Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) had some vile words to say in response to the news of Lydia’s (Karen Blick) rape in Emmerdale.
This week, after telling her family about the ordeal, Lydia decided that she would go to the police and report Craig (Ben Addis).
Tonight (October 13), in the concluding part of Super Soap Week, Lydia entered a police interview room and told the officer about her attack.
She revealed that she had known Craig for a long time, and that he tried to come onto her. In emotional scenes, Lydia said that she wasn’t sure how many times she said no, but she is certain that she said it once – and Craig failed to listen.
Back at home, Lydia chose to tell Samson about the rape. Supported by Sam (James Hooton), Lydia explained the she stopped Samson’s work experience because of the ordeal, but wasn’t prepared for the way he responded to her news.
Rather than believing Lydia and taking her side, Samson was too focused on the fact he viewed Craig as a kind and helpful man. He tried to tell Lydia that she might’ve got things wrong, and then insensitively asked where the rape took place.
Lydia revealed that it happened in Craig’s office but made it crystal clear that if it occurred in her bed, it still would’ve been rape because she said no.
Outside, Sam confronted Samson about his utterly horrific words. Clearly the teenager had been manipulated by Craig and was struggling to accept that he was capable of the heinous crime. He, once again, prioritised his own emotions and said that Craig hadn’t done anything wrong to him, but Sam reminded his son that Lydia was most certainly the focus in this situation.
Returning to the house, Samson apologised and said to Lydia that he believes her.
As conversation turned to the police investigation, Lydia started to wonder if Craig would actually face the consequences for his actions. While she pointed out to Sam that Craig is incredibly good at manipulating someone and turning on the charm, we saw two police officers arrive at his place of work and take Craig away.
But will he get away with it?
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