Health crisis in Emmerdale as Belle begs late father Zak for help against Tom King | Soaps

Emmerdale spoilers follow for Wednesday’s (October 23) episode, available to watch now on ITVX. The episode in question will air on ITV1 at 7.30pm.

Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) was in bad shape after Tom King (James Chase) had her arrested for violating her bail conditions.

Tom, as viewers know, is investigated by the police after Belle reports him for domestic violence. However, Belle is also under investigation after admitting as much when she attacked her abuser with an ax last month.

The two are banned from contact while the investigation is ongoing, but Belle struggled to stay away after receiving an unmarked bouquet of roses in the wake of Zak’s (Steve Halliwell) death, believing Tom was the one she had sent to her.

Tom, in typical Tom fashion, denied all knowledge of what she was talking about and then made her think she was imagining things, prompting Belle to throw the flowers at her abuser.

Furious, Tom responded by reporting her to the police.

Presenting the ITV soap on Wednesday, DS Foy arrived at Wishing Well to arrest Belle and take her to the station for questioning.

Belle explained the situation and told the detective that Tom repeatedly challenged her and that’s why she had to confront him about it.

To her surprise, DS Foy confirmed that he believes she is telling the truth about Tom, but urged her to proceed with caution, saying that because she is of sound mind, they will have no choice but to arrest and put in jail. if she breaches her bail conditions again.

Belle returned home and tried to process what had happened, before going to Zak’s grave while he was wearing his vest.

In emotional scenes, the former event planner was seen speaking to no one, apparently believing she could hear Zak’s voice.

“I didn’t realize how much I needed you, Dad,” she said, as the camera panned to show no one was there.

It’s clear that Tom’s abuse is having a serious impact on Belle’s mental health, but will she get justice?

Will Tom be held accountable for his crimes? And will Sam (James Hooton) and Lydia (Karen Blick) realize how much Belle is struggling?

Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV1 or streams from 7am on ITVX.

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