Caleb Miligan (William Ash) slipped away from the Emmerdale village to visit
a lady called Helen in tonightâs episode â who is Rubyâs (Beth Cordingly) mum.
While we donât know a great deal about Rubyâs past, we do know that sheâs
never really had a good relationship with her parents. Calebâs hiding another secret (Picture: ITV) It was revealed that her family made her choose between them and Caleb and as a result of choosing her partner, Ruby was seemingly banished from the Fox clan. In tonightâs episode of the ITV soap, Caleb acted on the phone calls he had been receiving recently and made his way to the hospital. There, he faced a very unwell lady in a bed. Calling her poisonous, Caleb then confirmed he was looking at Rubyâs mum, played by Sharon Maughan. As they chatted, Caleb continued to make it clear that Ruby wasnât going to go anywhere near her mum.
He revealed that Helen had previously tried to pay him to leave Ruby, and pushed her to having an abortion when she became pregnant. Helen then asked Caleb if he saw much of Stephanie. His response was to tell Helen to never mention his kidsâ names again, allowing us to learn this is the name of Calebâs daughter. When Caleb and son Nicky (Lewis Cope) first arrived in the village, it was briefly touched on that Nicky isnât Calebâs only child. We donât know why Caleb doesnât see Stephanie, but his furious response when Helen mentioned her name certainly suggests she also has a fractured connection with her dad.
Later on in the episode, Caleb put forward a proposal to Helen. With knowledge she wants to see Ruby before she dies, Caleb somewhat took advantage and said if Helen gives him ÂŁ100k, heâll try and get Ruby to the hospital for her. Helen agreed with Calebâs plan but when he returned home, a comment from Ruby about how she had been feeling after the barn fire left him contemplating whether he even wants to bring this emotional turmoil to his wife. So, whatâs more important to Caleb? Keeping his wife happier after a horrific ordeal, or the ÂŁ100k for his new business? And what about Stephanie? Now sheâs been mentioned, is there a chance weâll meet her soon?