Next week’s episode of Emmerdale promises to be the most dramatic of the year as the feud between Nicola King and Dawn Taylor officially explodes.

After weeks of tension, the secret war between the two strong women finally breaks out — and viewers will witness a haunting midnight attack that leaves Dawn hospitalized in a state of panic.

It all starts when Nicola discovers Dawn is about to reveal a secret she’s been hiding for so long.

Despite trying to stay calm, Nicola’s fear of losing her reputation pushes her into a dark corner.

One gloomy evening, she follows Dawn home from the cafe, her eyes cold and determined to “end it all”. As Dawn walks down a deserted street, Nicola suddenly steps out and confronts her head-on. Words are exchanged, the words cutting like knives: “You think you know me, Dawn? You don’t know what I’m capable of!”

In a fit of rage, Nicola pushed Dawn down, and in the chaos, a strong blow knocked Dawn to the ground. The yellow streetlights reflected on Dawn’s pale face, while Nicola trembled, realizing that she had just crossed the line of no return. The scene revealed in the preview video made viewers shiver with its authenticity: the gasps, the sound of running footsteps, and Dawn’s frightened look as she called Nicola’s name in vain.