This week’s climax falls on a cold, rainy night: Ruby decides to confront her father, while Celia Daniels is surrounded by police, closing a long chain of crimes.

Ruby goes to Anthony Fox’s house, bringing a recording of his confession.

When confronted, Anthony smiles faintly: “Who do you think will believe an alcoholic like you?”

Ruby breaks down in tears, but still turns on her phone to play the recording.

Anthony’s voice rings out: “I did it because you wanted to too.” That sentence leaves the audience speechless.

Ruby screams, throwing the glass on the floor: “I’m only 16, Dad!” The conversation turns into a fight – Ruby pushes Anthony down onto the chair, eyes filled with hatred. But instead of revenge, she turns and walks away. “I don’t need you dead. I need you exposed.”

At the same time, the police raid Celia’s farm. She calmly poured tea, saying: “You’re one step too late.” Ray was caught in the warehouse, and Celia still had a cold smile. But when she was handcuffed, she turned to say: “Do you think I’m the only one?” — ​​suggesting a larger force still lurking in the shadows.

The final scene ended the week with the entire village of Emmerdale in a pouring rain. Ruby sat in the church, praying. Clemmie slept peacefully in Dawn’s arms. Nicola looked out the window, her eyes empty. And in the sound of the church bells, viewers understood: in Emmerdale, the truth always has a price – and that price is sometimes your soul.