Emmerdale spoilers follow.
Note: The following article contains discussion of themes including suicide.
Emmerdale's Aaron Dingle considers leaving the village for good next week after more arguments with his loved ones.
Aaron questions his future as he feels isolated from the Dingles after pushing everyone away.
The week gets off to a bad start when Aaron crosses paths with his stepdad Paddy for the first time since his return.
Aaron makes insensitive comments about Paddy's suicidal thoughts earlier in the year, leaving the village vet shocked by his unexpected vitriol.
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Never one to give up easily when it comes to Aaron, kind-hearted Paddy tries to get through to him. There's a ray of hope when it seems that his words have hit the mark with Aaron.
Later, Aaron arrives at The Woolpack but is angry to find that his family are raising a toast to his grandmother Faith, who passed away at this time last year.
Aaron is hurt that he wasn't invited and he retaliates by stealing money from the till.
Outside the pub, Aaron reflects on the devastating loss of his sister Liv.
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Vinny makes a comment which hits a nerve, prompting Aaron to rush off quickly – seemingly determined to leave Emmerdale forever.
While Aaron appears adamant over his decision, fans needn't worry too much as Danny Miller – who plays him – recently confirmed that he's back in the show for good.
In a chat with Digital Spy and other press, Danny shared: "It's almost like a new job for me, because I see it completely differently now. I've been back a couple of times, but this time I'm very appreciative of the job and very thankful for being back here.
"Obviously I've got a family now that needs feeding, and it's a fun way to do that! I'm living round the corner now because we've relocated over here, which shows that I really want to commit to Emmerdale. I want to show everyone how much I love it – and how much respect and thanks I've got for it."
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Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
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We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Information about how to access support is available via the NHS, and organisations who can offer help include Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393.
Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
