Emmerdale fans, brace yourselves for an explosive week ahead as Ross Barton’s
secret revenge plot unravels in dramatic fashion. The troubled character is poised
to go head-to-head with Caleb Milligan in a storyline packed with betrayal, heartbreak, and the potential for redemption.
Ross Barton, determined to turn his life around after a string of poor choices, finds himself at odds with Caleb Milligan. His desire to prove himself as a better father to his son, Moses, drives him to seek work at Caleb’s new depot. But Caleb, protective of his estranged daughter Stephanie Milligan, refuses Ross a job, citing his checkered past with unlicensed boxing matches. Caleb’s rejection only intensifies Ross’s resolve to strike back, setting the stage for an intense showdown.
The catalyst for this conflict? A budding romance between Ross and Stephanie. Caleb, spotting the pair together, warns Ross to stay away from her, escalating tensions. Meanwhile, Caleb’s business dealings with Jai Sharma are on thin ice. Caleb has been scamming Jai, and when the partnership collapses, Caleb offers Jai a job—only to appoint Stephanie to a higher position. This perceived betrayal leaves Jai seething and seeking retribution.
Seizing an opportunity, Jai approaches Ross with a devious proposition: to steal valuable stock from Caleb’s depot as payback. Their plan seems foolproof. Jai promises to distract Carrie Wyatt, who recently joined the depot’s workforce, while Ross makes his move. Ross, eager to get even, sneaks off with a van loaded with goods and drives it to a secluded barn. But just when it seems the scheme is a success, Ross makes a shocking discovery.
Among the stolen goods, Stephanie emerges, having hidden herself in the van. Her sudden presence leaves Ross stunned and scrambling for answers. Confronted by Stephanie, Ross must navigate a tricky situation. Will he come clean about his plan, or will he attempt to spin the truth to save face? Stephanie’s reaction could change everything, either exposing Ross’s betrayal or offering him an unexpected lifeline.
