Emmerdale is set to deliver more drama as Ruby Fox-Milligan (Beth Cordingly) encounters her estranged daughter and father next week.
Upon seeing her daughter Steph (Georgia Jay), a speechless Ruby sends Caleb Milligan (Will Ash) away for a private conversation.
The situation escalates when Steph discloses that she had been in touch with her late mother, Helen Fox (Sharon Maughan). As Ruby attempts to understand Steph's relationship with Helen, she is pushed to her limits by Steph's accusations about her troubled upbringing, leading Ruby to slap Steph.
Despite her apologies, Ruby is heartbroken when Steph departs, accusing Ruby of never caring for her. A vulnerable Caleb confesses to Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) that he can't bear to lose Steph again and finds his determination.
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