Episode 10083/10084 (5th September 2024)

==Plot==
Part One:
Following her run in with Tom, Belle leaves Dale Head in a trance-like state. She knocks at Victoria Cottage to speak with Tom. Tom makes it obvious to Belle that he's just slept with Amelia then passionately kisses her in front of Belle before sending her out so he and Belle can talk alone. Once alone, Belle tells Tom she wants him back and asks if he meant it when he said about never giving up on them as they belong together. Tom can't understand Belle's sudden change of heart but Belle explains seeing him with Amelia put everything into focus - she loves him so much and can't keep fighting it. Tom tells Belle there must be some changes as he won't tolerate anymore of her suspicious ramblings. Belle blames her illness. Tom puts his arm around Belle and tells her he's going to make her better as no one loves her as much as he does. Later, Tom sits with his arm around Amelia in the pub backroom. When Amelia tells Tom that Belle isn't his responsibility anymore, Tom's demeanour suddenly changes. Tom ends his relationship with Amelia and walks out leaving Amelia devastated. Charity is floored when she learns Belle and Tom are back together but Belle insists she knows what she's doing. She takes Tom's hand and the pair head home to Dale Head. When Belle and Tom step inside Dale Head, the place is bare. Tom asks where everything is. Belle explains its all at Wishing Well Cottage and asks Tom if he really thinks she'd ever get back with him after everything he's put her through - she had to do it this way to show Amelia the kind of man he really is as she's not going to let him do to Amelia what he's done to her. Tom simmers with rage. When Belle goes to leave, Tom grabs her by the hair and throws her down on the sofa before forcing himself on her. Months later, a gloomy Belle sits on the sofa sporting a black eye curtsey of Tom. Tom explains away his actions by telling Belle she completely humiliated him and any man would do the same. Once Tom is outside, Belle bursts into tears cradling her baby bump. Belle watches the scene from the window, envisaging what things may be like if she tries to trick Tom.
Part Two:
Following her run in with Tom, Belle leaves Dale Head in a trance like state. She makes her way to Keepers Cottage to speak to Kerry and is shocked to see Tom went through with getting a puppy for Amelia and Esther. Belle tells Kerry that the puppy isn't safe and neither is Amelia. Kerry is perplexed by Belle's strange behaviour and assumes she's hearing voices again. Belle protests she's not and warns Kerry that Tom is dangerous. A concerned Kerry finds Amelia in the pub and demands to know if Tom has hurt her. Amelia thinks the suggestion is ridiculous as Tom has spun her a web of lies and made himself out to be the victim and Belle the abuser. Belle protests she's not lying but neither Amelia nor Kerry believe her. Belle again protests she isn't crazy. She pleads with Amelia to believe her, stating Tom has harassed her, stalked her, hunted her down like she was his prey. He's burnt her, beaten her, and made her feel like she's losing her mind and she protected him, but not anymore. At that moment, Cain enters the pub and hears every word. Cain vows Tom is a dead man. Cain heads straight over to the vets and beats Tom to a pulp. Eventually, Jimmy manages to drag Cain away from an unconscious Tom. As Tom is loaded in the back of an ambulance, Jimmy sneers at Belle that if Tom dies, it's because of her lies. At the same time, Cain is arrested in front of Kyle. Kyle blames Belle for Cain's arrest. At Wishing Well Cottage, Sam and Lydia discuss everything that's happened. Lydia doesn't believe a word Belle says anymore and decides to call her mental health crisis worker, whilst Sam fears Cain could go down for life if Tom doesn't pull through. Later, Belle lays in a hospital bed in an all white room. She has been sectioned. She hears Tom's voice taunting her, telling her she must've known how this would pan out. Belle watches herself through the window in the door envisaging what things could be like if she calls Tom out.
Part Three:
Following her run in with Tom, Belle leaves Dale Head in a trance-like state. It's three years in the future and Belle is back working alongside Suzy at Take A Vow. As Belle fills Suzy in on her meeting in the café, Tom, Amelia, and Esther enter so Suzy approaches them to discuss Tom and Amelia's upcoming wedding. Later, Belle spots Amelia putting the rubbish out and notices she has a burnt hand. Belle knows Tom is responsible but Amelia denies it and rushes inside. Back in the house, Amelia sends Esther upstairs then breaks down in tears. Belle lets herself into Dale Head which panics Amelia as Tom is in the shower and could be down at any moment. Belle knows Tom is abusing Amelia but Amelia denies it and claims he treats her like a goddess, citing the flowers he got her as proof. Belle reminds Amelia that she doesn't need to stay with Tom but Amelia orders Belle to get out. Before Belle leaves, she tells Amelia she's here for her whenever she's ready to talk. When Tom comes downstairs, he knows someone has been there. The next thing we see is Amelia is removed from Dale Head in a body bag. Brenda explains to Belle that Tom found Amelia at the bottom of the stairs but Belle knows that's a lie. Later at Amelia's wake, everyone does their best to comfort a grieving Tom. Jimmy assures him it's not his fault. Belle watches the scene unfolding and sees a glimpse into the future if she does nothing. She can't allow this to happen so she bangs at Jacobs Fold and tells Charity she needs help. Charity assures Belle she's safe and encourages her to open up. Belle explains there's no way out. If she tricks him, he's one step ahead. If she calls him out, she looks insane. If she does nothing then it could be fatal. Charity knows how scary it is, but tells Belle she needs to say the words. Belle finally admits Tom has been hurting her.
