Emmerdale 11th July 2025

NELK

yesterday

#emmerdale

Transcript

00:00MUSIC

00:21Paying someone to have your baby so you don't have to, I mean it gets more weird the more I think about it.

00:26Well then don't.

00:27All you need to worry about right now is getting yourself better.

00:30Yeah, I know the drill.

00:31Er, if you did, then I wouldn't have had to bring you back from hospital for the second time as many days.

00:36Look, I get it, I'll do as I'm told this time.

00:38Just rest up and take it easy, yeah?

00:40I'm gonna take the rest of the day off to look after you.

00:42Oh no, please don't. Look, I've got this in before you start, I promise I won't go any further than Seti.

00:49You know this is your fault. Of all the things I never expected to come out of your mouth.

00:54Surrogacy for Sarah's baby.

00:56If it's the only way she gets to have a kid, if it's what she wants.

01:00Two major surgeries, cancer, her condition, do you really think she's got a clue what she wants right now?

01:05Mum said you were supposed to take me to the dentist straight away.

01:19Well, I've only got a couple of minutes. Plus, I promised her that I'd get you some sweets to take when Billy gets you and Clemmie from school.

01:28Boring.

01:29Nothing boring about where you're going with your dad, is there? Two nights in a swanky hotel, two full days in a theme park.

01:35Girls are boring. It's always heaven.

01:37Stay here. Okay? Be right back.

01:45Alright, Lucas?

01:47Yeah, Joe's friend, right?

01:48BFF, that's me. Fancy a kickabout?

01:50Sure.

01:54You any good?

01:55Yeah, I'm alright. You?

01:57Alright.

01:58Striker.

01:59You need to stop blaming yourself, love.

02:09I mean, who else is there to blame? It wasn't my fault.

02:13I kept having flashbacks all night.

02:17I mean, you're beautiful inside and out. The thought that you had to starve yourself.

02:22Shallow, stupid and selfish.

02:25I mean, surely this has to be genetic. I'm turning out like Mum.

02:29You just made a mistake.

02:30Yeah, a mistake that's landed Sarah back in hospital.

02:33Oh, no, she's on. I got a text in the family group chat.

02:36Oh, thank God.

02:38Aw, thank you.

02:40It's for me.

02:41Yeah, well, I couldn't have said I wanted to get you, so I just got you everything.

02:44Aw, thank you.

02:46Right, I'm gonna put these in some water.

02:49I'm gonna get my laptop.

02:50Order something special for Sarah.

02:52And invited to the new engagement due.

02:53Same day, next week, same guest list.

02:58It's nice seeing her bounce back.

03:01Yeah.

03:03And how are you?

03:05Well, yesterday when I thought I could have lost her, my whole world just stood still.

03:09I know you think I've got doubts, but...

03:11Seeing you both at the hospital, it's obvious that you adore her, but you can't keep doing that as happily as you are.

03:15You don't think we should get married?

03:17People get so swept up in the moment.

03:20But if you've got any real doubts, Gabby deserves to know.

03:24No.

03:32Lucas?

03:38Lucas?

03:44Lucas!

03:45Oh.

03:47A Cortado?

03:48It's definitely a first for this establishment.

03:50Always innovating, that's what we do.

03:52Yeah, and can you please stop saying that?

03:54You make it sound like we've not done anything new or original in here for years.

03:57This shakshuka is to die for.

04:01How come you've never served up anything like this?

04:02Because what our customers want is the basics, done to perfection.

04:05Well, what this customer wants is what he's having, and I will have another one of these delicious Cortados, thank you very much.

04:11Of course.

04:13Will you please take those headphones off your neck?

04:15Okay.

04:16It's a hygiene issue.

04:18You bob what?

04:22Not Dame Judi Denge.

04:24Oh.

04:26What kind of animal does something like that?

04:28Yeah, I'll send Jimmy straight over.

04:30What was that about?

04:33Someone has done something unspeakable in Dame Judi's waste paper bin.

04:37It's leaked out all over the shag pile.

04:39And Bob can't find the industrial rubber gloves.

04:42Well, he's gonna have to handle it himself, because I'm due in Skipdale.

04:46Half an hour ago.

04:50Louise, I'm gonna have to nip across the road for five minutes.

04:53You gonna be okay on your own?

04:54Yeah, yeah, yeah, I've got this.

04:55I'll be right back.

04:56See ya.

04:59Oh, hello.

05:01I'll have seven black whites.

05:02Yeah.

05:03And three Audrey breakfasts.

05:05And four scones with cream.

05:07And can I get a tea please?

