Brace up, Emmerdale fans, as the upcoming December 12, 2024, episode is about to unleash a secret that is bound to leave many shaken. The latest spoilers reveal that a new flashback scene will revive a devastating past trauma for Ruby Fox-Miligan. We already know that she has a troubled relationship with her daughter, Steph. However, the soap has never really revealed the reason behind it.
In the upcoming episode, the viewers will find out why Ruby Fox-Miligan had so much trouble bonding with her daughter in the past. The flashback scene will take the viewers back to Ruby’s 16th birthday party. It will be revealed that Ruby was sexually assaulted by her father Anthony. The spoilers reveal that the scenes won’t include any graphic content. Yet they will be quite raw and hard-hitting.
The ITV drama never shies away from talking about such serious topics. Yet they ensure that the treatment of the scenes is gentle. However, we still advice the viewers to be mentally prepared before they tune in. As the storyline could be triggering for some people. Currently, Ruby’s husband, Caleb, is completely unaware of her past trauma. However, when her inner distress is revealed to the viewers, a lot of things will make sense.
The Truth Finally Comes Out
Ruby has been really disturbed ever since her father and daughter arrived in the village. She really wants to reconnect with her daughter. However, her past trauma keeps creating roadblocks for her. “Ruby has always been troubled and volatile in nature,” Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw told the media. Furthermore, she added that the audience will finally be able to learn more about the past that has haunted her and made Ruby the woman she is today.
Currently, Ruby is walking on eggshells around Anthony. In a recent episode, when he brought up Rob, a boy she knew as a teenager, Ruby got really upset. Anthony went on to say that he and Ruby’s mom always thought Rob was Steph’s father. Is that really the truth? Why did Ruby get so upset about it? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale spoilers to find out the answer.