Emmerdale viewers were left in utter disbelief as the soap served up a heart-wrenching storyline featuring Helen Fox's death that aired on Wednesday (September 18), leaving her daughter Ruby (Beth Cordingly) in turmoil.
In a sensational development, Caleb Milligan (William Ash) was seen eagerly awaiting a hefty inheritance from the dying Helen in exchange for allowing her to meet with Ruby one final time.
The drama escalated when Ruby, summoned by the hospital to bid farewell to her ailing mother, arrived tragically 20 minutes after her mother's passing.
Entering the room, the bereft Ruby was confronted with the sight of her deceased mother, whom she had not seen for years due to being cast out over her marriage to Caleb.
Later, a devastated Ruby confessed to Caleb that she was tormented by never learning her mother's last words, while Caleb feigned shock and inquired about her father's whereabouts.
This detail sent Emmerdale fans into a frenzy, speculating on social media about the imminent entrance of Ruby's father into the soap.
One viewer wrote on social platform X: "Ruby's dad is still alive maybe he will pop up soon #emmerdale," reports the Manchester Evening News.
Another chimed in, predicting familial fireworks: "Only matter of time before Ruby's dad comes to village then, along with their daughter Stephanie #Emmerdale."
The plot thickens as fans voiced their unease about Caleb, with comments such as "#Emmerdale how long til Ruby finds out her hubby is not only twisted but evil and nasty and well....evil a bunch more."
Further chatter included predictions about Ruby's reaction to Caleb's deceitful antics, with one fan noting: "Ruby won't be too pleased when she hears what Caleb has been up to #Emmerdale", amplifying the sense of impending doom.
Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
