Emmerdale’s Marlon Dingle returns home but April’s struggles lead to heartbreaking decision

Marlon prepares to finally return home and an excited April prepares decorations to welcome him back – but it all happened for Emmerdale next week

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Emmerdale: Marlon falls to the floor after suffering a stroke

Marlon Dingle will eventually return home to Emmerdale – but things won’t go as smoothly as her daughter April struggles to adjust.

Last month, Marlon (Mark Charnock) suffered a debilitating stroke and was hospitalized.

Since then, it’s been a long uphill battle for Marlon as he grapples with the new challenges he faces, including difficulty forming simple words.

The following week, Marlon prepares to finally return home, and an April excitedly prepares decorations to welcome him back.

At the hospital, Marlon prepares to leave and thanks Gail for his help before returning home for an emotional reunion with his daughter.

But as he settles into life, everyone finds chaos as they try to find a path forward that works for everyone.

April was happy to be with her father, but when she helped him drink a glass of water, she was horrified when he began to choke.

Fearful that he might have another stroke, April frantically calls Rhona.

The two are then distraught and April decides to spend time at a friend’s house instead of home as Marlon despairs of the stress his condition is placing on his family.

Marlon is determined to return to the hospital, and Rhona is forced to play the mediator between him and his daughter.

Wanting to make the situation right, April has an emotional conversation with Marlon – but can she convince him to stay with them at home?

As the family begins to navigate their new future, Marlon continues to struggle to communicate.

But can Bear have the answer?

At the weekend, Rhona returns to work at the vet by helping Dawn care for an injured dog.

However, Marlon worries about finances after Charity tells him he will have to pay his statutory salary, prompting Rhona to suggest that she raise some more money by returning part-time.

* Emmerdale airs at 7:30 a.m. weekdays on ITV, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays