Emmerdale fans left asking 'how' as heartbroken David Metcalfe discovers truth before exit
28.11.2023 - 11:59
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Emmerdale fans had a number of questions - many of which started with 'how' - as David Metcalfe's heart broke after discovering the truth. The character has been suspicious of his son Jacob Gallgher's secretive behaviour, not knowing it's because he's seeing David's ex, Victoria Sugden.
During Monday night's (November 27) trip to the Dales, Jacob and Victoria secretly snuck away and headed back to his empty house. But they were quickly left in a tizz as David made an unexpected arrival and almost caught them while Jacob was dressed as a police officer in a bid to seduce his new flame.
As Victoria ran to hide, Jacob attempted to convince David to leave. But wanting to know his 'secret girlfriend', thinking he was hiding her due to guilt over the death of Leanna Cavanagh, Jacob eventually claimed he was hiding Gabby, while Victoria looked for cover upstairs.
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David then went to go find her but Jacob told him she had 'no clothes on' causing David to eventually leave. But later, things turned awkward when David discovered that Gabby was in The Woolpack and instantly made a comment about her alleged romance with Jacob, leaving her confused.
Things then got even more tense when Victoria discovered that she'd lost a bracelet given to her by David and instantly panicked and hoped he hadn't seen it. After Jacob found the bracelet in question, the pair became embroiled in a passionate kiss. But unbeknownst to them they were being watched by David the whole time.
As he stood looking through the window, he was called from across the