Robert Sugden's world was turned upside down in Emmerdale when the money he had won hours earlier in a poker game was stolen from right under his nose. The farmer had been experiencing cashflow issues, especially after purchasing struggling business The Hide from Gabby Thomas, who sabotaged his plans to open imminently due to him having lowballed her with his offer.
In a bid to raise the funds needed, he organised a poker night at his new establishment, inviting Joe Tate, Jai Sharma and Claudette Anderson to play. Once Claudette left with her winnings and Jai cashed out, Joe and Robert went head-to-head, with Robert putting The Hide on the table while Joe offered up £100k.
Robert came out victorious, much to Joe's shock, and he partied the night away at The Woolpack, unaware that a punter stole the cash after Kev stated aloud the amount his ex won aloud in the pub for all to hear. The discovery left Robert horrified, realising that he's literally got nothing left.
Who stole the cash?
The next episode deals with the fallout of tonight's as Robert and Aaron desperately try to work out who stole the money. With poker players Joe and Jai in attendance on the evening in question, could either of them be the culprits? Or is Kev the man they're looking for?
Eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted Kev making off with his jacket all rolled up when time was called by Woolpack landlady Charity, but is he the thief? Aaron and Sarah head off to interrogate the potential suspects, but will they get the answers they need?
Belle's visit from Tom
Elsewhere, Liam Cavanagh takes Cain on a fishing trip ahead of his radiotherapy. Belle, meanwhile, receives a visit from her Victim Liaison Officer, who informs her that Tom will be released from prison. Reeling, Belle is assured that Tom will be subject to strict licence conditions upon his release but Kammy is pained to see the change in her demeanour.
Later, Charles overhears Belle speaking to Nicola about the situation and he can't help but reveal that Tom has been speaking to him in his role as a prison chaplain – and that he has accepted culpability for what he did and is even seeking Belle's forgiveness. Unsure of what to do, Belle ultimately decides to visit Tom.
Emmerdale airs these scenes Monday, October 19 at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX or YouTube.
