Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) is set to make another desperate attempt to escape Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) in Emmerdale, weeks after her first bid failed. She was close to freedom before, but Joe talked her back round, leaving her in greater danger than ever.
Gabby's stirring leads to Joe's fury
Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham), who briefly dated Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle), suspected something between Billy and Dawn and shared her concerns with Joe. Initially dismissive, Joe's disbelief turned to fury when Caleb Milligan (Will Ash) revealed that Billy and Dawn had kissed.
Billy's revelation and a new plan
Billy tells Dawn that Joe was the one who attacked him at the depot, though Caleb planted the idea. Billy is adamant he saw his attacker, and Dawn realizes she is trapped with a violent man and pregnant with his baby. Billy suggests they run away together, but only if Dawn can stick to the plan this time.
Billy later tells the police his attacker wasn't Joe, but reveals he's playing the long game to make Joe complacent. He asks Caleb to help them escape, but someone who knows the truth about Billy's attack could ruin everything.
What's next for Dawn?
No official announcement has been made about Jay Kontzle leaving, suggesting Dawn's exit is solo. Whether Joe catches up with her and stops her from making it out alive remains to be seen.
