Emmerdale's Paddy is broken and walks the streets as he abandons village

This left Paddy downhearted as he declared that clearly, it must have been a mistake. But Mandy hurried to correct him as she assured him that she had loved their night together. But before she could achieve the chat she wanted, Paddy insisted on rushing off to buy some milk. Wearing Paddy's dressing gown, Mandy then waited for his return.

In the village, Paddy was on his way back from the shop, milk in hand, when he bumped into Chas's half-brother Caleb. Caleb had already shown that he didn't think much of Paddy, and he challenged him on his decision to remain living at the pub alongside Chas. Paddy made it clear that this wasn't Caleb's business, but the other man pointed out that if he was in Paddy's situation, he'd have walked away long ago.

Stewing on Caleb's words, Paddy sat alone in Liam Cavanagh's (Jonny McPherson) allotment, where he let the milk fall to the floor, spilling out over the ground. He was lost in thought as Caleb's intervention weighed on his mind, unaware of the drama unfolding at The Woolpack.

Chas arrived home to find Mandy in the same state of undress, and she failed to fall for Mandy's bumbling explanation. Furious, Chas blasted her relative for sleeping with Paddy, who was still her husband. Although sheepish, Mandy reminded Chas that she and Paddy were no longer together.

But their row took a backseat when Mandy mentioned that Paddy had never returned home. Chas wasn't concerned until daughter Eve's nursery called her, with Paddy having failed to turn up to collect their little girl.

Chas, Mandy and Paddy's father Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) soon found Paddy's phone down the back of the sofa, and as they grew worried over his absence, viewers saw Paddy walking the streets with night having long since fallen.

Will Paddy return to the village? Emmerdale has announced that this storyline will take a heartbreaking turn in the coming weeks, as Paddy's feelings of despair worsen.

Anyone who identifies with Paddy's struggles can find support at Samaritans or by calling 116 123. Help can also be found at Andy's Man Club.

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