Emmerdale fans were left on the edge of their seats tonight as the aftermath of Ruby Milligan’s shocking confession unfolded with a huge twist. The soap opera, known for its intense storylines, turned up the drama yet again, revealing that Ruby’s claim of murdering her abusive father, Anthony Fox, was far more complicated than anyone could have imagined.

Ruby, feeling the pressure of the body found in the lake, rushed to the police station, convinced that the dead body was her father, Anthony. After years of abuse, Ruby confessed that she had pushed her father, which led to him hitting his head and subsequently dying. Her confession, however, seemed to be more of an attempt to protect herself, and it wasn’t long before things took an unexpected turn.

As the police continued their investigation, they visited the Milligan family home to question Caleb and Steph about Ruby’s confession. DC Cole probed Steph about the missing person report she had previously filed for Anthony, but she lied, stating that Anthony had contacted her from Spain and was fine. This led the police to push for confirmation from Anthony himself, leaving the Milligans in a tense situation, as they feared the police would soon connect the dots.

The plot took a dramatic twist when Ruby was shocked to learn that the body in the lake wasn’t actually Anthony’s, but was, in fact, Nate Robinson’s. This revelation caused chaos among viewers, as it confirmed what many fans had suspected — the body was that of Nate, who had tragically been killed by Jon Sugden in a failed attempt to save him. Ruby, however, was left confused and desperate, as her confession had set off a chain of events that didn’t seem to match the reality she had believed.

In the interrogation room, Ruby’s solicitor pushed her to continue her act, suggesting that Ruby convince the police she was confused and couldn’t differentiate between reality and fantasy. As the tension built, another bombshell was dropped — Anthony Fox was alive and had made contact with authorities in Spain. DC Cole informed Ruby that her father had been located, providing the Milligans with a relief they didn’t expect.

With Ruby’s release from police custody, she was picked up by none other than Joe Tate, who had been alerted by Steph. Joe, using a contact in Spain, had forged Anthony’s passport and pretended to be him in order to clear Ruby’s name and get her out of custody. Joe’s actions, though seemingly self-serving, helped the Milligan family and created a new alliance between Joe and Caleb. “You and I are not so different,” Joe said to Caleb, hinting that both men would go to great lengths to protect their loved ones.

As Ruby was escorted back home by Joe, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of gratitude for his help, despite the fact that he had saved her at a great personal cost. Meanwhile, the Milligans breathed a sigh of relief, knowing they had dodged a major bullet. However, the sense of unease in the village was far from over.

The episode ended on a cliffhanger, with Tracy Robinson receiving devastating news about her husband Nate. As the police showed up at her doorstep, it became clear that Tracy’s world was about to unravel. The identity of the body found in the lake would soon be revealed, and the implications for Tracy were dire.

As fans continue to digest the shocking turn of events, one thing is clear — Emmerdale has once again delivered a gripping storyline full of twists, secrets, and emotional moments. With Ruby’s confession now in doubt, Nate’s fate still hanging in the balance, and Tracy about to face the fallout, the drama is far from over. As we wait for next week’s episodes, Emmerdale is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering just how deep the rabbit hole goes and whether Ruby’s secrets will finally come to light.