05:08Caramel shortbread as well.

05:09Yeah.

05:10Is there a scene at this house?

05:16Lucas!

05:18Where the...?

05:22Lucas!

05:23What are you playing at?

05:24I used to kick about with a mate.

05:35Lucas, you go back to the car. You get inside and you wait for me, okay?

05:39It's okay now.

05:40You stay away from him, man.

05:41You should calm down.

05:42You look rough as hell.

05:43I had a pretty hard day yesterday in case you forgot.

05:44The look at your face when you thought that Crowley was gonna slice you open.

05:45It's priceless.

05:46Comedy gold, wasn't it?

05:47Mm-hmm.

05:48Right, well, if you're done trying to intimidate me, I need to go.

05:49Hey, message from Crowley.

05:50This is getting tedious, okay?

05:51You've already got all my money, okay?

05:52You bled me dry, what'd you want?

05:53You want me to tell you, if you really think it's over.

05:57And then what?

05:58That's it.

05:59You're looking for the rest of that sentence, if you think it's over.

06:00That's it.

06:01You really think it's over.

06:02Okay.

06:03You're looking for the rest of that sentence.

06:04If you think it's over.

06:05Well, the rest of that sentence, if you think it's over, then it's over.

06:10You know that's over.

06:11Then the rest of that sentence is over somebody.

06:15I had a pretty hard day yesterday in case you forgot.

06:17Look at your face when you thought that Crowley was gonna slice you open.

06:19It's priceless.

06:20and then what?

06:21I'm about to find out.

06:24Take care now.

06:32It's open.

06:35Hey.

06:36These are for you?

06:37Oh, thank you.

06:41Thanks for coming over, I know you're busy.

06:43Oh, any time.

06:44Marlon sends his love.

06:46How are you doing?

06:47Bit sore.

06:48They had to stitch me up again.

06:50Oh, no, that's the last thing you need after your big op.

06:53So, what did you want to talk to me about?

06:56I just want to say I'm sorry when I liked it the other day.

06:59It was just a lot seeing you with Ivy.

07:01Yeah, I should have known better after everything you've been through.

07:03I am so sorry.

07:05You know, it was the same for me after my hysterectomy.

07:07It seemed like there were pregnant women and children everywhere.

07:12You know, before my operation I was planning on doing IVF with Jacob.

07:15Yeah, I'm so sorry that's not going to happen.

07:17Well, erm, I was thinking I could use my harvested eggs and we could find a surrogate.

07:22Oh, right.

07:23You think that might be an option?

07:26What was it like when you first saw her?

07:30The minute I laid eyes on her, I knew she was mine and I loved her.

07:34I loved her instantly.

07:35Yeah, I'm just really scared that if we do use a surrogate when the baby arrives,

07:40if I've not carried it, I might not feel like that.

07:42Well, all I can say is, if you do go ahead,

07:45when you finally get to hold your child in your arms,

07:50then nothing else will matter.

07:52It will just be you and them and all the love in the world.

08:05Lewis?

08:06Through there.

08:07And, erm, we are still waiting for another drink here.

08:09Sorry.

08:10I'll be with you in a minute.

08:15Lewis?

08:17For heaven's sake!

08:20We've got a cafe full of punters out there and you're in here listening to...

08:24Hamilton Original Broadway Production.

08:26Well, we stuck in my shelves.

08:27You need a system.

08:28There's nothing labelled in it.

08:30Nothing's even in order.

08:31All that can wait.

08:32We're in the hospitality trade,

08:34which means being hospitable to our punters,

08:36not hiding in here.

08:37You promised me you were experienced.

08:39I am, as a barista, in busier places than this,

08:42but, you know, I had to cook, serve, wait on people.

08:46It just all got a bit too much.

08:48And, erm, when that happens, I put these on.

08:53Right, and, erm, that makes you feel like you can cope?

08:56Yeah, all I can think about is the music.

08:59It's like nothing can bother me.

09:01I'm in my own little world.

09:04And that's great.

09:05But maybe now you can give me a hand out there in mine.

09:10If you ever feel that way again,

09:12overwhelmed, that it's all too much, tell me, okay?

09:20Don't suppose you've got another pair of those hanging around, have you?

09:24So, what's up?

09:26What did you want to know?

09:27Well, you know, before I went in for my operation, erm,

09:30you said you wanted to help me have a baby.

09:33Did you mean that?

09:39You know I wanted it as much as you.

09:42And I'm sorry now that I'll never get a chance to make it happen.

09:47What if we could?

09:48If we use my eggs, then the child would still be yours and mine.

