Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) and Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) are set to embark on a new romance in Emmerdale, much to the dismay of Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley). Gabby, who has faced a string of failed relationships with men like Jamie Tate, Nicky Miligan, and Vinny Dingle, recently suffered a blow when she misread Ross Barton's signals and he rejected her for her stepmum Laurel Thomas. Determined to focus on herself, she threw her energy into creating a new menu at The Hide.
Flirtatious remarks lead to a secret relationship
In upcoming episodes, Billy Fletcher's flirtatious comments toward Gabby reignite her interest in romance. Despite her earlier resolve, Gabby and Billy soon decide to start seeing each other. This poses a major problem because Billy is Dawn's ex, and Dawn lives with Gabby at Home Farm. Dawn, worried about how her children Clemmie, Lucas, and Evan will react, asks Gabby and Billy to delay sharing the news. Gabby feels irritated but later feels hopeful when Billy supports her against Laurel's unhealthy menu at The Hide.
Dawn's jealousy threatens her wedding to Joe Tate
Young Clemmie later sees Gabby and Billy kiss and asks Dawn what is going on. While Clemmie appears accepting, Dawn is clearly struggling. As Dawn's jealousy bubbles away, it begins to impact her relationship with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). Gabby shares her theory that Dawn still has feelings for Billy, causing Joe to wonder if she is right. With Dawn and Joe's wedding looming, the success of their union is now in doubt.
