Bear, Dylan and Paddy face their day in court in Emmerdale

But could the pressure prove too much for Bear?

 2-8 MAY

As the day of court arrives, Paddy and Dylan share an emotional moment before heading out to face the day ahead.

April’s a bundle of nerves as she prepares for her testimony, with Marlon encouraging her to be brave and use the day to tell the jurors the truth about Ray’s abuse.

As the trial begins, the defence and prosecution barristers argue their cases in front of the judge, jury, and spectators, and Bear is overwhelmed as he’s forced to relive Ray’s death and his experience at the farm.

April then testifies, but struggles under cross-examination, leaving her devastated.

Before long, it’s Dylan who testifies for the defence, recounting how Bear saved his and Paddy's lives from Ray. But will he cope under cross-examination?

Afterwards, April is distraught in the court corridor, worried she messed up, but Marlon tries to comfort her by praising her bravery.

Back in the courtroom, Simo takes the stand, and Bear begins to spiral on hearing his words.

After the court adjourns, Zara explains the situation and how she feels they are left with no other choice than putting Bear on the stand the next day, and Paddy reluctantly agrees. But will Bear be up to it?

The next day, Paddy and the family nervously arrive at court before Bear's testimony to see whether Bear will make or break the case.

The tension lessens briefly when Bear's counsellor commences by giving a powerful expert testimony, explaining how Bear was groomed by Ray and feared for his life.

With his family watching encouragingly, a nervous Bear then takes the witness stand to begin his own testimony.

Emmerdale continues Monday to Friday at 8pm on ITV1 with first look episodes available from 7am on ITVX