Anya's tragic death marks the beginning of a dark series of events set to unravel in Emmerdale. In tonight’s emotional episode, the devastating loss of Anya sets off a chain of disasters, with Celia and Ray's criminal operations facing new and dangerous threats. The police begin an investigation into drugs being trafficked through the Depot, setting off alarms within the criminal enterprise.

Ray quickly realizes that one of their own must have betrayed them, and he becomes determined to identify the "traitor." But the question lingers—who tipped off the police? Anya’s condition worsened rapidly in the episode, despite Bear's desperate attempts to care for her. Ray failed to deliver the vital antibiotics she so desperately needed, choosing instead to protect their modern slavery operation from Kim Tate. As Kim arrived for an impromptu inspection, Ray scrambled to silence their captives, while Celia concocted a lie about her turkey feed being toxic to horses, sending Kim away without a full inspection.

Bear nursed Anya but couldn’t save her (Credit: ITV)

However, the commotion upstairs raised Kim’s suspicions, and Celia lashed out at Ray later on. When Ray finally admitted that Anya needed medication, Celia begrudgingly sent him out to fetch it. Tragically, by the time he returned, Anya had passed away in Bear’s arms, leaving them all in shock.

Bear’s Heartbreaking Task and the Growing Horror

Next week, the nightmare deepens. Bear, devastated to discover that Ray has callously dumped Anya’s body in the feed shed, snaps and demands that she be given a proper burial. Celia reluctantly agrees but turns the burial into yet another cruel act. Under the cover of darkness, she orders Bear to dig Anya’s grave in a field at Butler’s. After they lay Anya to rest, Bear delivers a heartfelt tribute, which visibly shakes Ray, while Celia remains cold and indifferent.

Later, Mick and Simo, desperate to escape their own grim fate, beg Bear to break free with them. They argue that Ray has brainwashed him, planting seeds of doubt in Bear’s mind. Staring at a photo of Anya’s daughter and thinking about his own connection to Paddy, Bear begins to question everything. Could this finally be the moment he decides to escape?

Celia makes Bear do something awful (Credit: ITV)

Police Close In on Ray’s Empire

Meanwhile, Celia and Ray face mounting pressure when the police receive a tip-off about drugs being moved through the Depot, unknowingly using Caleb and Jai’s vans. Billy and Dylan watch in shock as officers raid the premises, and Jai is left completely blindsided when questioned. Unable to provide any answers, Jai directs the police to Caleb.

Ray’s panic escalates when he learns what has happened. He orders Dylan to halt all drug activity immediately and warns April and Dylan that the informant will face severe consequences. But with suspicion growing, Ray is left wondering: who could have betrayed him?

Celia’s Manipulation and Laurel’s Growing Suspicion

Elsewhere, Celia continues her manipulation of Moira. Still rattled by Kim’s recent visit, Celia plays the victim for Moira, claiming that Kim’s interference has caused problems, and pushes her to sign a new contract. Unbeknownst to Moira, she is being drawn deeper into Celia’s web and signs the contract without a second thought, oblivious to the dangerous game she's now part of.

Ray is clear with April and Dylan he will find out who’s betrayed him (Credit: ITV)

Meanwhile, Laurel remains blissfully unaware of Ray’s criminal activities as she excitedly prepares for their date. However, things take an unsettling turn when Nicola suggests a fun online search for Ray and they discover there is absolutely no trace of him on the internet. This unsettling discovery raises alarm bells for Laurel—could she finally be close to uncovering the truth about Ray’s shady past?

The mounting tension in Emmerdale hints that more dark secrets will soon be exposed, and Ray and Celia’s criminal empire may finally begin to unravel. As the police investigation intensifies and Bear starts to question everything, the lives of all involved in these dangerous games are about to change forever.