A difficult day arrives as Laurel, Sandy and Gabby see Ashley leave home to be admitted to residential care.

Back at home, Laurel struggles to be without her husband. How will she cope?

Laurel Thomas struggles as Ashley Thomas goes into full-time care in Emmerdalepinterest
ITV

Meanwhile, the mystery woman's arrival has led to divided opinions. With some people now warming to her, Moira tells her that she can stay at Butlers.

Elsewhere, Finn feels guilty about Aaron's current troubles and apologises to him. Aaron and Robert argue over the current drama but end up making up when Chas intervenes.

Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle's relationship remains under strain in Emmerdalepinterest
ITV

Also today, Pierce's passive-aggressive behaviour troubles Rhona after their conversation yesterday. When Pierce announces that he's going away for a couple of nights for a conference, is he telling the truth?

Finally, Priya tells Rakesh that she doesn't want him to leave, while Eric encourages Finn to make one last attempt to win Kasim back.

priya sharma tells rakesh kotecha that she doesn't want him to go in emmerdalepinterest
ITV