Joe and Dawn look at each other on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)

In Emmerdale spoilers, Joe Tate continues to smooth-talk Dawn, even as he lies about his painkiller addiction to a suspicious Kim. Joe has been struggling with pills since his return to the village – and the truth was uncovered by Dawn, who found him, semi-conscious in his car.

When she confronted him, Joe claimed that he had the problem in hand, and would be quitting. And, as the pair struggle to keep their hands off each other, Joe spins another lie to Kim. Kim had grown suspicious of Joe’s tales after overhearing him discussing the side-effects of his addiction and poor health. Will she believe his stories?

Meanwhile, Charity sneaks onto Home Farm for an investigation of her own… but will she learn the truth about Joe?

Read our Emmerdale spoilers for this story in full below.

Joe and Dawn get close on Emmerdale
Dawn and Joe can barely keep their hands off each other (Credit: ITV)

Joe continues to cover for his painkiller addiction in Emmerdale spoilers

Joe continues to ingratiate himself with Dawn by demonstrating his withdrawal from the painkillers. With Dawn seemingly impressed, Joe feels encouraged that he’s making good progress in their relationship.

Just then, a moment between the pair is interrupted by Kim. She’s quick to notice that he’s grown close to Dawn. In an attempt to allay Kim’s suspicions, he spins her a story about the painkillers – which she seemingly believes.

But is Joe hiding something else from them both?

Charity sneaks about Home Farm on Emmerdale
Charity steals a laptop from Home Farm (Credit: ITV)

Charity makes a shocking discovery

A heated moment leads to another passionate kiss between Joe and Dawn. Feeling amorous, the pair head upstairs just in time to avoid being caught out by Charity, sneaking into Home Farm.

When she hears Kim returning home, she panics and grabs a nearby laptop. Later, as she opens the laptop, Charity makes a huge discovery. But what exactly has she uncovered?

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