Author: Maeve CampbellPublished 1st Nov 2018 Last updated 1st Nov 2018
After Chas Dingle and Paddy Kirk's tragic news last week, what will a new week have in store? Chas and Paddy have been having an extremely tough time, last week receiving the devastating news that they had to say goodbye to their newborn baby, due to an incurable lung disease.
Chas was not ready to let go of her daughter. But the couple are overwhelmed by the support of the villagers when they step out to lead the procession at the funeral. Elsewhere, we found out Ross is leaving the village for sure, but convincing Rebecca proves challenging, she's not entirely convinced.
Meanwhile, Cain Dingle reveals a dark secret to Moira Barton and poor Daz Spencer is heartbroken after Bernice Blackstock chucked him for the dishy Dr Cavanagh.
This week, it's Bob and Laurel who may be on the rocks, as Bob is back working behind the Woolpack bar and suggests throwing a stripper’s night on Thursday. When the evening finally arrives, everything goes wrong and Bob and Laurel end up having a very public argument. Is their relationship destined to fail?
In other news, Jessie receives some bad news, Paddy is in some financial trouble and Aaron finally broaches a very important subject to boyfriend Robert. How will he react?
EMMERDALE SPOILERS: Monday 5 November - Friday 9 November
Paddy and Chas are struggling...
Paddy's shocked when Rhona reveals the vets are in financial trouble and a lot of their clients are jumping ship to a cheaper vets nearby.
Emmerdale spoilers: Are Bob and Laurel FINISHED?
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But they are both left reeling when Debbie receives a text from Joe's phone reading "I'm sorry".
Paddy and Chas are struggling...
Paddy's shocked when Rhona reveals the vets are in financial trouble and a lot of their clients are jumping ship to a cheaper vets nearby.
Paddy is struggling with being back at work but insists on treating a client's cat. However, the cat dies and Rhona finds Paddy in tears.
With Paddy struggling at work, Chas is aware there's a growing distance between them and both feel alone in their grief. Can the couple get through their struggles and will Paddy open up?
Jessie gets bad news
Jessie tells Marlon and Ellis that Billy has been involved in a fight in prison and is in hospital, fearing the incident could affect his release. She is upset when Ellis lets rip about his brother - Marlon tells Ellis he should apologise to Jessie.
Are Bob and Laurel over?
Doug and Arthur are excited as tonight is the unveiling of the community garden in Gerry's memory. Laurel agrees to attend but is aware she needs to speak with Bob.
Doug is shocked when Laurel confides in him that she's going to end things with Bob and he suggests giving things more time. Laurel decides she needs a few days away.
Bob is thrilled to be working back behind the Woolpack bar and suggests throwing a stripper's night on Thursday.
He's delighted the tickets are nearly sold out, but he's sent into a panic when he gets a phone call from the strippers to say they're cancelling.
Bob tries to get a replacement but ends up with only himself, Jimmy, Rishi and Doug to fill in. Later, Laurel is taken aback to arrive home to find Bob gyrating on stage. Bob tries to pull her up on stage but she ends up pushing him over and announces they're finished in front of everyone...
Baby news...
Aaron broaches the subject of him and Robert having their own child and Robert is stunned.
Aaron is about to reveal their surrogacy plan to Chas but Robert stops him and Aaron realises he's stalling for time. Does Robert want a child with him?
Debbie's pain
Moira is worried when she notices Debbie is having trouble with her bills and Cain asks Debbie to come back to work at the garage.
Later, Debbie's fears momentarily melt away when the doctor tells Sarah her heart is responding well. Debbie explains to Sarah her solicitor called to say her trial date has been set.
Debbie's trying to remain optimistic,but looks frightened as she turns to leave and Cain later finds her crying over Joe.
Debbie asks Cain and Moira if the kids can live with them if she goes to prison. Charity tries to console Debbie as she talks about Joe.
But they are both left reeling when Debbie receives a text from Joe's phone reading "I'm sorry".
Paddy and Chas are struggling...
Paddy's shocked when Rhona reveals the vets are in financial trouble and a lot of their clients are jumping ship to a cheaper vets nearby.
Paddy is struggling with being back at work but insists on treating a client's cat. However, the cat dies and Rhona finds Paddy in tears.
With Paddy struggling at work, Chas is aware there's a growing distance between them and both feel alone in their grief. Can the couple get through their struggles and will Paddy open up?
Jessie gets bad news
Jessie tells Marlon and Ellis that Billy has been involved in a fight in prison and is in hospital, fearing the incident could affect his release. She is upset when Ellis lets rip about his brother - Marlon tells Ellis he should apologise to Jessie.
Are Bob and Laurel over?
Doug and Arthur are excited as tonight is the unveiling of the community garden in Gerry's memory. Laurel agrees to attend but is aware she needs to speak with Bob.
Doug is shocked when Laurel confides in him that she's going to end things with Bob and he suggests giving things more time. Laurel decides she needs a few days away.
Bob is thrilled to be working back behind the Woolpack bar and suggests throwing a stripper's night on Thursday.
He's delighted the tickets are nearly sold out, but he's sent into a panic when he gets a phone call from the strippers to say they're cancelling.
Bob tries to get a replacement but ends up with only himself, Jimmy, Rishi and Doug to fill in. Later, Laurel is taken aback to arrive home to find Bob gyrating on stage. Bob tries to pull her up on stage but she ends up pushing him over and announces they're finished in front of everyone...
Baby news...
Aaron broaches the subject of him and Robert having their own child and Robert is stunned.
Aaron is about to reveal their surrogacy plan to Chas but Robert stops him and Aaron realises he's stalling for time. Does Robert want a child with him?
Debbie's pain
Moira is worried when she notices Debbie is having trouble with her bills and Cain asks Debbie to come back to work at the garage.
Later, Debbie's fears momentarily melt away when the doctor tells Sarah her heart is responding well. Debbie explains to Sarah her solicitor called to say her trial date has been set.
Debbie's trying to remain optimistic,but looks frightened as she turns to leave and Cain later finds her crying over Joe.
Debbie asks Cain and Moira if the kids can live with them if she goes to prison. Charity tries to console Debbie as she talks about Joe.
But they are both left reeling when Debbie receives a text from Joe's phone reading "I'm sorry".
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