Emmerdale to confirm Zak secret in Belle and Tom abuse story
Emmerdale spoilers follow.
Emmerdale's Belle King is left shocked next week as she realises that her late father Zak was aware of her recent ordeals before he died.
Although Belle never got a chance to speak to Zak about her husband Tom's abusive behaviour, it's revealed that another member of the Dingle family told him.
In Tuesday's episode (October 15), Belle expresses her relief that Zak didn't know about everything she'd been through with evil Tom. Being too hard on herself, she fears that Zak would have viewed her differently if he'd known the truth.
Next week, however, Belle is left deeply upset when Mandy lets slip that Cain told Zak about Tom's abuse while staying in Scotland with him recently.
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Belle struggles with the knowledge that they discussed it behind her back.
The revelation marks the beginning of a new downward spiral for Belle as she starts to suffer with her mental health again.
When some condolence flowers arrive without any note, Belle gets scared and fears that it's a taunting message from Tom. Lydia and Sam Dingle watch on in concern as Belle seems to be behaving erratically again.
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Belle breaks her bail conditions to confront Tom, but this leads to a police visit as DS Foy turns up to arrest her.
Down at the police station, Belle receives a stark warning as she's told that she'll be going to prison if she breaks the rules again.
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The next day, Belle is seen experiencing psychosis as she can hear a series of voices in her head. She's desperate to hear Zak's voice as she believes that it will provide the guidance she needs.
Sam and Lydia later find Belle in a bad way and they're distressed to see how much she's struggling. Can Belle get the help she needs?
Emmerdale airs these scenes on Monday, October 21 on ITV1.
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
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If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, organisations including Refuge (www.refuge.org.uk), New Beginnings Peer Support (www.newbeginningspeersupport.com) and Women's Aid (www.womensaid.org.uk) can provide further support and information. The 24-hour, freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247. The US National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text LOVEIS to 22522.
If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, organisations who can offer support include the NHS, Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393. Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov.
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