Emmerdale fans are set for tense scenes this week, as April Windsor and Dylan Penders’ dangerous involvement with villain Ray Walters escalates. While the pair face increasing danger, the soap has now revealed who will step in to save them — and it isn’t Marlon.

Dylan Falls Deeper into Ray’s Trap

Dylan has been running errands for Ray for weeks, believing the manipulative criminal is acting out of kindness. Ray hides behind a mask of concern, convincing Dylan that he has his best interests at heart. The teenager’s trust makes him easy prey, and the lure of quick money has only pulled him further into Ray’s schemes.

April, far more cautious, resisted his manipulation at first. But when she agreed to cover for Dylan with a dangerous drop-off, everything changed. After losing a stash of drugs, she suddenly owed Ray a large sum of money. Determined to make her pay, Ray pushed her deeper into his operation, leaving her with little choice but to obey.

Ross Notices the Warning Signs

April has tried to hide the truth, but her unease hasn’t gone unnoticed. When Ray acted pleased about Dylan’s new depot job, April sensed danger. Ross quickly spotted her discomfort and invited her to talk.

Although she attempted to open up, April’s fear kept her from revealing the full truth. Ross left none the wiser, while April felt even more isolated — convinced no one could help her escape Ray’s grip.

Dylan Finds Hope with Paddy

Meanwhile, Dylan tried to focus on his depot job, only for Ray to dangle another temptation — driving lessons. To Dylan, it sounded like another way Ray was helping him. But Paddy, overhearing his excitement, offered to take on the task himself.

This moment proved vital. Despite opposition from Chas and others, Paddy has stood firmly by Dylan. The vet’s loyalty has turned him into a father figure for the troubled teen, giving Dylan a genuine chance to pull away from Ray’s influence.

April Becomes a Dealer

As Dylan leaned toward Paddy’s guidance, April was being pulled in the opposite direction. Ray demanded repayment for the drugs she had lost, and April was horrified to discover the staggering amount owed.

Promising a quicker way to pay off the debt, Ray convinced April to work directly for him. He drove her to a car park, where she witnessed the brutal consequences of failure: a boy beaten and broken for crossing Ray. Terrified but trapped, April completed her trial task.

Her “reward” was chilling — Ray handed her a burner phone, making her his newest dealer. What seemed like a gift was actually a chain, binding her future to his criminal empire.

Danger Ahead in the Dales

As April and Dylan’s lives spiral in opposite directions, Emmerdale has confirmed that the person who steps in to save them will not be Marlon. Instead, another figure in the village will play the hero. For Dylan, that influence already appears to be Paddy. But April’s path looks far darker, as Ray draws her further under his control.

Viewers know the stakes are only rising. Ray has given both teens what looks like generosity, but his “gifts” are traps designed to keep them dependent. By the time they realize the truth, it may be too late.

For now, one thing is clear: April and Dylan’s ordeal is far from over. And as Ray’s hold tightens, Emmerdale fans should brace for a rescue that will come from an unexpected source.