09:53We'd just need to find someone to carry it.

09:55What, a surrogate?

09:57Yeah.

09:59I spoke to Rona about Ivy and...

10:00But Ivy, Marlon, and Rona, that was different.

10:03Yeah, but Ivy's still Rona's biological child, just like ours would be.

10:06Ours?

10:09You said we wouldn't be equal parents, then it would be your baby.

10:12I know, but...

10:14Look, I've had to grow up without my dad and I don't want the same for my child.

10:19If we were to have this baby by surrogate when it arrives, I want you to be all in.

10:23Ah, just in time. Pass the brandy, would you?

10:31Sure. What's the occasion?

10:33Eddie's planning to make me a champagne cocktail. The old fashioned way.

10:40I suspect he's trying to impress me.

10:42Wait, Eddie's here?

10:44Well, I was going to take your advice and invite him out, but he asked me out for a coffee.

10:50So I thought I'd strike while the iron's hot and ask him over.

10:55Eddie?

10:57Meet Dawn, my stepdaughter.

11:00Delighted.

11:01And Joe, my grandson.

11:04An absolute pleasure.

11:20Eddie and I have been looking at properties.

11:21Yeah, I've just sold my practice in London and I'm looking for somewhere big enough to house an on-site consulting room.

11:35Eddie's a medical man.

11:37Why doesn't that surprise me?

11:39Cosmetic surgeon, to be precise. Specialising in aesthetic treatments.

11:44So injections and fillers and stuff?

11:46Yes, and more complex procedures. My clients often come to me when they're out of options. Anything I can do to make their lives better.

11:54Wow. Sounds amazing.

11:56Confidentiality is key. You'd be amazed to know who these hands have worked on.

12:03Like celebs? Models?

12:04Er, there's no point in asking. I've already pressed him for details.

12:08And he won't be drawn.

12:09Right, well if you'll excuse me, I'll go and get the dinner on.

12:12I'll help.

12:14Eddie, I shall leave you in Joe's capable hands.

12:17This sick game that you are playing ends right now.

12:28Where I will tell Kim exactly what kind of monster you are.

12:33If we want to keep your lovely family safe, that may not be the best idea.

12:38Here.

12:45Cheers.

12:47So.

12:49I want to find, er, a surrogate.

12:52For, for our Sarah.

12:54Sorry, what?

12:55Your word.

12:57Right, erm...

12:59OK, is she aware of this?

13:01That she's given her permission for you to discuss this with me?

13:04Yeah, no need. She already knows it was my idea.

13:06I just want to be able to help her. I just don't know where to start.

13:10Well, er, surrogacy isn't available on the NHS,

13:14so it would have to be a private arrangement with an agency.

13:18OK.

13:20But with Sarah's medical history, er, age, the prognosis for someone with her condition,

13:26it will be very difficult to find a sympathetic agency,

13:29let alone anyone who'd be willing to carry the child.

13:31You already pulled every penny from my bank account.

13:36I've got nothing left to give you.

13:38I've had a blast getting to know your granny.

13:40To be honest, she's quite a catch.

13:42And you never mentioned that she could buy and sell you several times over.

13:49Our business, our deal, was supposed to be between us.

13:54You can't just drag someone else into this.

13:56I am getting rather fond of her. Easy on the eye, filthy rich and great company.

14:03That was very funny.

14:07So you told you they'd get on?

14:09Quite the wit, your grandson.

14:11That's the way I tell them.

14:13I was filling Joe in on some of my surgical exploits.

14:15Yeah, some of his anecdotes are a little bit close to the bone.

14:19Well, dinner will be ready in ten minutes.

14:22Er, Joe, could you open another bottle? Eddie's glass is empty.

14:25Not for me. I have a long drive ahead. My, er, rental in York awaits.

14:30Oh, you're leaving straight after dinner? That's a shame.

14:32You'll have to forgive my grandson. He can be a little overprotective.

14:38But, er, there's no need to rush off.

14:42If you want to make a night of it, we have plenty of guest rooms.

14:45Thank you. Yeah. I'd like that very much.

14:48Well, that's settled. Another drink.

14:51Another drink. Thanks, Joe.

14:52I've got us a, er, pizza. I've got us a pizza for tea and some garlic bread and I'll, um, put some oven chips in.

15:14And after our bread, potato, mozzarella binge, back to healthy carbs, you know? Healthy eating.

15:19No more fasting. No more fad diets.

15:23I just feel so lucky to even be here, you know?

15:26That's why we've got to make the most of every single day.

15:28Starting with our engagement party.

15:30I don't think I can.

