Next week's Emmerdale spoilers confirm that Belle Dingle is left reeling when she learns her abusive ex-husband Tom King is to be released from prison soon. The news comes as a major shock to Belle, who is told Tom will be subjected to strict license conditions upon his release.
Tom King's release shocks Belle
Vicar Charles claims that Tom has accepted culpability for his past actions and wants to seek forgiveness from Belle. Struggling with the news, Belle decides to visit Tom in prison, but Cain and Kammy advise her against it.
As Belle spirals, she is grateful for Rhona's advice, but Rhona privately warns Cain that if Tom returns, he could be more dangerous than ever. The warning adds to the tension surrounding Tom's impending release.
Thea targets Kim Tate
Elsewhere in the village, Kim is worried about Joe, knowing that she and Graham are secretly looking after his son, Baby Tate. Lydia has a misunderstanding with Kim linked to her stepson Samson's return, leaving her hurt over the crossed wires.
Their discussion is overheard by Thea, who jumps to the wrong conclusion about Baby Tate. As a result, Kim is surprised when a social worker turns up demanding to see Joe and his baby, revealing that there has been a report of an illegal adoption.
Thea is not deterred by her mission to bring down Kim and decides to keep an eye on her. She successfully gains access to Kim's phone, but what she sees remains to be seen, and her next move is unclear.
Other village drama
In other storylines, Sadie continues her plan to seduce Caleb and cause drama for him and his wife Ruby. Kev is supportive towards Nicola as she struggles, while Sam tries to find employment for his son Samson, who is being released from prison within weeks.
Bob is having a bad day, and Liam sparks suspicions with Chas over his behavior. The drama comes amid a turbulent time in the Dales, from the fallout to the deaths of Dawn Taylor and Jimmy King, to the exit of Vinny Dingle, who caused the deaths after becoming distracted by his phone while driving.
Sadie has teamed up with Joe Tate to take down the Miligans, and Graham has taken Baby Tate and is looking after him, after Joe planned to have his son adopted. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
