ITV Emmerdale 'dream' twist has fans fearing for Belle as Tom 'escapes justice'

Emmerdale aired a special hour-long episode on Thursday (September 5) that centred around Belle King and the domestic abuse she's been enduring from her husband Tom King.

Belle, portrayed by Eden Taylor Draper, has been subjected to months of physical and emotional abuse by her controlling and manipulative husband Tom (James Chase), who seems relentless in his torment.

The episode picked up from Tom threatening Belle, vowing he will never let her go. His words trigger a dream-like day for Belle, as she envisions potential outcomes of her future life while trying to escape Tom.

The narrative follows a disoriented Belle leaving her home, with each scenario she imagines unfolding within the Emmerdale village.

Three distinct plots see Belle outsmart Tom before being trapped in her abusive marriage, Cain Dingle violently attacking Tom resulting in Belle being sectioned, and finally, Belle attaining happiness but at the cost of Amelia Spencer's (Daisy Campbell) life, reports the Express.

When reality sets back in, Belle leaves her home and rushes to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) to bravely disclose her abuse.

Emmerdale viewers commended the ITV soap for highlighting domestic abuse through Belle's imagination and her confession to Charity.

Speculation about the fate of Tom on Emmerdale has taken over social media, with avid watchers discussing his potential downfall. On X, one fan suggested: "Hope Charity tells Belle to start recording conversations with Tom, it is the start of his downfall... #Emmerdale."

Another tweeted their desire for a narrative twist: "Let this FINALLY be the downfall of Tom. Charity to the rescue! I was confused at first but that was actually a really powerful episode #Emmerdale."

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