In Emmerdale, Ruby Fox Milligan is devastated after learning of her mother Helen’s death, which leaves her grappling with unresolved emotions. She was too late to visit her mother before her passing and is now filled with regret over missed opportunities to mend their estranged relationship. Unbeknownst to Ruby, her husband Caleb secretly visited Helen in her final moments. During this visit, Caleb exploited the situation by requesting a large sum of money from Helen in exchange for convincing Ruby to visit. Helen transferred the funds before her death, leaving Caleb with the guilt of profiting from the tragic situation.

As Ruby struggles with her grief, she receives her mother’s ashes, an event that pushes her into a spiral of emotional turmoil, culminating in her drinking heavily at the Woolpack. Chaz encourages Ruby to seek closure by asking the hospital staff about Helen’s last words, which she does. To her shock, Ruby discovers that her mother had hoped for reconciliation and that Caleb had visited Helen before her death. This revelation sets Ruby on a path to confront her husband, questioning his intentions and uncovering the truth behind his secret dealings with her mother. Caleb now faces the possibility that his manipulative actions could destroy his marriage, as Ruby grows more suspicious and determined to find out the full story.