Emmerdale SPOILER: Marlon desperately tries to get Paddy to open up by staging a lockdown after his suicide attempt
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Concern for Paddy Kirk’s mental health has been taking its toll on his loved ones, with Marlon Dingle forced to stage a lockdown in an upcoming episode of Emmerdale.
The character, played by Dominic Brunt, has finally returned to the village after doing everything he can to avoid being found after sleeping with his ex Mandy and struggling to cope with his split from cheating wife Chas.
Marlon (Mark Charnock), has been desperate for his friend to seek help and is relieved to discover that he has arranged to see a therapist.
However, the chef is concerned when he learns that Paddy will have to wait two weeks to see someone.
In a first for Emmerdale, Friday’s episode will only feature the male cast as the men come together and stage a lock-in at the Woolpack to get Paddy to talk.
Concern for Paddy Kirk’s mental health has been taking its toll on his loved ones, with Marlon Dingle forced to stage a lockdown in an upcoming episode of Emmerdale.
Marlon’s idea comes after Chas (Lucy Pargeter) informs him that women are generally better at dealing with their emotions because they talk to friends, while Jimmy admits that the pub community is his therapy.
Cain, Jimmy, Liam, Bob, Charles, Sam, Nate, Marlon and Bear start the evening hoping Paddy will join them.
As the men begin to talk, beginning with their childhood nicknames and moments in life that have troubled them or need to vent, they begin to play a friendly game of darts.
But will Paddy have the courage to join them and seek the support he needs?
Emmerdale bosses have already confirmed that Paddy will plan to take his own life in scenes to air this month as viewers see the true extent of his deep depression.
The show’s researchers and writers have followed the advice and have worked closely with Samaritans and Andy’s Man Club to tell Paddy’s story as authentically as possible.
In recent episodes, Paddy disappeared from town after sleeping with Mandy, and while the police were able to track him down, it was clear he didn’t want to be found.
Upon his return, he was seen spending the day apparently making amends with family and friends, who are unaware that he is actually saying his veiled farewells
Seeking Help: Marlon (Mark Charnock), has been desperate for his friend to seek help and is relieved to discover that he has arranged to see a therapist.
Friends – In a first for Emmerdale, Friday’s episode will only feature the male cast as the men come together and stage a lockdown at the Woolpack to get Paddy to talk.
He leaves a letter to his father Bear (Joshua Richards) and leaves town.
After Paddy has left, Bear makes the horrific discovery of the letter. The helpless Marlon is distraught as everyone rushes off to find Paddy.
When Rhona (Zoe Henry) delivers the terrible news about the missing bolt pistol at the vet’s office, the reality of what Paddy is doing is too worrying as they hope they can find it in time.
You can call The Samaritans free on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org. Emmerdale airs Monday to Friday at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Revelation: It becomes a race against time when Paddy’s loved ones rush to find him after his father Bear discovers a letter from him, soon learning that a bolt pistol was taken from the vet.