Forced to Host Him for Dinner
The latest episode of Emmerdale took a dark turn as Lydia Dingle found herself trapped with her rapist, Craig. After being brutally attacked by Craig last week, Lydia thought she could find solace at home. Little did she know, Craig would manipulate his way into her house and force her to have dinner with him.
A Brutal Reminder of Her Trauma
Lydia, played by Karen Blick, has been struggling to cope with the aftermath of the assault. She has internalized her pain and trauma, making it difficult for her to confide in her loved ones. Seeking some time alone, Lydia went to Home Farm to work. However, when her husband Sam found her and tried to talk, Lydia insisted on being alone. Kim Tate, noticing something was amiss, let Lydia go and assumed she was ill.
A Terrifying Encounter
Upon returning home, Lydia heard a knock on her door. Without hesitation, she called out for the person to enter, only to be horrified when she realized it was Craig. He entered under the pretense of checking on her, attempting to gaslight Lydia by claiming their encounter was consensual. Frightened, Lydia retreated to the kitchen, desperate to hide from her attacker.
Forced to Endure Dinner with Her Rapist
As Lydia thought she could finally get rid of Craig, her husband Sam arrived unexpectedly. Lydia had no choice but to endure a meal with her rapist, further traumatizing her. Fans of the show have expressed serious concerns for Lydia's wellbeing, calling for Craig to be removed from her life.
One viewer tweeted, "That Craig needs to go away. He blackmailed her with Samon. She doesn't wanna be near you, you creepy rapist." Another fan questioned how Sam could not see Lydia's discomfort, while another admitted that they never imagined missing Colin the kidnapper.
Lydia's future hangs in the balance as she battles to overcome her trauma and find peace once again.
