While John spreads fear throughout the village, the local clinic is also caught in the vortex of crisis.

Manpreet Sharma accidentally discovers an unusual amount of medicine missing from the warehouse.

After checking, she is shocked to realize that the culprit is none other than John.

Worried that the clinic’s reputation will be affected, Manpreet immediately requests a comprehensive inventory to prevent further trouble.

In another development, Claudette Anderson cannot hide her frustration when Liam Cavanagh continues to ignore the signs of his illness. Unable to bear that stubbornness, Claudette makes an appointment for Liam at another clinic, forcing him to face his health problem instead of avoiding it. This is a tense moment, but also reveals Claudette’s deep concern for Liam.

Despite the troubles, Ross Barton’s story offers a glimmer of hope. Amidst his busy schedule of DNA testing and work at Moira’s farm, Ross unexpectedly becomes a pillar of support for April, who is suffering from the manipulation of drug dealer Ray. Will Ross put aside his own problems to help April escape danger?

The interweaving of anxiety at the clinic and Ross’s newfound hope shows that Emmerdale is not all gloom. Amid the darkness created by John Sugden, there are still moments of humanity, where some people are willing to stand up for each other.