Emmerdale spoilers: Ruby’s father turns up – but is he really a changed man?
What does Ruby’s father want?
In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, Ruby’s world is shaken when her estranged father suddenly arrives in the village. This comes as daughter Steph also returns into her life – showing up after years away from mum and dad.
As things get heated between Ruby and Steph, she and Caleb are shocked when dad Anthony shows up out of nowhere. What does Anthony want – and how will Ruby react when she comes face-to-face with her old man?
Read Emmerdale spoilers for this story in full below.
Emmerdale spoilers: A blast from the past for Caleb and Ruby
Ruby is shocked when estranged daughter Steph arrives in the village. Hoping to settle her differences with their daughter, she sends Caleb away while she talks to Steph.
However, things soon go awry as Steph berates her mother for the terrible childhood she feels she’d been given. As their conversation gets heated, Ruby lashes out, slapping Steph.
Ruby tries to apologise, but Steph storms off, claiming that her mother has never cared about her.
The next day, Caleb and Ruby are shocked when they see Steph leaving the B&B with Ross. Caleb questions her about Ross. Desperate to keep her in his life, he asks her to be his partner at the depot.
Later, a reluctant Steph agrees to join Ruby for a coffee. Just as Ruby thinks she’s making up ground with her daughter, things fall apart when her father Anthony arrives.
But what does he want?
Anthony completes the family reunion
Realising that Steph set them up, a furious Ruby storms out. Anthony tries to get through to his daughter, but she’s resolute that she wants nothing to do with him.
Upset, Ruby begs Caleb to take her home. However, he insists on speaking to Anthony himself to find out what her dad really wants.
After speaking to Anthony, Caleb is taken aback by his apparent sincerity. He accepts a mysterious box as a gift for Ruby, and promises to pass it on.
What is Anthony up to?
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