LITTLE Clemmie was taken away by social services after her mother passed away.
But there’s a bomb in store for Dawn Taylor next week when she realizes who the girl’s father is Emmerdale.
Although she was ready to take care of Clemmie herself, Dawn Taylor (played by Olivia Bromley) had no choice but to accept that the little girl wouldn’t stay with her.
Harriet Finch called Social Services and… had taken Clemmie away for a fresh start with a new family.
Next week Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) is concerned to see that his daughter clearly cannot get over the loss of Clemmie.
Before long, he suggests calling Social Services to check on the youngster, and Dawn is determined to follow his advice.
In later scenes, Dawn surprises her husband Billy Fletcher when she tells him she knows who Clemmie’s biological father is – her former partner Alex (Liam Boylea).
This means that Alex, who also happens to be the father of her son Lucas, was with Beth while involved with her.
Dawn is furious at the betrayal, but the next day she makes peace with Alex’s infidelity, knowing Clemmie and Lucas should be together.
A tearful Dawn is then shocked when Billy tells her the news that he has called Social Services and claims they want custody of Clemmie.
This is a surprise to Dawn, as Billy was the first to suggest giving Clemmie to Social Services and she is grateful for his change of heart.
However, Dawn’s hopes are shattered when social services make it clear that they need Alex’s consent to gain custody of Clemmie.
But Billy insists they should at least try to convince Alex to give them custody of the young girl, and Dawn knows he’s right.
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The pair meet Alex in jail the next day, and he is surprised to learn that they know everything about Clemmie.
Alex initially flatly refuses to let Dawn and Billy raise Clemmie, leading to the latter disapproving of his decision.
He then changes his mind and Dawn is relieved.
But when his smug smile becomes apparent, can Alex really be trusted?
Or do Billy and Dawn have something to worry about?
Emmerdale is broadcast on weeknights from 7.30pm on ITV.