Bob can’t face saying goodbye to Heath in Emmerdale

Will visiting his headstone help him deal with his grief?

 25-31 JANUARY

Manpreet arrives as Bob is on a call to confirm that Heath’s headstone will be erected tomorrow. When Manpreet gently asks how he is feeling about it, Bob brave-faces that he’s coping fine, but it’s clear he’s dreading tomorrow.

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Cathy’s frustrated with Bob’s procrastinations about going to see Heath’s headstone. And outside, Pollard is shocked to find Bob who admits that he can’t face seeing Heath’s headstone as he can't face saying goodbye to Heath.

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Drawing on his own experiences with grief, Pollard’s comforting words resonate with Bob who later finally sees Heath’s headstone and notes to Cathy that they have made Heath proud with it.

As they settle beside Heath’s grave and unpack his favourite treats, Cathy reckons that Heath would love it if he was there. But Bob assures her that Heath is always there with them. 

Meanwhile, Bob opens up to Manpreet about her feelings after kissing Brenda.

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