Emmerdale spoilers tease a new alliance, which may come as a surprise to viewers of the ITV soap, as Belle Dingle teams up with Al Chapman.
Despite Al betraying most of her family and being caught up in a feud with her brother Cain Dingle, Belle agrees to go into business with the village schemer next week.
After an attempt to steal Belle's business ideas, believing there was some money to be made from them, Al is soon making an apology as it clearly falls flat.
As Belle continues her plans to launch a company that specialises in relaxing retreats and getaways, she decides to begin her meditation teacher training.
In a surprise turn of events though, Belle agrees to a partnership with Al despite him not seeming to have any money.
She clearly has a change of heart and believes he isn't out to steal her ideas anymore, as she agrees to go into business with him.
Belle establishes some ground rules with him, and he's soon impressed by her savviness.
However, Al's ex Priya Sharma makes it clear she isn't happy with her - but is it because of her deal with Al?
It comes as Belle decides a change of scenery is due, and a change of career is just what she needs - only for Al to take an interest.
In scenes to air this week, before they manage to sort things out, Belle decides to plan a career that she can carve out for herself, that will hopefully set her up for her future.
But Al, who is still struggling to find work after his drama with the Dingles and the pub, overhears her business idea and decides to try and steal it.
It seems Belle will figure this out judging by the spoilers for next week, but could this be what leads to an upcoming showdown with Belle's brother Cain?
Some of the cast were recently pictured filming a car chase which reportedly involves Cain and Al, as their feud reaches new heights ahead of the show's big 50th anniversary.
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Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm at ITV, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.
