Emmerdale is to air a special four hander episode of the soap on Friday December 11 as Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) and Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) reach the devastating decision to terminate the pregnancy of their unborn baby with Down’s Syndrome.
As Laurel and Jai discuss the enormity of their decision, across the village, Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) and Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) are reflecting on how lucky they are to have their son Leo.
At the hospital, Laurel and Jai are told the results of the CVS test and that their baby has Down’s Syndrome. They return home feeling numb knowing there is so much to work out and process.
On returning home they are shocked to discover that whilst they were gone Gabby (Rosie Bentham) had found the scan picture and they walk into the house to have the kids greeting them excitedly about getting another brother or sister.
As Laurel and Jai struggle to process things, friend Rhona encourages Laurel to share what’s bothering her, and Laurel comes clean about her pregnancy, but when the subject of the baby’s diagnosis is put on the table, an atmosphere descends over their conversation.
Laurel’s clearly still in turmoil and soon Rhona is left upset and angry that Laurel has put her in this situation and Laurel is left devastated.
The next day, Laurel and Jai struggle to make their decision while across the village Marlon and Rhona talk fondly about their son Leo and what joy he has brought to their lives.
There are many factors Jai and Laurel discuss and consider but soon the couple are united in a silent sadness, both quietly devastated by their decision to terminate the pregnancy.
Can they come to terms with what’s ahead?
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