Ruby Fox-Miligan (played by Beth Cordingly) is not exactly thrilled by the arrival of her estranged daughter, Steph (Georgia Jay), on Emmerdale (7:30pm - see our TV Guide for listings).
Steph hasn't seen her parents, Ruby and Caleb (William Ash) in over a DECADE!
But WHAT were the reasons behind their family fallout?
On tonight's episode of the ITV soap, Ruby and Steph get into a heated exchange about their unresolved issues.
Ruby is rattled when Steph reveals she kept in touch with Ruby's mum Helen, who was terminally-ill and recently passed away.
Steph blames Ruby for her dysfunctional childhood and claims she never cared for her.
Steph's bratty behaviour pushes Ruby over the edge and she SLAPS her daughter!
Has Ruby just widened the rift between her and Steph?
