DS Reid and her colleague arrived at Tug Ghyll in Emmerdale this evening to speak with Vanessa Woodfield as part of their investigation into Doctor Caitlin Todd. The police car had sped past Emmerdale Farm, where Robert Sugden feared they were coming for him after discovering his cousin Serena is a police officer, but instead pulled up outside Vanessa's home.
Charity's Ordeal Revealed
Doctor Caitlin Todd had been arrested after sexually assaulting Charity Dingle. During questioning, Caitlin claimed the sex was consensual, and due to lack of physical evidence, she was released shortly after the interview. Charity kept the trauma a secret from her loved ones but eventually told Mackenzie Boyd, revealing that Caitlin had been blackmailing her over the fact that baby Leyla is Charity's child. Mackenzie encouraged Charity to tell DS Reid about the blackmail, believing it could help the investigation. Charity did so but learned from Reid that the coercion would be treated as a separate case, not part of the sexual assault investigation.
Vanessa Questioned
To build a picture of Doctor Todd, DS Reid decided to speak with Vanessa, Caitlin's ex-girlfriend. At Tug Ghyll, Reid explained that an allegation had been made against Caitlin but could not reveal details. After the conversation, Vanessa rushed to the shop, believing Caitlin had been questioned about bullying Jacob Sugden. Sarah Sugden wondered if the allegation was related to something other than Jacob's ordeal, and Charity, listening in, reacted in a way that left Vanessa curious.
Charity Confesses to Vanessa
At Jacobs Fold, Vanessa asked Charity if Caitlin did something to her. The look on Charity's face confirmed it. Charity told Vanessa about the sexual assault and was supported by her ex. Reeling from the shock, Vanessa could not believe she had been oblivious to Doctor Todd's true nature. A flashforward has confirmed that Caitlin will be murdered, leaving viewers to wonder if Vanessa will be the one to take revenge.
