In a dramatic turn of events on Emmerdale, Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) shares a surprise kiss with her ex-boyfriend Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle), a moment that will have serious repercussions as her fiancé Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) walks in and witnesses the betrayal.
Dawn's hidden feelings resurface
Dawn's wedding to Joe is fast approaching, but so is her big exit from the village. The kiss with Billy may be the catalyst for her departure. Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) has been dating Billy, and Dawn initially encouraged the relationship to remain secret. However, now that it's public, Dawn struggles to hide her true emotions.
Gabby has already voiced her suspicions to Joe, but neither has seen concrete evidence—until now. Dawn's feelings for Billy were reignited after she discovered Joe's role in setting Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) up for prison. Despite a temporary reconciliation, the trust was broken, and Dawn is now carrying Joe's baby, adding further complexity.
Gabby's health scare and decision
Gabby, meanwhile, is enjoying her new relationship with Billy after a series of rejections. She posts about her health obsession on social media but suddenly faints. Dawn finds her unconscious and urges her to see a doctor. Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) does not detect signs of disordered eating, instead suggesting pregnancy. When tests prove negative, Manpreet praises Gabby's lifestyle, prompting Gabby to stop taking birth control pills.
Dawn learns of this decision and spirals, telling Billy about Gabby's choice—a conversation that crosses boundaries. Gabby is furious when she finds out, and Joe begins to suspect that Gabby's claims about Dawn's lingering feelings for Billy may be true.
The kiss and its aftermath
Dawn finds a detention slip in her son Lucas's pocket, using it as an excuse to spend time with Billy. They fall back into their roles as co-parents, and as they enjoy each other's company, Dawn gives in to her emotions and kisses him. At that moment, Joe walks in and witnesses the kiss. While Dawn wonders what he saw, Joe prepares to make a decisive move that will have dramatic consequences for everyone involved.
