Emmerdale spoilers: Zak Dingle moves on… with Faith Dingle

Lisa Dingle died just months ago

Emmerdale Faith Zak Dingle

by Marianna Manson |
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Next week on Emmerdale, Zak Dingle seeks comfort in the arms of his old flame, Faith Dingle – who he shares a son, Cain Dingle, with.

The couple had an affair years ago, while Faith was married to Zak's brother, Sandrach. As their dalliance is very nearly interrupted, how will they cover their tracks?

Jessie Dingle loses her cool after resigning from her job and drowning her sorrows at the Woolpack, and starts an argument with her whole family.

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The next day as they awkwardly try to play happy families, they're interrupted by Ellis Chapman's dad, Al Chapman.

Why is he there, and what does he want?

As Debbie Dingle prepares to leave for Scotland, everyone is supportive – except her mum, Charity Dingle.

Cain Dingle is shocked by Matty's aggressive outburst, and Kim Tait isn't taking her loan repayments from the Sharma's lightly.

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Drowning her sorrows at the Woolpack after resigning from her job, Jessie is confronted by Nicola over Maya and soon she gets aggressive, letting rip on the kids in the village.

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As she's ushered home by Ellis, Billy and Marlon, a disgraced Jessie turns her wrath on her family and blames Marlon for her outburst at the pub. As they walk they're watched by a figure from the trees.

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The next day, Ellis is surprised when he meets a potential client, who turns out to be a prominent figure from his past. Ellis tries to tell his mum about his shock meeting.

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Later on at April's birthday party, the family are celebrating when they're interrupted by a car horn from outside, and as they go to investigate they're confronted by Ellis's mystery visitor again.

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Jessie introduces Marlon to Al – Ellis's dad. But as they politely shake hands, Jessie can't help but wonder why he's here, and what it is he wants...

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Faith is determined to cheer up Zak, who's been a shadow of his former self since Lisa passed away, but Zak feels guilty about having fun without Lisa.

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As they continue to chat, Faith manages to make Zak smile as they reminisce about the old days together.

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As they laugh over shared memories, the chemistry is hard to ignore and the two share a brief kiss.

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Hearing the others arrive home, Zak springs out of his reverie and, feeling guilty about moving on so soon after Lisa's death, storms from the room.

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The next day at the Woolpack, Zak wants to talk about what happened between them, and seeing an opportunity for more alone time, Faith suggests they talk in the cellar.

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But they're once again interrupted after Faith gets the fuse box soaked in beer and the upstairs lights go out, forcing Bear and Paddy to go down and investigate.

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Acutely aware of how suspicious it must look to have been caught in the cellar with Faith, Zak quickly tries to cover his tracks.

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But scheming Faith is quick to deflect attention by telling everyone that Bear is illiterate to protect their own secret. Bear is left humiliated.

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Elswhere, after the full details of Lydia's past are revealed, she and Sam are nervous about explaining things to Samson.

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Their concerns are validated by Samson's furious reaction, who's clearly horrified by the truth. Can they win him round?

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Debbie prepares to leave Emmerdale and half the village offer to help her move her things and lend a hand with the move.

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Debbie and Sarah share an emotional farewell – but there's one family member who won't be so easy to say goodbye to.

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Debbie and Charity meet shortly before Debbie's due to head off. Will Charity find it in herself to wish her daughter well?

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Cain is shocked by how aggressive Matty turns when the two have a fall out.

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Indebted to Kim, Jai is concerned when Kim announces her plans to undertake a full review of the company's staffing procedure.

Now let's recap on what's happening this week on the 'dales, shall we?

Kerry Wyatt is called in for police questions after the fire at the factory. Still in denial about her and Amy Wyatt's involvement, Kerry is determined not to let on about her visit to the safe that night.

But when the investigating officer points out a hole in her story, Kerry panics and ends up implicating another villager.

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Meanwhile, Amy comes close to confessing the truth to Nate Robinson, and tensions between them are higher than ever.

Rishi Sharma is in a mess of his own as the full terms of Kim Tait's loan become clear. When Jai Sharma realises that there's no easy way out of the repayments, he's furious at his father.

Meanwhile, Priya Sharma catches Manpreet making a stealthy getaway – but can she convince her to stay and support her husband?

Debbie Dingle is surprised at her daughter Sarah's pragmatism as she encourages her move to Scotland. How will Charity Dingle react when she learns that Sarah is to live with them from now on?

Emmerdale airs every weeknight at 7pm on ITV, with a second showing on Tuesday nights at 8pm.

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