his desire for Wendy and kisses her suddenly; Wendy is surprised but can’t help responding.
Things seem to be going well between Tom and Jimmy until Jimmy accidentally reveals Carl’s patricide.
Devastated Tom is unable to deal with the information and leaves hurriedly. As Belle consoles him, she starts to worry about his reaction to her own dark past.
Wednesday May 24
Tom’s still on edge after Belle’s confession (Picture: ITV)
Bob and Bernice are awkwardly avoiding any mention of their near kiss but after Bernice tells Bob that he needs to show Wendy he cares about their relationship.
When they chat at the Dingles, it’s a lot for Tom to take in when Belle confesses that she accidentally killed Gemma. After he hurriedly exits, Belle worries that telling him the truth has probably ruined everything between them.
In the Woolpack, Tom’s still on edge after Belle’s confession, and when Jimmy approaches him to defend Carl again, he can’t bear it and the two men square up. Tom and Jimmy’s argument continues to escalate.
Thursday May 25
Moira and Nicola rush to get Angel out of the car (Picture: ITV)
Nicola tells Jimmy he did the right thing cutting Tom out of his life as his anguish over his nephew is now affecting the rest of his family.
Later, Nicola rushes Angel to a late dentist but there’s a horrifying impact she collides with Moira at a junction.
In shock after the crash, Moira and Nicola reel at the sight of an unconscious Angel in the back of Nicola’s crushed car.
Manpreet is horrified when Charles’ mother Claudette arrives at Woodbine and she realises she’s the same woman she had a quarrel with in the cafe earlier.
Manpreet and Claudette get off to an awkward start after Claudette upbraids her for her past jilting of Charles. Later, Manpreet talks openly to Charles about her difficulties with Claudette while she’s out of the room – but she is listening in.
Ryan’s suspicious of Gail’s motive for reappearing in his life after four years.
Friday May 26
Claudette takes every opportunity to hurt Manpreet’s feelings (Picture: ITV)
Claudette takes every opportunity to hurt Manpreet’s feelings off the back of yesterday’s complaints.
Charles and Manpreet are left concerned when Claudette arrives back at Woodbine having put her back out.
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