Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Laurel invites danger into her home as she falls for Ray

Laurel agrees to give Ray another chance
Laura Morgan

Ray pulls out all the stops to impress Laurel in Emmerdale spoilers next week when he surprises her with a romantic picnic. Laurel is won over by the gesture and the pair take their relationship to the next level. But has she put herself – and her family – in danger?

Ray surprises Laurel with a picnic in Emmerdale
Ray woos Laurel with a romantic picnic (Credit: ITV)

Ray has fallen for Laurel in Emmerdale spoilers

Villainous Ray was introduced to audiences earlier this year when he recruited Dylan and April to join his drugs operation. It seemed Ray was in charge of the illegal empire, but then fans learnt it’s Celia who’s running the show, and Ray is her son.

The wicked pair haven’t only been targeting teens. Paddy’s elderly dad Bear has also fallen victim to Celia and Ray, and has been held captive as one of their human slaves.

One person oblivious to Ray’s dark side is lovely Laurel. The pair have struck up a romantic connection and seem genuinely smitten with one another. Last week things hit a little bump in the road after nosey Nicola decided to cyber stalk her friend’s new fella. Nicola was unable to find any trace of Ray online, which made Laurel question if he has something to hide.

Laurel strokes Ray's face in Emmerdale
Laurel is smitten with her new man (Credit: ITV)

Laurel gives Ray another chance

As Laurel continues to be wary around Ray, he’s desperate to show what she means to him.

Ray decides to surprise his girlfriend with a romantic picnic for two. Laurel is touched when she sees the effort Ray has gone to, laying out an afternoon tea spread, complete with mugs of tea.

She can see how much Ray cares, and agrees to give him one last chance.

Ray and Laurel share a kiss in Emmerdale
Laurel has no idea about Ray’s true nature (Credit: ITV)

Laurel is in danger in Emmerdale spoilers

Besotted Laurel is on cloud nine after her date with Ray. The couple are later seen sharing a kiss in the village.

It seems their relationship has got more serious, but Laurel has no clue the kind of man she’s invited into her home. With Celia already threatening to ruin her son’s happiness, is Laurel about to discover the truth? And could her, Arthur and Dotty be in grave danger?

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