In Emmerdale, Ruby Fox Milligan is about to face a life-changing revelation following her estranged mother Helen’s death. Their relationship had been broken for decades after Ruby’s involvement with KB, which led Helen to disown her. Despite the tension, Helen reached out in her final days, hoping to reconcile with Ruby. However, Ruby’s partner, Caleb, sabotaged this potential reunion by demanding a hefty sum from Helen to arrange the meeting. Time ran out, and Helen passed away without seeing her daughter, leaving Caleb consumed by guilt.

As Ruby prepares for the reading of her mother’s will, Caleb grows anxious, fearing his greed will be exposed. The hospital had hinted that Caleb visited Helen before her death, raising questions about whether he interfered with her last wishes or prevented Ruby from seeing her. As Ruby enters the solicitor’s office, her mind is filled with these troubling thoughts, while Caleb dreads the moment his betrayal may come to light.

When the will is finally read, Ruby is stunned, but the shock isn’t tied to Caleb’s secret. Instead, she discovers that her mother had been in contact with Ruby’s estranged daughter, Steph, without her knowing. This revelation deeply affects Ruby, who reflects on her strained relationship with her own daughter, mirroring the distance she had with Helen. She confides in Chaz, grateful for Caleb’s efforts to integrate her into the Dingle family, yet filled with regret over her past mistakes.

Caleb, for now, escapes the consequences of his actions, but the weight of his deception still hangs over him. How long can he keep his secret hidden, and will it eventually come back to haunt him? Only time will tell, as in Emmerdale, secrets never stay buried for long.