Emmerdale spoilers follow.
Emmerdale's Aaron Dingle continues his cruel behaviour later this month as he hatches a plan to humiliate Ethan Anderson.
Aaron targets Ethan in a desperate bid to get back at local vicar Charles Anderson, who's meddling in his feud with his mum, Chas.
Upcoming episodes will see Charles watch on disapprovingly as Aaron is openly disrespectful towards Chas at The Woolpack.
Charles is concerned for Chas, so he takes her to one side and tries to get her to open up.
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Chas acknowledges her loneliness since splitting from Paddy and the effect that Aaron's nasty behaviour is having on her.
Later, when Charles witnesses another altercation between Aaron and Chas, he steps in and orders Aaron to show his mum some respect.
Aaron goads Charles, and a scuffle ensues at the pub. Charles apologises to Chas for potentially making matters worse, but she's just happy to finally have someone in her corner.
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Meanwhile, Aaron changes tactics by feigning a romantic interest in Charles' son Ethan.
Ethan is smitten — until Aaron's mood changes, and he humiliates Ethan in front of his dad. It's clear that Aaron was only using Ethan as part of his petty vendetta.
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Chas realises she's had enough, and she confronts Aaron about his vile behaviour. With Chas no longer prepared to take any nonsense, her next decision shocks Aaron.
Emmerdale airs these scenes in the week commencing Monday, December 18.
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Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
