Billy confronts Ross over having an affair with Dawn in Emmerdale

But will he discover the truth before he leaves Home Farm for good?

 19-25 APRIL

When Mackenzie alludes to the idea that Dawn might be having an affair with Ross, Billy is left with food for thought. Picking up Dawn’s phone, Billy is winded to realise she’s changed the code, only furthering his suspicions.

After Joe stokes his theory that Ross and Dawn are having an affair, Billy confronts Ross on his suspicions and a tussle between the men starts. And when Dawn enters, Billy’s mortified to have accidentally aired his theory about her infidelity in front of Clemmie.

Reeling from his mistake, Billy tries to comfort Clemmie who wants nothing to do with him, and Billy is saddened to realise his suspicions were misplaced.

Devastated to have gotten it all wrong, Billy is later comforted by Joe. And when a broken Billy embraces him, Joe is riddled with guilt knowing he’s the cause of his pain.

When Billy leaves Home Farm, Joe reassures a guilty Dawn it's for the best and Billy apologises to Ross for his outburst the day before.

When Ross encourages Billy not to let the issues with Dawn get between him and the kids, Billy is left with food for thought.

With Ross’s words on his mind, Billy arrives at Home Farm with some flowers for Dawn and apologises for accusing her of having an affair. With Dawn riddled with guilt, the pair dread breaking the news of their split to their kids.

When the kids arrive home, Clemmie’s still wary of Billy and when Lucas asks if he will be staying over again, Billy and Dawn decide they need to explain their divorce.

With a heavy heart, Billy and Dawn explain their separation to Clemmie and Lucas, and Billy’s choked to face the reality of moving away from his children.

Later on, Billy leaves Home Farm for good, and a sympathetic Kim tells him he can stay in the holiday cottage until he finds his own place.

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