Trying to move on
Mary Goskirk, played by Louise Jameson, is determined to move on from her traumatic ordeal with Faye Helders, but her latest actions may not be the best way to do so.
A shocking secret
Next week, Mary keeps a secret from her loved ones, causing tension to rise and leading to a major fight.
Driving a wedge
Mary's actions soon create a rift between two close friends in the Emmerdale village.
In the aftermath of a scam
Faye Helders took advantage of Mary's vulnerability, scamming her for money and sharing a compromising photo of her with the ITV village.
A surprising announcement
Despite the trauma she experienced, Mary shocks her daughter Rhona and son-in-law Marlon by revealing she has a date.
Mixed emotions
Marlon, meanwhile, is making progress in his recovery from a stroke but is still dealing with a lot of anxiety.
A tangled web of lies
Mary, lacking the confidence to actually go on a date, lies to her family about being back on the dating scene.
A friend's discovery
Paddy Kirk stumbles upon Mary crying in a field after her fake date, causing him to miss meeting Marlon.
A rift forms
Marlon feels betrayed by Paddy's absence and it starts to strain their friendship.
The weight of it all
Rhona, Marlon's wife, finds herself caught in the middle of trying to support her husband, Paddy, and Mary.
Reaching a breaking point
Finally fed up, Rhona tells them that they all need to face their fears together the next day.
A nerve-wracking day
Mary, Marlon, and Paddy anxiously await the "fear-facing day" organized by Rhona.
Taking on their fears
With Rhona's tough love approach, the group supports each other as they confront their individual fears.
Will they overcome their demons?
The question remains as to whether Rhona's approach will help Mary, Marlon, and Paddy move forward from their respective challenges.
Emmerdale airs on ITV
Tune in to Emmerdale weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV to see how these storylines unfold.
