Emmerdale spoilers this week: Joe and Dawn stand firm against Billy as social services arrive

Dawn and Joe decide they've had enough of Billy
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In this week’s Emmerdale spoilers, Dawn and Joe are put to the test when social services pay a visit to Home Farm. And as Dawn reaches the end of her tether with Billy, Joe comes up with a plan to solve the situation. But what does he have in mind? And will it work?

Joe and Dawn are questioned by a social worker in Emmerdale
Joe and Dawn receive a visit from social services (Credit: ITV)

Dawn and Joe are back on in Emmerdale spoilers

Joe is home from hospital and recuperating well after Dawn attempted to murder him.

Emmerdale’s latest whodunnit was solved when Dawn told Billy that she was the one who pushed Joe out of the window. The incident happened after Dawn discovered Joe had drugged Noah and threatened her daughter Clemmie. She claimed it was an accident, but that seems unlikely.

Billy initially agreed to give Dawn a false alibi, then ditched that plan and began blackmailing her. He also demanded full custody of Clemmie, Lucas and Evan in return for his silence.

But despite Billy’s best efforts, Joe is backing Dawn. He told the police he slipped and fell and she is considering a future back together. But an unexpected visitor could be about to derail their plans.

Billy and Dawn row in Emmerdale
Billy wants Dawn and the kids as far away from Joe as possible (Credit: ITV)

Joe, Dawn and Billy are interviewed by social services

Dawn and Joe are rattled when he a social worker arrives wanting to speak to them. They are following up on a safeguarding concern regarding the children. The worker speaks to Joe and Dawn and also Billy.

Following the interview, Dawn and Billy are relieved when the social worker is satisfied. She confirms no further action is needed.

Despite this positive result, Joe is aware he’s got a long way to go to get back into Clemmie’s good books. He attempts to make amends by taking the youngster out for a milkshake. But then it all kicks off again when Clemmie temporarily goes missing.

Joe and Dawn talk in Emmerdale
Joe comes up with a problem to get Billy off their case (Credit: ITV)

Joe and Dawn want Billy out of the way in Emmerdale spoilers

Billy is on the warpath when he hears about Clemmie going AWOL in Joe’s care.

He confronts Dawn, demanding she and the kids move out of Home Farm to get away from him. Dawn bites back and refuses to go, which infuriates Billy even more. He accuses Dawn of still having feelings for Joe.

Exhausted by their constant quarrelling, Dawn decides she’s had enough. She offloads to Joe, who hatches a plan to deal with Billy. But will he be able to pull it off? And what will the repercussions be for everyone?

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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