LIFE in the Dales is looking up for Jai Sharma, particularly as his relationship with Laurel Thomas is back on the right track.
Unfortunately, all hell breaks loose for the businessman in Emmerdale after he uncovers a shocking family secret.
Jai Sharma has enjoyed more peaceful times in the Dales
But it’s all about to come to a halt
What will he discover?
Business at The Hop went downhill for Jai Sharma (played by Chris Bisson) after a horrific bridge collapse in 2021.
At the time, many believed the accident led to the death of Andrea Tate but it was later revealed that Meena Jutla had been responsible for her demise.
Nonetheless, Jai faced repercussions and money started to grow scarce which resulted in him scamming his own other half, Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy).
While this caused a massive rift between the pair, Laurel eventually forgave Jai for his actions and the couple have enjoyed more peaceful times in the eponymous ITV village.
In scenes airing next week, Jai makes a mistake whilst booking a holiday on a website… and his mishap gives Laurel an idea.
Before long, she gets down on one knee, asks Jai to marry her and he delightfully accepts.
The lovebirds then happily discuss the correct order to tell people their news.
Jai realises he needs to retrieve his divorce certificate for his upcoming nuptials so heads to his father Rishi’s home to find his legal documents.
Searching the house, where Rishi most recently welcomed Thomas King, Jai dislodges the contents of an old box and discovers an official document among the miscellanea.
A closer look reveals something is not right and Jai is devastated.
The following day, Jai is still deeply upset regarding his discovery and loses his temper at work.
Knowing he struggles with his own addiction like her, Laurel is worried how he may react and implores him to talk to his family.
When rambling Rishi (Bhasker Patel) arrives, he is oblivious to Jai’s rising ire which only causes him to explode with anger.
Jai reveals he knows the secret leaving Rishi aghast but it only gets worse when the businessman sees his father cover, clearly lying through his teeth.
To top it all off, Jai soon finds out that Rishi’s ex-wife Manpreet Sharma has always known about the secret throughout their marriage.Â
It all becomes too much for Jai and he orders his father away.
But could they manage to fix their broken relationship as an engagement party looms?
Emmerdale airs weeknights from 7.30pm on ITV.
Laurel becomes concerned for Jai
Could he spiral out of control again?
