Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) has hinted that she will become a killer in Emmerdale, after learning the truth about Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker). The local vet is struggling to process that she was in a relationship with a dangerous surgeon who sexually assaulted multiple women.
Dr Todd lived in the village and was in a relationship with Vanessa, who fell for her charm and believed her comments about Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant) being obsessed with her. Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) tried to warn Vanessa off Caitlin when she started getting blackmailed by the surgeon, but Vanessa thought Charity was just being a jealous ex.
Vanessa discovers the truth
Vanessa worked out that Charity's change in behaviour was down to Dr Todd shortly after being questioned by DS Reid (Angela Lonsdale). She then learned about the ordeal Caitlin put Charity through, and has since been trying to process the fact that she was in a relationship with a monster.
Earlier this week, Vanessa, Charity and Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) learned that the CPS were dropping the case against Caitlin. Mack and Vanessa were adamant they could find proof that Dr Todd has more victims, leading Vanessa to the hospital.
Another victim comes forward
After a chat with HR rep Carol, Vanessa met with a woman called Helen. Once Charity arrived, the two women discovered that Helen was also sexually assaulted by Dr Todd. Charity hoped Helen would report her attack to the police to increase the chance of Caitlin getting convicted, but she decided against it.
As much as it broke Charity's heart, she understood that Helen didn't want to dig up an event in her past after working so hard to move forward. The conversation inspired Charity to implement new steps to move forward, and she suggested Mackenzie think about how he can help himself with regards to Ross Barton (Michael Parr).
Mack and Charity reconcile
Wanting to help fix the relationship with his wife, Mack met with Ross and spoke about how he isn't sure if he loves his wife more than he hates what she did. Ross pointed out that Mackenzie shouldn't let a stupid mistake between him and Charity stop his world from spinning. It would have pained him to admit it, but Mack knew Ross was making a good point.
In the pub, Mack told Charity about his chat with Ross, and made it clear he only did it for their relationship. Determined to move forward after an absolutely horrific time, Charity and Mack appear to be back on the same page.
Vanessa's dangerous comment
Unfortunately, Vanessa isn't quite there. Still angry over everything Caitlin has done, Vanessa ranted to Mack about how the woman is better off in prison. Vanessa then said that if Todd isn't going to get sentenced for her crimes, she 'at least needs to pay in some other way'.
This is a very risky thing for Vanessa to say, because we know someone will murder Dr Todd in the near future. This comment has more or less confirmed that she will become a killer.
