WORRIES grow over Paddy Kirk’s mental well-being following his close encounter with death.
Soon, all the men of Emmerdale join forces to try and support him during a lock-in at the Woolpack.
Marlon Dingle tries to help Paddy in his recovery
But his state of mind is a massive cause for concern
Will Paddy get the support he needs?
The beloved vet portrayed by Dominic Brunt watched his world crumble when he found out that his wife Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) had an affair with the late Al Chapman.
In recent scenes, Paddy’s mental health was at an all-time low and, after rushing out of the Dales, he hatched a plan to end his own life.
His best pal Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) and his father Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) are aware that it’s a long road ahead until Paddy fully recovers in scenes due to air on ITV next week.
However, a new beginning is seemingly on the horizon for Paddy as he reveals to them that he’s arranged to see a therapist.
The following day, Marlon tries to stay hopeful and hides his desperation for his friend to seek further professional help.
He’s relieved to hear Paddy calling another counselling service – until it’s revealed that he has a two week wait before he can see anybody.
A concerned Marlon struggles to give Paddy the space he craves and the latter becomes irritated.
In later scenes, Marlon is gutted to see that he can’t get through to Paddy at all and he confides his fears in Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter) and Jimmy King (Nick Miles).
Chas informs Marlon that women are generally better at dealing with their emotions than men as Jimmy admits the community of the pub is his own therapy.
Marlon gets an idea and in a first for the Yorkshire-based drama, one instalment airing next week will only include the male cast.
The Woolpack welcomes the lads during a lock-in as they stay behind in the pub late one evening.
Cain Dinge (Jeff Hordley), Jimmy, Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson), Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw), Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin), Sam Dingle (James Hooton), Nate, Marlon and Bear begin their evening in the hopes Paddy will join them.
The men begin to talk, starting with their childhood nicknames and life moments that have troubled them or need to vent about.
They then begin a friendly game of darts – but will Paddy join them?
Tune in to ITV on weeknights from 7.30pm to find out.
Paddy’s mental health has been at an all-time low
His world crumbled when he found out about Chas’ affair with Al Chapman
