Emmerdale earlier this year but she has also been a great support to Rhona (Zoe Henry) after her partner Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) suffered a stroke.
The Woolpack chef continues to recover in hospital but it is clear to the newcomer of the ITV soap her daughter is struggling with splitting her time between her other half and life in the village.
However, when she offers her opinion on the matter, it isn't taken too well at all and Mary could end up being pushed into the arms of another.
The drama continues in next week's episodes as Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) sets up an Easter egg hunt for the children in the village.
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