Part Four:
Belle explains to Charity that it's been going on for months. Tom has threatened her, stalked her, tracked her every move. Belle fears Charity doesn't believe her and thinks she's relapsed but Charity assures her she doesn't. She believes her. Belle still doubts herself and questions if Tom is right and she's actually losing it. Charity knows that's not true. Charity suggests they go through things one by one to help Belle make sense of everything. Belle has no idea where to begin - she can't pinpoint when or how or why it started. She recalls her and Tom's wedding night and how she spent it alone on the sofa as Tom banned her from their bedroom. Charity thought Belle looked really happy that day and comments she must've been covering well. Belle states she was happy until Tom wasn't. Belle is upset to be reminded of her wedding day as her mum was so sure she was going to marry a good man. And Tom was good, and he was kind - she has no idea what happened. Belle believes Tom always loved her too much as was so afraid of losing her that he became obsessed. She insists Tom isn't all bad, he's just sick. Charity states Tom chooses to behave that way with her as he's perfectly in control around everyone else but Belle still believes she's partly to blame as she can't be easy to live with her mental health issues. Charity tries to make Belle see that Tom used her mental health issues as a weapon but Belle isn't sure of anything anymore. Charity doesn't understand why Belle is defending Tom. Belle asks Charity if she thinks she's been brainwashed. Charity states they all have as that's what men like Tom do. Tom is an abuser and you don't have to knock seven bells out of someone to be an abuser. By Belle's reaction, Charity realises Belle has been physically abused as well. Belle explains the first time was just a push, but then he found out she was still on the pill and held her hand under the scalding hot tap. Tom said it was just for a second and that it was an accident and somehow she believed him. Charity asks Belle about her abortion. Belle explains she wasn't ready for a baby and there was no way she was going to bring a child into that household. Charity feels guilty for not being there to support Belle as her gut told her something wasn't right. Belle tells Charity that she didn't want anyone to know. She has no idea what it's taken for her to knock on the door and tell her all of this. And the horrible bit is there's still so much more to tell. Charity assures Belle there's no rush and promises her she's not fighting this alone anymore; things are going to change and Tom will not hurt her again.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Belle King - Eden Taylor-Draper
*Cain Dingle - Jeff Hordley
*Brenda Walker - Lesley Dunlop
*Suzy Merton - Martelle Edinborough
*Sam Dingle - James Hooton
*Lydia Dingle - Karen Blick
*Kyle Winchester - Huey Quinn
*Nicola King - Nicola Wheeler (10083 only)
*Tom King - James Chase
*Amelia Spencer - Daisy Campbell
*Charity Dingle - Emma Atkins
*Kerry Wyatt - Laura Norton
*Jimmy King - Nick Miles
===Guest cast===
*Future Esther - Lily Fouassier (uncredited)
==Locations==
*Dale Head - Front garden, living room, kitchen and back yard
*Barton and Dingle Automotives - Forecourt
*Main Street
*Victoria Cottage - Front garden, living room, kitchen and rear hallway
*The Woolpack - Main entrance, public bar and backroom
*Keepers Cottage - Front garden and living room
*Emmerdale Veterinary Surgery - Entrance and driveway
*Hotten Road
*Wishing Well Cottage - Downstairs rooms
*White room - Tom's hospital room/Belle's cell
*Café Main Street - Entrance, interior and outdoor seating area
*Pear Tree Cottage - Take A Vow entrance
*Jacobs Fold - Front steps, living room and kitchen
==Notes==
*In this special episode about Tom King's abuse of wife Belle, we see through Belle's eyes multiple scenarios of what could happen based on what steps she should take next. Because of the nature of this episode, the opening scene is replayed several times and some scenes are set years in the future, notably portraying toddler Esther Spencer as a young child.
*This episode features brief flashbacks to Belle and Tom's wedding in Episode 9917/9918 (15th February 2024), their dinner party in Episode 9987 (7th May 2024) and their Welsh cottage getaway in Episode 10046 (24th July 2024).
*This hour-long episode was shown at the regular time of 7:30pm.
*Kate Waters was credited as the fight arranger on this episode.
*The theme tune was not played over the end credits. However, short pieces of music were played throughout the episode.
*Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 3,914,000 viewers (7th place).
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