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Megan Shaw

Emmerdale spoilers as Harriet's will leaves Dawn gobsmacked

Emmerdale's Dawn Taylor is left gobsmacked when she makes a shocking discovery on the long running ITV soap. In scenes set to air next week the contents of Harriet Finch's will shall be revealed two weeks on from her tragic death amid the storm chaos.

In shocking scenes, as part of Emmerdale’s 50th anniversary, viewers were forced to say goodbye to Harriet Finch, Katherine Dow Blyton - a character who has been a soap favourite since 2013, The Mirror reports.

Viewers saw Harriet squashed when she plunged down a ravine followed by the quad bike she was riding in search for pregnant Amelia Spencer. She died unexpectedly when she crashed her quad bike, which was then struck by lightning causing it to explode.

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The villagers were all deeply affected by the loss of Harriet, especially Dawn and her family, next week will be a real tear-jerker as they prepare to say their final goodbye's to the much loved PC-turned-vicar-turned PC again.

And there's even more difficulty and heart-break in store for Dawn her husband Billy Fletcher, when they realise they risk losing the house they shared with Harriet.

Harriet has left some money for Dawn in her will, but it's not enough to keep the house - but her and Billy are keen to find the funds.

Worrying they could end up homeless, the pair try to find a way to buy Woodbine for themselves - only for someone to put this at risk.

Dawn's ex Alex threatens to take his daughter Clemmie away from Dawn and Billy, who took her in following the death of her mother earlier this year.

With Alex demanding Harriet's money in exchange for them keeping Clemmie, Dawn is at a loss for what to do.The next day as Harriet's funeral arrives, her grief-stricken loved ones prepare to say goodbye.

But the weight of what is happening hangs over Dawn, as she worries about what Alex will do. Dawn is anxious about Alex’s threats so she confides in Billy and her dad Will Taylor, and it isn't long before his wife Kim Tate gets involved too.

Her family vow to fight her corner and stop Alex from getting what he wants, leading to quite the showdown. There's violence as Will acts out in revenge, before teaming up with Kim to make Alex pay for all the trouble he has caused.

Soon, Kim comes up with a plan to scare Alex off and make him leave Dawn alone - but will it work, or will it just make things worse for them?

Got any theories or thoughts on the storyline? Let us know in the comments section below.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV and ITV Hub, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.

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