In Emmerdale spoilers for next week viewers will finally discover the truth behind Joe Tate’s mystery illness. All is revealed in a conversation between Joe and his secret doctor, Crowley. But what exactly is wrong with Joe? And are we going to find out what’s inside that black suitcase?
Ever since Joe arrived back in the village last year it’s been clear he’s a very sick man. Kim’s step-grandson is suffering from some kind of life-threatening health condition and requires urgent treatment.
Joe keeps collapsing and has been popping painkillers as if they’re sweets. He’s also been having covert phone chats with someone about ‘the plan’. That person is a private doctor called Crowley, who came to Joe’s aid and delivered him a mysterious black case.
The pair discussed the fact that Joe is on borrowed time, leading fans to speculate he’s in kidney failure and in need of a transplant. That would go a long way to explain why Joe recently targeted Noah in a shock spiking.
So far, Joe has managed to conceal the truth from his family. But how much longer can he carry on?
Sick Joe rejects Dawn
Having been advised to conserve what little energy he has left, Joe is deliberately avoiding sex with Dawn. He shuns his lover’s romantic advances, ensuring she stays well away from both him and his suitcase.
As a dejected Dawn walks away, Joe finally opens the case and its content are revealed. Is there a dialysis machine inside as suspected, or something else?
Meanwhile, Dawn is forced to lie about the source of her bad mood when Billy arrives back at Home. But it seems her husband is also harbouring a guilty secret. What’s he up to?
Emmerdale spoilers: Joe Tate’s wicked plan is exposed
Later, with the coast clear, a frail Joe answers the door to Crowley. He’s looking worse than ever and failing fast.
During the pair’s discussion the nature of Joe’s big plan finally becomes clear. And after weeks of speculation viewers will finally know for sure what exactly is wrong with him.
With the next phase of the operation underway, Joe goes groveling to Dawn and apologises for rejecting her the previous day. But will she want to know? And is she just being used a pawn in Joe’s wicked game?
