Ruby Fox-Miligan (played by Beth Cordingly) has decided to part ways with her long-standing husband Caleb (William Ash), following the revelation of his appalling betrayal. Caleb, a scheming businessman, had been harbouring a dreadful secret from his wife.
Last month, when Ruby's estranged mother Helen Fox (Sharon Maughan) attempted to reach out to her, Caleb stepped in and visited Helen, who disclosed that she was terminally ill and wished to reconcile with Ruby. Caleb demanded a hefty sum of £100k from Helen if she truly desired to see Ruby. The hospital summoned Ruby to visit her ailing mother, but upon her arrival, she was informed that Helen had passed away just 20 minutes prior.
Ruby was left devastated, having missed the chance to mend fences with her estranged mother before her demise.
Fast forward to Wednesday's episode (October 16), Ruby had a conversation about death with Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), who is mourning the loss of iconic character Zak (Steve Halliwell), reports the Manchester Evening News. Chas advised Ruby to visit the hospital and inquire if her mother had mentioned her before passing away. Upon reaching the hospital, Ruby spoke with the nurse who was present during Helen's final moments and confirmed that they had indeed discussed Ruby. The nurse nonchalantly revealed that Caleb had visited Helen on the ward mere hours before her death. This revelation broke Ruby's heart, and when she confronted Caleb at home about Helen's death, he seemed evasive.
Ruby's explosive showdown with Caleb left viewers on the edge of their seats when she realised he'd met with Helen and kept her from seeing her dying mother. As tempers flared, Ruby ordered him out of their home, shouting, "Get out, you have lied to me for the last time Caleb I am done with you for good this time", signifying the end of their union. She punctuated the confrontation with a terse "Just go", watching as a hesitant Caleb exited the house and left Ruby shattered.
Will Ruby Ever Forgive Caleb?
Ruby is in a lot of pain right now. She has been denied the chance to make amends with her mother and now she has to deal with the fact that her husband kept her from saying goodbye. This is a major betrayal of trust and it is going to take a lot for Ruby to forgive Caleb. She is a strong woman but she is also vulnerable and she needs time to heal. It remains to be seen if she will ever be able to forgive Caleb or if this is truly the end for the couple.
Will Caleb Ever Be Able To Make It Up To Ruby?
Caleb has a lot of work to do if he wants to win Ruby back. He has to come clean about his betrayal and he needs to be prepared to face the consequences of his actions. He needs to show Ruby that he is truly sorry and that he understands the hurt he has caused her. If he is able to do all of this, then there is a chance that he can win her back, but it will be a long and difficult journey.
What Happens Next?
We can only speculate about what will happen next in Emmerdale. But one thing is for sure, this is not the end of the story. Ruby and Caleb's relationship is far from over. There are going to be more twists and turns ahead and we can't wait to see what happens next.
