After weeks of silent suffering, April Windsor finally breaks down and confesses everything.

In what is considered the “soul” of the entire Christmas episode series, she tremblingly tells her father, Marlon Dingle, the whole truth about being forced by Celia and Ray to work for their criminal network.

Every word from April is like a knife to her father’s heart: “I didn’t want to, I was afraid they would kill Dylan…

I only did it to keep everyone safe.”

At that moment, Marlon completely collapses. He is no longer the cheerful chef at Woolpack, but a helpless father watching his daughter being dragged down to hell. Rhona, Paddy, and the Dingle family gather, both to comfort her and to find a way to confront Celia. But just when everyone thinks the nightmare is about to end, unexpected news arrives: Ray has escaped.

The scene of April hugging Marlon tightly, sobbing amidst the dim Christmas lights, has been dubbed by fans as “the most heartbreaking scene of the year.” This episode is not only an emotional explosion but also marks the beginning of a new battle – as the Dingle family is determined to bring Celia to justice, even if it means sacrificing everything.