Emmerdale spoilers follow.
The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct.
Emmerdale's Aaron Dingle reaches breaking point next week as he's unable to live with his guilt over Anthony Fox's death.
Aaron decides to come clean in a private conversation with Anthony's daughter Ruby, which threatens John Sugden's ongoing attempts to cover up the truth.
This week's dramatic episodes saw Aaron brutally attack Anthony at Caleb Miligan's depot. Aaron pursued Anthony for revenge after realising that he'd sexually abused Ruby when she was a teenager.
Aaron fled from the scene and left Anthony for dead. When he and John later returned to check on Anthony, they discovered that he'd passed away.
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John immediately took control of the situation by offering to dispose of Anthony's body and make it look like he'd left the village of his own accord.
The plan ran into trouble when Aaron and John realised that Anthony's car was still in the village, which made his disappearance look all the more suspicious.
Next week, Aaron and John try to trick Anthony's family into believing that he has briefly come back and collected his things before leaving for good.
As John distracts Ruby by offering to have a coffee with her, Aaron breaks into Mill Cottage to gather Anthony's belongings and spare car key.
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Aaron and John then move Anthony's car to Cain Dingle's garage, which is due to be closed for a few days. Aaron focuses on stripping down the car, while John seems to be enjoying being his boyfriend's rock.
Later, John pretends to be interested in a health and safety initiative for Caleb's depot, giving him a chance to investigate the crime scene one last time.
John panics when he spots Anthony's bloodied tooth on the floor and he struggles to find the right moment to retrieve it without attracting attention.
Things get even worse when Caleb appears, making accusations amid John's strange behaviour.
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Later, Aaron pays an unexpected visit to Ruby and opens up to her about his past, including his experiences with his abusive dad Gordon and his self-harm in later years.
Ruby's attempts to comfort Aaron leave him feeling guilty, so he admits that he killed Anthony.
Aaron's confession leaves Ruby shocked, but will she keep his secret?
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
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If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales, which works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on its website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Survivors UK offers support to male survivors of sexual violence.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
