While the whole village is in turmoil because of the emotional drama, a shadow quietly appears: Ray.

After the incident where Leo accidentally used drugs and was hospitalized, Ray quickly took advantage of the opportunity to enter April Windsor’s life.

He made a “generous” offer: let April live with him.

Although April refused and chose to move into the B&B, Ray’s appearance left a big question mark: what is he plotting?

Ray is famous for shady deals and dirty relationships in the dark. His sudden concern for a young girl like April cannot be simply kindness. The audience can easily feel the stalking in every word, every look of Ray – as if he is just waiting for the opportunity to drag April into a dangerous spiral.

What is more worrying is: April is currently lonely, feeling abandoned by her family. In that weak state, with just a little fake sweetness, Ray can completely take advantage of her. This is the biggest danger, not only for April but for Emmerdale as a whole.

This storyline is built delicately, “smoldering” instead of exploding immediately. But it is that slowness that makes the audience shiver. Because they understand that, when Ray decides to take action, the consequences will be unpredictable.

If family and friends do not quickly realize Ray’s plot, Emmerdale may soon face a new tragedy – this time from negligence and lack of care. This will certainly be a highlight that makes the audience curious, when everyone is waiting: What will Ray do next, and who is strong enough to stop him?