In a devastating twist for Emmerdale, Caleb’s storyline takes a dark turn with

the tragic death of Ruby’s mother, Helen. This week, Caleb made a secret visit

to Helen in the hospital after receiving multiple calls from her. During this

emotional encounter, Helen revealed her terminal illness and expressed a desire to reconcile with Ruby. However, Caleb, motivated by a personal agenda, demanded £100,000 from his estranged mother-in-law in exchange for bringing Ruby to see her.

As the storyline progressed, Caleb’s guilt mounted when Ruby was urgently called to the hospital by her mother’s nurse, only to arrive too late. Helen passed away just before Ruby could say goodbye, leaving her to grapple with feelings of betrayal and confusion. Caleb, watching from a distance, felt the weight of his decision as Ruby questioned whether her mother had reached out only to play a cruel game, asking poignantly, “Did you ever love me, Mom?”

Back at the Milligan cottage, Caleb feigned ignorance about Helen’s condition when Ruby shared the heartbreaking news. Ruby expressed her regret over not being there sooner, lamenting that she would never know what her mother wanted to say. Though Caleb wrestled with the urge to confess the truth, he chose to remain silent.

The episode ended with Caleb seeing the £100,000 deposit in his bank account, leaving viewers on edge about whether Ruby will uncover his deceit. As the emotional fallout from this shocking death continues, fans are left wondering how it will affect Caleb and Ruby’s already strained relationship.