Everyone knows she hates him, but fans of Emmerdale have found themselves wondering why no-one seems to have questioned why exactly Ruby is acting the way she is towards her dad. Clearly there’s no love lost between Ruby and estranged father Anthony, but Ruby’s behaviour has been particularly extreme since his return.
Steph has been pushing for a reunion, even springing a surprise family gathering on Ruby on Wednesday. Although Ruby appeared to be warming towards the idea of a reconciliation, outside she suffered a panic attack.
Clearly, there’s something going on there.
Steph disgusted as Ruby brutally rejects her father
The next morning, Caleb found her, clearly quite upset by the day before. She stood firm in her position that she wants nothing to do with Anthony. And later, Steph walked in as she reiterated how she wouldn’t be remotely bothered if he died.
Ruby’s casual vitriol appalled Steph. And her threats of leaving the village had Caleb worried that Ruby’s vitriol might drive their daughter away again.
There’s clearly more to Ruby’s hatred of her dad than meets the eye – but why hasn’t anyone asked what, exactly?
Emmerdale fans frustrated following latest outburst from Ruby
Writing on X as last night’s episode aired, some viewers wondered why no-one had come out and asked what Ruby’s problem actually is. Surely, given her reaction, there must be more than mere bad feeling?
“Why is Caleb ignoring that ruby’s reaction to her dad is way more than just being a bit [CENSORED] off at being kicked out a million years ago. Wouldn’t you just ask… did he do something to you????!” asked one fan.
“You’d think it would cross someone’s mind that Ruby may have been abused, given the level of vitriol she has for her Dad,” pointed out another.
“Doesn’t hearing Ruby talk so harshly about her dad make Steph think that there’s more going/gone on than she knows about? So c’mon Ruby spill the beans!” said a third.
“I mean…it’s got to be obvious that Ruby’s reaction has to be something bigger than just getting kicked out of the house,” another agreed.
What, exactly, is Anthony hiding?
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