Emmerdale spoilers: Billy's secret is revealed as he gets seriously injured and begs Mack for help

Billy’s been hiding something, and the shocking truth is revealed in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers. Dawn’s husband has been competing in underground boxing, and he turns to Mack for help after sustaining a nasty injury. But will his mate keep his secret?

Billy is lying to Dawn in Emmerdale — Billy hasn’t told Dawn he’s a member of an illegal fight club (Credit: ITV)

Billy is deceiving Dawn in Emmerdale spoilers

It’s been an incredibly difficult year for the Fletcher family. Not only have Billy and Dawn endured the trauma of Evan’s leukemia battle, they’ve also had to leave the comforts of Home Farm. Money is in short supply, but it seems Billy may have found a lucrative sideline.

Viewers will know Billy is keeping a secret. He’s been making furtive calls to someone, and there’s no way that wad of cash Dawn found was just ‘savings’ as he claimed.

Next week, Billy is seen concealing a pair of boxing gloves from his wife. Is this reason he’s suddenly in the money?

Mack tends to injured Billy in Emmerdale — Mack tends to Billy’s boxing injuries (Credit: ITV)

Mack grows suspicious of Billy

Finally there’s a bit of good news when the doctors give Dawn and Billy the all clear to bring Evan home from hospital.

Billy pays Mack a visit and asks if he’ll help find him a cheap car. He agrees to help, but is suspicious of Billy’s newfound wealth and an injury he appears to be nursing.

The following day, Mack gets a lead on a motor while Dawn reminds Billy they can’t be late in collecting Evan. But it seems Billy has lost track of time when he fails to show.

Thankfully Gabby comes to Dawn’s rescue and gives her a lift to the hospital. But where has Billy disappeared to?

Mack tries to help injured Billy in Emmerdale — Can Mack convince Billy to put a stop to his dangerous hobby? (Credit: ITV)

Billy makes a confession in Emmerdale spoilers

Mack is horrified when he opens his door to find a bloodied and bruised Billy standing there. It’s clear Billy is in a bad way as he shows Mack a deep gash on the side of his torso. But he won’t listen to his friend’s plea to go to hospital through fear of the authorities getting involved.

While Mack tries to stem the bleeding, Billy finally admits the truth – he’s been competing in unlicensed boxing matches. He acknowledges it’s a dangerous pastime, but explains he’s been doing it provide for his family.

Paramedic John soon arrives to help stitch Billy’s wound back up. But how on earth is he going to explain this one to Dawn?

Will Billy’s injury be a wake up call for him to stop? Or is he going to carry on risking his life by fighting?

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