In upcoming Emmerdale episodes, Tom King’s desperation to cover up his abusive behavior toward Belle Dingle takes a darker turn. Last week, it was revealed that young Isaac Dingle had unknowingly brought home Tom’s tablet, which contains damning hidden camera footage that could prove Belle’s abuse allegations. Tom’s lawyer had warned him to recover the device at all costs, knowing it could incriminate him.

In recent events, Tom managed to retrieve the tablet, but just as he was about to destroy it, his young cousin Carl Holiday caught him in the act. In the October 8th episode, tensions rise between Tom and Carl, who stayed home from school, making Tom suspicious of his behavior. Sensing Carl’s growing unease after their confrontation over the tablet, Tom manipulates the boy further. He threatens Carl by suggesting he could report him to the police for “stealing” the tablet, causing Carl to become frightened.

To ensure Carl’s silence, Tom tries to win him over by offering a bribe—a toy monster truck. However, there’s a catch: Tom insists Carl must pretend the incident with the tablet never happened. “Tablet? What tablet?” Tom demands Carl repeat after him, and though reluctant, Carl complies, leaving Tom feeling victorious.

Meanwhile, Belle Dingle is told by the police that they need more solid evidence to pursue charges against Tom. Although the proof she needs is on Tom’s tablet, his latest actions leave the fate of that evidence in question. With the device seemingly destroyed and Carl silenced, it’s unclear whether Belle will ever be able to expose the full extent of Tom’s abusive behavior. The stakes are higher than ever as Tom continues his manipulative tactics, raising tension and suspense in the episodes ahead.