Emmerdale fans are convinced they've worked out who will win the bidding for the iconic Woolpack on tonight's episode.
It wasn't the only surprise revelation as fans were also left shocked by Dawn Taylor's latest plans.
In the opening few moments, viewers saw Kim Tate scheming to place a bid for the pub but with a watchful Ryan Stocks looking on from his car.
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His biological mum Charity Dingle was fuming as she saw Kim looking at the wreck of the pub but Ryan looked thoughtful.
There's been talk of his adoptive mother's will and fans are convinced he's set to inherit a lump sum that he could put to the pub.
Viewers took to social media to share their thoughts as not everyone thought it was good news.
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@delucaevans tweeted: "this woolpack storyline has been one of the worst they have ever done but if all of this has seriously happened just for Ryan to buy it and the Dingles keep running the place, what the hell was even the point."
They continued to theorise: "what a bet Irene leaves Ryan a nice tidy sum and he ends up buying the woolpack."
@elwell_alan seemed to be thinking along the same lines: "Guess who’s going to buy the pub in Emmerdale I think it’s going to be Ryan with his mother’s inheritance watch this space
@soniast94597425 added: I’m wondering if it will be Ryan who buys the Woolpack with his inheritance from his mum.
Dawn Taylor seemed to anger fans with her latest plans - which involve letting Lucas' dad Alex back into his life.
Fiancé Billy is less than impressed and it seems viewers might be on his side.
@runninoncaffine wrote: I wouldn't trust Alex with lucas Dawn remember what happened last time ?
@RyanGTweets continued: "Dawn needs to speak to the social worker if she wants to make these arrangements with Alex.
@Rosepetal98_ was clearly not in agreement, adding: "I’m with #Billy on this one!
@Chris1968E seemed exasperated, tweeting: "maybe Dawn ask your social worker if they'd agree to a kidnapper seeing Lucas
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