{"id":46211,"date":"2025-09-18T19:25:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=46211"},"modified":"2025-09-17T17:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:03:17","slug":"emmerdale-spoilers-april-turns-to-life-of-crime-ray-tightens-hold-over-her-dylan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/emmerdale-spoilers-april-turns-to-life-of-crime-ray-tightens-hold-over-her-dylan\/","title":{"rendered":" April turns to a life of crime as Ray exerts his control over her and Dylan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>April continues down a dark path in Emmerdale spoilers upcoming when she accepts as job as Ray\u2019s full-time drug dealer. Having played straight into his hands, Ray now has April \u2013 and Dylan \u2013 exactly where he wants them. What else does he have in store for the vulnerable teens?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Ray has April in his clutches in Emmerdale spoilers<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46143\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46143\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"April pleads with Ray in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-1300x860.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-180x119.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-96x64.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-512x339.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01-192x127.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">April has tried to fight back against Ray (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ray has recruited April into his dangerous world, and now it seems she\u2019s trapped. Just like poor Dylan.<\/p>\n<p>As the week begins, Dylan checks in with his girlfriend after her latest chat with Ray. Viewers will recall how April attempted to stand up to the dealer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/spoilers\/emmerdale-spoilers-next-week-gabby-vinny-wedding-day-bernice-return-april-stands-up-to-ray\/\">after she was nearly busted by the police<\/a>, but Ray found a way to win her over. April still isn\u2019t sure if Ray really has her and Dylan\u2019s best interests at heart. However, the young couple try to remain positive and focus on the future they want to build.<\/p>\n<p>Later, April runs into Ray, who\u2019s pleased to learn Dylan\u2019s got himself a job at The Depot. Ross is nearby and clocks the anxious look on April\u2019s face after Ray walks away. He invites his friend for a chat at the cafe, where April tries \u2013 and fails \u2013 to explain what\u2019s worrying her.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Dylan\u2019s also feeling nervous when Ray rocks up, claiming he\u2019s got a way they can help one another\u2026<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 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max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fan-theory-Split-40.jpg\" alt=\"Moira struggles to cope and Vanessa has a realisation over Dr Todd\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 8<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Moira struggles to cope and Vanessa has a realisation over Dr Todd<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">10 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/dr-todd-strikes-again-leaving-jacob-distraught\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-06T121823.719.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Thu, May 7<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">1 day ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/jacob-trapped-dr-todd-mandy-makes-big-confession\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-05T124904.081.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, May 6<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/News-split-2026-04-30T115615.768.jpg\" alt=\"Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 11 - 15<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/bear-could-blow-everything-as-he-takes-to-the-stand\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-standard-2026-05-01T163329.213.jpg\" alt=\"Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Tue, May 5<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46135\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46135\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"Ray visits Dylan at The Depot\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-1300x913.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-1536x1079.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-180x126.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-96x67.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-512x360.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01-192x135.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22_09_emm_dylan_ray_01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ray tries to corrupt Dylan (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>There\u2019s no escape for Dylan or April<\/h2>\n<p>Over at The Depot, Dylan is hard at work, desperate to make the most of the opportunity<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/characters\/emmerdale-caleb-miligan-vendetta-against-kim-relationship-brother-cain-many-affairs\/\"> Caleb<\/a> and Jai gave him. But the lad can\u2019t escape his past, as a text message soon reminds him there\u2019s no getting away from Ray. Knowing just how to manipulate his prey, Ray offers Dylan an impromptu driving lesson. Will he take him up on it?<\/p>\n<p>Paddy is delighted to hear Dylan wants to expand his horizons by getting behind the wheel and offers to teach him himself.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, April is horrified to learn how much debt her and Dylan still have to have to pay off. Ray suggests there\u2019s a way April can bring the figure down faster, and with that, she\u2019s reeled in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46145\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46145\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"Ray issues April a warning\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-1300x883.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-180x122.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-96x65.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-512x348.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03-192x130.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ray_april_03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ray gives April instructions for her next job (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short while later, Ray drives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/characters\/as-april-turns-sixteen-ten-huge-things-that-have-happened-to-her-during-her-time-in-the-dales\/\">April<\/a> to a nearby car park where he gives her strict instructions of what to do. <\/span>Witnessing a viciously beaten lad nearby makes April realise what could happen if she messes up. But despite the risks she decides to do it.<\/p>\n<p>After successfully carrying out a demo deal, Ray hands her a burner phone. And just like that, April has become his full-time dealer.<\/p>\n<h2>Emmerdale spoilers: Dylan plays into Ray\u2019s hands<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46146\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46146\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46146\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy and Dylan share a meal at The Woolpack\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-96x64.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25_09_emm_ross_dylan_paddy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddy is like the dad Dylan never had (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Dylan and Paddy continue to bond as they enjoy lunch together at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/characters\/the-woolpack-emmerdale-history-beloved-village-boozer-including-landlords-landladies-tricias-death-camerons-siege\/\">The Woolpack<\/a>. For the first time, Dylan feels like he\u2019s got a proper father figure, but that doesn\u2019t stop him arranging another secret meeting with Ray.<\/p>\n<p>As Ray surprises Dylan with a generous gift, he only too pleased to accept. However, he has no clue that he\u2019s played straight into Ray\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n<p>Later at The Woolpack, April and Dylan finally feel as if things are looking up for them. But Ray is one who holds all the power now, and he\u2019s going to use it. What will his next move be?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/11-most-iconic-emmerdale-villains-psychotic-killers-violent-abusers-master-manipulators\/\">11 most iconic Emmerdale villains: psychotic killers, violent abusers and master manipulators!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ray recruits April to become his full-time dealer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":249734182,"featured_media":46235,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Emmerdale spoilers","_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%cf_spoiler_seo_title%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"April continues down a dark path in Emmerdale spoilers episode_date when she accepts as job as Ray's full-time 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