Emmerdale’s Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) made the decision to make an appearance on Monday, July 1. She’s seen that Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) has changed lately, and she doesn’t think the change is just due to the miscarriage she had—although Belle and Tom King (James Chase) are aware that Belle actually had an abortion.
Emma Atkins informed us, “She seems a lot more closed off and doesn’t want to socialize with any of her friends or family. She’s at home with Tom a lot, and whenever she’s out in the street, she’s with Tom.”
Viewers are obviously well aware that Tom has been abusing and dominating Belle throughout their relationship, making her life miserable. He has harmed her mental health, tried to shut her off from friends and family on purpose, and used violence against her on multiple occasions.
Because of her own background of abuse, Charity is more aware of the warning signals than most, and she has been concerned for a while.
In an attempt to lift Lydia’s spirits, she sought the help of Chas (Lucy Pargeter), Lydia (Karen Blick), and Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley). Together, they organized an intervention, sending Belle to the Woolpack for a supposed female get-together. Charity arranged for Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) and Jimmy King (Nick Miles) to remain with Tom since she knew Belle would try to claim she had to stay at home to care for the freshly electrocuted Tom.
The audience found the scenes at the Woolpack to be just as frustrating as Charity did as she attempted to explain to Belle why Tom’s actions weren’t appropriate or natural. She occasionally pushed a bit too hard, scaring Belle away and drawing criticism from the other women for her excessive behavior.
Charity didn’t give up. When they were alone outside the pub, she confided in Belle, saying, “I get the feeling Tom is not the man everybody thinks she is.” Belle stood by Tom even more, but at that moment, it appeared as though she was going to give in and confide in Charity. The two ladies shared an embrace.
It was at that moment that Tom materialized, having persuaded Paddy to visit the Woolpack. Belle shooed Charity away with a harsh shove as soon as she noticed him and fled. Tom related to Paddy and Charity how Belle had been acting up more lately, but he was handling it.
They took Paddy in. As Tom left for home, he remarked, “Poor Tom.” Charity retorted, “Poor Belle,” obviously unwilling to give up on attempting to assist Belle.
Later, Tom called Charity because he realized she was coming too close to the truth and weakening his control on Belle. If he is unable to keep Belle’s family members at bay, he will keep her at bay by having her removed from the village.
We overheard him discussing a job over the phone, which confirmed that he had discussed it with his wife and that she was eager for him to accept a new work offer. In Wales.
If Tom is successful in separating Belle from everyone who loves and cares for her, what kind of life will she lead? Will Charity be able to convince Belle to confront what has been happening to her, or stop him?
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