The drama doesn’t stop there. After a tense confrontation with Gabby, Bernice Blackstock finds unexpected comfort from an old face: Bob Hope.

In a rare moment, the two sit together, sharing about the changes in their lives.

Bob listens to Bernice’s sadness over the broken relationship with Gabby and the tension with Nicola.

The warm atmosphere and sincere words of encouragement soften Bernice’s heart.

In the midst of the family storm, Bob’s gentleness is like a sweet support.

The audience wonders: is this just a passing sympathy between two friends, or will it become a rekindled flame of old love? While Gabby is stressed about her marriage, Bernice is at risk of being caught up in a new love triangle with Bob.

The appearance of this detail shows that Emmerdale is never without its storms. Family drama, love triangles, secret affairs, all blend into one episode that makes the audience both excited and curious about what will happen next.