The smoking gun to destroy Dr Todd as Emmerdale’s Jacob makes big discovery

Emmerdale spoilers follow for Friday’s (April 17) episode that is now available to view on ITVX. The episode in question will air on ITV1 on at 7:30pm.

Despite her penchant for mind games and manipulation, it turns out that Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) isn’t all that good at covering her tracks, having made quite the slip-up which could prove to be her downfall.

The abusive doctor, as viewers know, has made Jacob Sugden’s (Joe-Warren Plant) life a living hell at the hospital, undermining him at every given opportunity, pitting him against his colleagues and accusing him of not making enough effort, despite the fact he’s working every hour imaginable, supporting his wife and preparing for fatherhood.

The pressure she repeatedly puts him under results in Jacob questioning his every move and walking on eggshells around his boss, having no idea how she will react to anything that he says or asks.

In a bid to get some time away from his so-called mentor, Jacob requested to swap shifts with Rich, doing the blood drive at the Hide. Todd, however, revealed that she would be overseeing the event, which left Jacob on edge.

On the morning of the event, Todd commented on how nice it was to see Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) happy with Chas dingle (Lucy Pargeter), making reference to his ex’s including Leyla (Roxy Shahidi) and ‘all that unpleasantness with Maya’, saying it’s ‘unsettling’ to discover someone’s not who you thought they were.

The comment left Jacob knocked for six. The medical student, as viewers will recall, was abused by high school teacher Maya when he was a teenager.

He attempted to find out what exactly Todd’s game was by bringing up Maya but she put him off, reminding him that they’re working. The situation escalated further when Todd suggested he take her blood and, given how she makes him doubt himself, Jacob questioned every move he made. Todd grimaced in pain when he attempted to take blood, which left him worried that he’d hurt her.

Later, he apologised for any pain he caused but as the discussion moved to Maya, he demanded answers in regards to her previous comment. Todd feigned shock when Jacob revealed that he was the child Maya had groomed, claiming she had no idea. Then she proceeded to cry, stating her shock that he would such a thing of her.

Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) overheard the conversation and intervened, revealing that Todd’s father had died overnight.

Jacob was apologetic but, unable to stop thinking about the situation, he spoke to Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker), who confirmed that she’d told former colleague Todd about his ordeal with Maya.

Jacob reeled.

Armed with the knowledge that Todd did know what he went through, he now has what he needs to take her down. The question is: will this nightmare finally be at an end? Or will devilish Todd manage to get the upper hand once more?

Jacob Gallagher gets two big shocks in next week’s episodes of #Emmerdale as Dr Todd moves into the village before telling a huge lie to discredit his reputation.

As next week begins, Jacob (Joe Warren Plant) is left unsettled when he spots Dr Todd (Caroline Harker) talking to Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) outside Tug Ghyll Cottage, before quickly realising that she’s planning to rent Vanessa’s spare room following the recent departure of her sister Tracy (Amy Walsh).

When Dr Todd then assures Jacob that things are fine between them in the hospital later on, Jacob isn’t convinced as he remains concerned about their fraught working relationship.

Once home, he confides in his new wife Sarah (Kate Hill) over his fears that now his boss is living in the village as his neighbour, she’ll be breathing down his neck all the time.

However, Sarah tries to convince him that he’s overthinking the situation, oblivious to the stress and anxiety that Jacob is suffering with in silence.

Meanwhile, Jacob is none the wiser that Todd is secretly recording an audio log, with the long term intent to accuse him of obsessive behaviour later down the line…

As the week then continues, an on edge Jacob reaches the end of his tether with Dr Todd and the mind games that she’s playing with him.

As a result, he arranges to swap shifts with his friend and work colleague Rich so he can spend some time away from the malicious medic.

However, his plan backfires when be later finds out that the swap means he’ll be working with Todd the next day.

When he then bumps into Dr Todd and Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) in The Woolpack later on, Todd uses the opportunity to slyly make out that he’s obsessed with her.

With Dr Todd now living just around the corner, should Jacob watch his back? And will Todd use her closeness to Jacob to gather more fake evidence against him?