Emmerdale tonight: Laurel's has a new plan and Vinny's loved-up

Emmerdale tonight saw Jai left squirming when he realised Laurel is the one buying his shares in The Hide. Laurel and Gabby wasted no time in rubbing Jai’s nose in their new plans.

Elsewhere, Vinny sought reassurance from Gabby as their relationship continued to heat up. Also, Belle took serious action against Tom after another showdown.

It was all happening in Emmerdale on Tuesday August 20.

Gabby and Laurel smile smugly at Jai in Emmerdale spoilers — Gabby and Laurel were thrilled to tell Jai of their plans (Credit: ITV)

Laurel’s plan

Gabby happily informed Jai she is planning to buy his shares, much to his annoyance.

Later on, Gabby sent Jai over an email outlining her proposal. He began quizzing her about where she’d sourced the money from. Eventually, Gabby revealed Laurel is the new investor.

As Jai continued to belittle Laurel, she and Gabby hit back at him, prompting him to eventually back down.

Jai later signed the contract, but then took a suspicious phone call. He informed the caller that the money would be with them tomorrow before saying Laurel doesn’t know what’s coming. We love plotting Jai… oh no, wait, we don’t!

Belle buried Piper

Belle arrived at the vets to collect Piper, but was left heartbroken when Tom revealed Piper had already been discarded of.

An upset Belle headed home, but Sam and Lydia then told her that Tom had already arranged to bring Piper’s body round. Tom then arrived, insisting Belle hadn’t listened to him and Piper was simply in his car, not in the surgery.

Later, Tom, Belle, Lydia and Sam proceeded to bury Piper. Belle took the opportunity to reveal what Tom did to Piper at the Welsh cottage, but everyone took Tom’s side, despite Belle’s pleas.

After another showdown with Tom, Belle headed to the police station. She sought advice about being abused and brought up Claire’s Law, in a bid to find out about Tom’s past.

What will Belle find out?

Gabby and Vinny share a kiss in the Woolpack — Things are heating up between Gabby and Vinny! (Credit: ITV)

Vinny and Gabby’s romance

Charity apologised to Vinny for mocking him. She encouraged him to communicate with Gabby and share his insecurities.

Vinny later headed to The Hide to chat with Gabby about their ‘different experience levels’. A hugely awkward conversation followed, but the couple appeared to settle things.

In the evening, Gabby went to The Woolpack to celebrate her new business venture. She ordered a bottle of Prosecco as she eagerly waited for Vinny to arrive to meet her. While she was alone at the bar, Tom attempted to chat to Gabby.

He complimented her, admitting he finds her attractive, before mocking her romance with Vinny. Unimpressed by Tom’s comments, Gabby brushed him off. Vinny arrived just in time, with Gabby passionately kissing him in front of everyone at the pub.

Also in tonight’s Emmerdale…

Mandeep told Ella that Liam still thinks about her and quizzed her over rekindling her relationship with him. Ella shot down any possibility of getting back with Liam. She and Manpreet later headed on a girls’ night out together.