But an accident could put paid to her plans
Our EmmerdaleΒ spoilers reveal that, at the extent of her abusive husbandβs controlling behaviour finally begins to sink in, Belle decides to leave Tom.
But, with Tom learning about her trip to the abortion clinic last week, heβs in a particularly wrathful mood. Can Belle make it out of the village before Tom does some serious harm to herβ¦ or himself?
Read ourΒ Emmerdale spoilersΒ for this storyline in full below.
Emmerdale spoilers: Belle makes a decision
Having reached the end of her tether,Β BelleΒ speaks to her Mental Health Care Coordinator, Rachel. She explains how she told Tom that she had a miscarriage instead of an abortion.
As the session goes on, Belle worries that Rachel is beginning to realise the extent of Tomβs controlling behaviour. She is desperate to leave but, as Rachel reassures Belle, the reality of her situation finally sinks in.
Rachel encourages Belle to take a break from Tom. Belle is terrified but realises that Rachel is speaking sense.
Is Belle finally about to leave Tom?
Belle makes a run for it as Tom lashes out
Back in the village, Noah tellsΒ TomΒ that Belle was in town for an appointment instead of walking Piper. Realising that Belle has been lying to him, he discovers that Belle took a trip to the abortion clinic.
In the barn and apoplectic with rage, he begins lashing out at anything in sight. Grabbing an iron bar, he takes a swing β and accidentally hits the barnβs rotary isolator behind him.
The ensuingΒ electric shock sends Tom flyingΒ across the bar and into a beam. He hits the ground, unconscious or worseβ¦
Meanwhile, her bags packed, Belle climbs into a taxi to see Debbie in Scotland.
Will Belle make it out of the village in time? And what has Tom done to himself?