This week in Emmerdale is not only about breathtaking trials or exposed family secrets.

In between the tragedies, the audience also witnessed an emotional story about the haunting past and the selfishness of power.

It all started when Celia, with her carefree personality, made an inappropriate joke about the dog attack that Paddy Dingle had experienced.

For Celia, it was just a joke, but for Paddy, that memory was a mental wound that never healed.

Immediately, Paddy turned pale, panicked and almost fell into a state of fear.

Moira – who was there at the time – realized the seriousness. She advised Celia to apologize and find a way to make up for it, instead of treating it as a joke. Celia was initially embarrassed, but gradually understood that careless words can break a person’s psychology. This development not only shows Paddy’s vulnerability after the incident, but also emphasizes the importance of empathy in the Emmerdale community.

While Paddy and Celia grapple with the past and present, Kim Tate continues to stir up trouble. She once again publicly opposes Vinny and Mandy’s plan to adopt Thomas. Kim’s reasons seem reasonable: she doesn’t want Jamie, her son, to be replaced in the child’s heart. But behind that, people understand that Kim always wants to take control, it’s not easy for anyone to enter the Tate family’s territory.

The confrontation between Kim and Vinny – Mandy creates a tense climax. Vinny tries to prove his sincere love for Thomas, while Mandy can’t hide her anger at Kim’s arrogant attitude. One side is the desire to build a home, the other side is power and control – who will win?