There's a huge secret brewing in Emmerdale, and fans aren't happy!
Last night’s Emmerdale has left fans fuming with Laurel Thomas after she discovered the truth about her son Arthur abusing Archie Breckle, and then kept the secret to herself.
Laurel’s not had the best week after discovering that her beloved father-in-law Sandy Thomas had suddenly died, and she was left with the unenviable task of breaking the sad news to Arthur and Gabby.
Laurel was stunned when Arthur confessed to hurting Archie (Picture: ITV)
Arthur took the news of his grandad’s passing particularly badly and became convinced that he was the cause of Sandy’s death.
Believing Sandy’s demise was punishment for his bad behaviour towards Archie, Arthur finally confessed to Laurel that he was the one who has been giving Archie bruises, and not Jimmy King like he led everyone to believe.
Laurel was understandably horrified at the revelation and despite feeling bad for not realising the turmoil her own son was in, she was adamant that Archie should come clean and text Jimmy, asking him to come over.
Before Arthur could confess to Jimmy, Jai arrived home from rehab (Picture: ITV)
But before Jimmy could arrive, Jai walked in, fresh from rehab and looking for a chat with Laurel.
As Jai listed all the things that sent him over the edge and made him turn to drugs, Laurel realised now wasn’t the time to tell him that Arthur was the one responsible for Jai’s son’s bruises, and when Jimmy turned up minutes later, Laurel’s moment to confess had passed.
But fans aren’t happy that Laurel has failed to tell anyone the truth about Archie and they’re angry that she is covering for her son…
Why the hell is Laurel continuing to cover for Arthur? Jimmy really does deserved the truth, Jai too #Emmerdale đĄ
— Grianne Doherty (@GrianneDoherty1) February 6, 2020
He needs punishing Laurel, don't let him get away with it #Emmerdale
— Dave (@DavidMackayy) February 6, 2020
laurel needs to speak up ffs ! Arthur needs to learn his lesson đ #emmerdale
— Shan Ban (@shazbow16) February 6, 2020
Stop making excuses Laurel #Emmerdale
— đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó żDionđ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż (@DionPetrie) February 6, 2020
Tell the truth Laurel!! #emmerdale @emmerdale
— Louise (@Louisexx95xx) February 6, 2020
Fans are also convinced that with his huge lie now sitting between them, there is no chance for Laurel and Jai to get back together and live happily ever after…
#Emmerdale no chance of Laurel & Jai working out now đ
— ChrisP (@Chris1968E) February 6, 2020
Laurel & Jai are NEVER gona work as long as she's keeping such a huge secret from her though are they? Regardless of whether or not he gets clean #Emmerdale
— Grianne Doherty (@GrianneDoherty1) February 6, 2020
This is going to be so frustrating …đŁ Laurel is never going to tell Jai whatâs happened now…đ#emmerdale
— Teena Massam (@teenamassam) February 6, 2020
But will Laurel let this secret rumble on? Or will she confess to someone before the whole family head over to Australia for Sandy’s funeral?
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
