Emmerdale is set for explosive scenes when Chas Dingle turns to Al Chapman for support after learning that her mother Faith Dingle's breast cancer has returned and it is incurable. In upcoming scenes, Chas struggles with the discovery while her husband Paddy Kirk is left feeling useless as he is unable to truly help his wife during the difficult time. Chas then seeks comfort in Al as the two open up about their respective families and his advice proves to be useful as in later scenes Chas apologises to Faith for pushing her towards more chemotherapy.