In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers, Marlon tries to frame Dylan for a drugs theft in an attempt to get him away from April. But his plan backfires when the teen suffers an overdose and ends up in hospital. Will Marlon’s actions result in tragedy?
Dylan ends up in hospital after overdosing on drugs (Credit: ITV)

Dylan is struggling to get clean in Emmerdale spoilers

April’s had a tough time adjusting back to normal life in the village. In need of a friend, she returned to the squat to reunite with Dylan. The lad helped protect April while she was living rough, and she wanted to return the favour by getting him off the streets.

Marlon was not impressed when April suggested Dylan stay with them at Smithy Cottage, but agreed to keep her happy. But with April still in a fragile state after the stillbirth of her daughter, Marlon is worried. He’s frightened of losing April all over again and aware Dylan is battling his own demons.

With Dylan still hooked on taking spice, April decides to help him get clean. But as the week begins Ross suggests she seek help from a professional to help do that.
Marlon plants drugs in Dylan’s pocket to make him look guilty (Credit: ITV)

Marlon frames Dylan for theft

Meanwhile at the vets, Rhona is alarmed to discover a quantity of ketamine has gone missing from the drugs cabinet.

With Dylan the most obvious suspect, Rhona and Marlon decide to confront their houseguest. Dylan is horrified at the accusation and denies any wrongdoing. But what will he say when the ketamine is found hidden in his coat pocket?

April feels betrayed by Dylan’s apparent theft. But things aren’t quite what they seem because Dylan didn’t actually do it. Guilt-ridden Marlon reveals to Rhona he took the meds and planted them on Dylan to try and frame him. The chef’s confession leaves Rhona appalled as she tries to understand why he would do such a dreadful thing.
Marlon is consumed with regret over what he did to Dylan (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: Dylan suffers an overdose

Word soon reaches Marlon and Rhona that Dylan has suffered an overdose.

Marlon rushes to the hospital where he finds Dylan in a critical condition. Realising that he could have k!lled an innocent youth, Marlon is beside himself.

Marlon wants to alleviate his guilt by coming clean to April. However, Rhona rightly points out it would do further damage to the Marlon and April’s already fragile relationship. Will Marlon follow her advice and stay schtum? And will poor Dylan pull through?