Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Bear helps Ray win back Laurel's heart

Ray defies Celia by following his heart
Laura Morgan

Ray recieves relationship advice from an unlikely source in Emmerdale spoilers next week when Bear urges him to fight for Laurel. Spurred on by his prisoner’s words, Ray surprises Laurel with an early Christmas gift. But will Celia destroy his happiness?

Bear Wolf in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
Bear Wolf in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Celia is planning her escape in Emmerdale spoilers

With the net closing in on them, Celia has decided it’s time for her and Ray to pack up and leave the Dales.

Word of the pair’s exit plans reach Bear and their other slaves, who are facing a miserable Christmas in captivity. Unaware of how much Paddy is missing him, Bear feels he owes Ray his loyalty. He asks his boss whether he’ll be left behind when he goes, but Ray insists to Bear this won’t be the case.

As the pair continue their chat, Bear can see Ray is still pining for Laurel. Viewers will recall how Ray was forced by Celia to call time on their romance, even though he didn’t want to.

Bear urges Ray to make the most of his life and seize his chance of happiness while he can. Will he follow his advice?

Ray surprises Laurel in Emmerdale
Ray and Laurel have an early Christmas lunch (Credit: ITV)

Ray wins Laurel back

Knowing Bear is right, Ray decides to defy his mum by following his heart.

He meets with Laurel and is delighted when she agrees to meet him for lunch. Later at Mulberry, Ray surprises Laurel with a ‘fake Christmas lunch’. He’s laid on a festive spread, complete with crackers.

The look on Laurel’s face says it all. She’s touched by the sweet gesture and it’s clear there’s still feelings there on both sides.

Laurel and Ray share a hug in Emmerdale
Will Celia ruin Ray and Laurel’s happiness? (Credit: ITV)

Ray dares to dream in Emmerdale spoilers

Laurel and Ray’s relationship is back on as the smitten couple share a hug in the kitchen.

Ray dares to hope he might have the chance to spend actual Christmas Day with the woman he’s crazy about. But is Celia about to destroy his romantic dream?

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