Kim publicly embraces Thea as her daughter in Emmerdale

But will Joe accept her as part of the family?

 7-13 NOVEMBER

When Kim invites Thea to spend time together, she's hurt when Kim is hesitant to tell Mary about their relationship.

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Once Thea has left, Mary absorbs Kim’s news and at Mary’s suggestion, Kim tries reaching out to Thea.

As she anxiously waits for Thea’s response, Kim finds herself confiding in Charity who is shocked when Kim reveals Thea is her daughter, and urges Kim to stick with it, citing her own relationship with Ryan.

Telling Thea that Kim told her about being her mother, Charity offers her food for thought, and when Thea calls in to meet Kim, she's elated, but Joe is weary.

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In the Woolpack, Kim takes the plunge and announces her relationship with Thea to the pub, much to Thea’s quiet delight. Kim seems delighted to welcome Thea to the family, but Joe is colder than ever.

As Kim and Thea leave, Joe and Graham agree they need to keep an eye on Thea.

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