15:36I don't want to have an engagement party. Not anymore.

15:41What? Why?

15:43Because nearly losing you, it just made me think loads about us, you know?

15:46And about what you deserve.

15:49What? You don't think we deserve to celebrate?

15:52Sorry.

15:56It's just...

15:58You know, life's too short to spend.

16:01It's just too short for me to do what I don't want to do.

16:07Wait, so...

16:08I just nearly died and now you want to call things off.

16:12I love you, Gabby.

16:13Don't.

16:14No, please, let...

16:16Look, let's just, let's just cancel the engagement party and just crack on with the wedding, yeah?

16:20Let's, let's get married as soon as we can.

16:23Wait, what, what, soon as in, as in really soon?

16:26Okay, well, it's, it's spontaneous, it's romantic, it's very social media friendly, so, um, yeah, let's, let's do it.

16:34So it's here?

16:36Yes.

16:38If Eddie can't find a suitable property, I've told him he can rent one on the estate.

16:43Mmm, I'd love that, very much.

16:46And I would love for you to tell us why you decided to move your practice from London to the depths of Yorkshire.

16:52It's okay, Eddie, if it's still too raw.

16:56No, Joe's just looking out for you, um, well, Kim shared that she lost her husband last year and, um, well, sadly, I lost my wife, my dear wife, as well, quite recently.

17:13So sorry.

17:14One too many of your exclusive aesthetic treatments.

17:17Joe!

17:18What's wrong with you?

17:19No, it was cancer.

17:21Um, after that I just, I didn't want to stay at home.

17:26So, yes.

17:28Hoping to make a new start.

17:31And it would be my pleasure to help you do that.

17:34If you'll excuse me a moment, I need to make an urgent call before it gets too late in Dubai.

17:39Oh, you have business out there.

17:42Who doesn't?

17:44Yeah, I'd better call Billy, check on the kids.

17:47Kim tells me you have a beautiful family.

17:50Well, I think so, but I'm biased.

17:57Okay.

17:59This is how this is gonna go.

18:01You have not just made your point, you have hammered it home, so I'm gonna call you a taxi.

18:06Don't worry, I'll make all of your excuses for you.

18:10Well, Kim is expecting to see me in the morning.

18:13A gentleman never lets a lady down.

18:15Hmm?

18:17So the chances of finding a surrogate to take Sarah on are pretty much zero?

18:23That's what Liam reckons.

18:25Well, that's that then.

18:27We can close the whole thing down.

18:28I mean, maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

18:30Good to get that hospital smell out of my hair.

18:35Well, hey, why don't I make you hot chocolate? You can go to bed, baby. You look shattered.

18:40Yeah, well, I've had a lot to think about, haven't I?

18:43You mean about the surrogacy?

18:45Well, erm, listen, your granddad's had a chat with Liam today, haven't you?

18:51Yeah.

18:53Yeah, I did the same, actually, with Rona.

18:55And, you know, I asked her about Ivy and then told Jacob that if he didn't want the same thing as me, then he has to tell me.

19:01But, turns out he does.

19:03Want what?

19:04A surrogate to carry our baby.

19:06And, you know, we've both agreed that we're going to be proper hands-on parents and do it together because we want our kid to have a mum and a dad.

19:13Wow, I mean...

19:17That's really good news.

19:19Try telling your faces that. I've just told you the best news ever after the worst two weeks of my entire life.

19:23No, and I'm sorry, babe. It's just, er...

19:27Grumpy's got some news for you, haven't you?

19:30Have I?

19:31Yes, what Liam said about the surrogacy.

19:34Hang on, you've actually spoken to Liam about me?

19:36Yeah, I mean...

19:38Just to sound him out.

19:40Yeah.

19:42So, tell her what he said about Sarah finding an agency.

19:45Oh, look, we already know it's not going to be straightforward, so if he's being all negative, then...

19:49No, no, no, he wasn't negative.

19:51In fact, er...

19:53He said it was a cracking idea.

19:56No way!

19:57Oh, thanks, Grumpy, for actually talking to him.

19:59You know, I really feel like everything's starting to come together.

20:03Right, night.

20:05Night.

20:10Why the hell didn't you tell her?

20:12The same reason you didn't. You saw the look on her face.

20:14Yeah, and I'll be seeing the tears, too, when she finds out the truth.

20:17That it's a lie, that there's not a chance in hell we'll find her a surrogate.

20:20We will find her a surrogate.

20:21We will find a way.

20:23We have to.

20:25You had a chance to expose me when I walked through the door this afternoon and you chose not to, which I think makes you at best complicit, don't you?