Amidst a series of tragedies, another name sparks endless discussion among the villagers: Bear Wolf – Paddy’s biological father – has vanished without a trace.

Initially, everyone thought he had simply left after an argument, but as clues emerged, the situation became increasingly chilling.

Bear’s phone was switched off, his belongings were untouched, and someone claimed to have seen him speaking with Ray Walters a few days before his disappearance.

Paddy is consumed by guilt, fear, and self-doubt.

He can’t believe his rough, strong father has been dragged into this dangerous vortex. Some leaked sources suggest Celia used Bear as a pawn to silence Paddy in the upcoming conflict. If this is true, Bear may be being held captive – or worse, murdered.

Emmerdale fans have called this storyline “the darkest chapter of the Dingle family.” No one knows exactly what happened, but everyone agrees: if Celia was behind it, the price the village of Dales would pay would be significant.