TROUBLED teenager April Windsor’s fate is finally revealed after going missing on Christmas Day in a special episode.
In a special episode of Emmerdale, the viewers will learn April’s tragic story, leaving Marlon and Rhona overwhelmed and struggling when Swirling brings them up to date about April.
In a tense turn of events, Ross takes Marlon aside to remind him of the toll his actions are having on his family.
Encouraging Marlon to open up about his black eye, Ross learns that Marlon was tricked into handing over money and suffered the injury in the process.
Concerned for Marlon’s well-being, Ross urges him to focus on his family.
But it remains unclear whether Marlon will take the advice to heart.
When Marlon returns home, Rhona is shocked but relieved to hear from Ross that Marlon is planning to take a step back.
However, Marlon continues to deflect her questions about his eye, causing tension between them.
Rhona’s patience reaches its limit as Marlon insists on continuing the search for April.
The next day, Rhona, still shut out of Marlon’s struggles, pushes him to spend more time with Leo and Ivy to help mend their family.
Her suggestion sparks Marlon’s anger, leaving her devastated.
Meanwhile, Paddy urges Marlon to communicate with Rhona and open up about his feelings.
Will Marlon finally listen to his friend’s advice?
The arrival of PC Swirling brings a wave of dread to both Marlon and Rhona.
Their worst fears are realised when the officer asks them to sit before delivering the news that April has been found.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and is available from 7am on ITVX.
Soap's most harrowing teen storylines
We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.
Belle Dingle’s schizophrenia in Emmerdale – Belle’s (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral.
The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma’s voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being.
Hannah Ashworth’s anorexia in Hollyoaks – Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah (Emma Rigby), a seemingly innocent teen, spiral into dangerous behavior, starving herself in an attempt to achieve what she thought was the ideal body.
As Hannah’s condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life.
Bethany Platt’s grooming ordeal in Coronation Street – Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by Lucy Fallon, was at the centre of one of Corrie’s darkest storylines to date when she fell under the spell of her older boyfriend and sexual predator.
The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her.
Whitney Dean’s abuse from Tony in EastEnders – Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca’s boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him.
On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years.
