In Emmerdale, Victoria learns the truth behind her job loss at the Hide when Brenda forces Eric to confess his role in her dismissal. After breaking her engagement with Jacob, Eric sought revenge, manipulating Jai into firing her over a fabricated mistake. Although Brenda insists Eric make amends, his apology falls short when he offers her a job instead of taking responsibility. As Victoria lashes out, Eric reveals the truth, leaving her shocked and hurt.

Meanwhile, a funeral leads to an even more surprising discovery—Victoria meets Jon Suden, who could be her half-brother, due to a past relationship between her father, Jack, and Jon’s mother. Eager to connect, Victoria tries to get close to Jon, but he is distant and uninterested in forming a family bond, having been raised without the need for one. Despite her efforts, Jon makes it clear that he has no intention of staying in the village or getting involved with Victoria’s family.

As Jon’s van breaks down, fate keeps him in the village longer than he intended, and Victoria is determined to break through his emotional barriers. However, Jon remains guarded, revealing only small pieces of his life as a former soldier with a tough, independent streak. Despite his reluctance, Jon’s stay may lead to unexpected developments as he slowly opens up, though he makes no promises of sticking around. Victoria, meanwhile, sees this as her chance to build a new relationship, unaware of how much Jon is struggling with his own emotional walls.