Billy Fletcher’s (Jay Kontzle) venture into illegal fighting in Emmerdale was bound to have serious repercussions, but he never anticipated that they would impact Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller).
Facing financial difficulties, Billy turned to unlicensed boxing in a desperate attempt to support his family. He has been burdened by guilt over his inability to pay bills and the fact that his children have to share an old laptop for their homework.
However, his choice to enter the brutal world of fighting will endanger more people than he could have foreseen. Now, Mack Boyd (Lawrence Robb), Aaron, and John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) are involved, putting Dawn at risk without her knowledge.
Billy was shocked to face off against Ross Barton (Michael Parr) in the ring, but the biggest surprise came when he managed to come back from a beating to win the fight. This was particularly jarring for Jade, who had her own plans in mind for the match.
After the fight, Ross is confronted by Jade and her associates, who threaten him about a rematch before pushing him over the bridge.
Later, Billy finds Jade sharing a cup of tea with Dawn, and he interprets this as a clear warning that his family is in grave danger. He knows he must arrange a rematch with Ross. However, when he discovers that Clemmie and Lucas are missing, he realizes how trapped he truly is.
Ross sets up the fight at Butlers Farm in a barn, with Mack bringing Aaron along just in case things go awry. The situation escalates rapidly when John arrives to warn them that the police are on their way. Jade and her crew are unwilling to get caught and are determined to leave with their money.
As the police arrive, chaos ensues, and a frantic Deano is unable to find the cash. In a fit of anger and panic, he punches Aaron before fleeing the scene. This punch has catastrophic consequences for Aaron, who struggles to breathe and eventually collapses. This tragic outcome is a direct result of Billy’s poor choices, but with John present, will Aaron be saved?
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