Tom King has escalated his abusive behavior towards his wife, Belle Dingle, to disturbing new heights, especially after the shocking death of their dog, Piper. Now, it seems Tom is targeting a new potential victim, leaving Emmerdale fans feeling deeply unsettled.

This week on Emmerdale, Tom’s cruelty reached a new low when he killed Piper, Belle’s cherished pet. In a harrowing sequence of events, Tom ran over the dog and then feigned efforts to save her at the vet, claiming he had done everything possible. The tragedy was compounded by Tom’s manipulation, using Piper’s death as a means to reassert control over Belle, who had recently announced her intention to leave him. Belle, heartbroken and furious, quickly saw through Tom’s deceit and accused him of causing Piper’s injuries.

As Belle mourned Piper and confronted Tom’s abuse during a poignant ceremony for their pet, Tom’s troubling behavior continued. Meanwhile, Gabby Thomas and her partner, Vinnie Dingle, were seen celebrating a business success with a night out at the pub. Gabby, buoyed by their recent win and enjoying a celebratory drink, was approached by Tom, who was also at the bar.

Tom’s attempt to flirt with Gabby was met with discomfort and coldness. He expressed an interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with her, but Gabby rejected his advances outright, sealing her disinterest with a passionate kiss to Vinnie. Despite her clear dismissal, the unsettling nature of Tom’s behavior has left fans worried about what might come next.

The unsettling interaction has sparked widespread concern among Emmerdale viewers. Many are now fearing that Gabby could become Tom’s next target. One viewer expressed their disquiet on social media, writing, “So Tom wants Gabby as his next victim? That just came off as creepy and wrong.” Another commentator echoed these sentiments, calling Tom’s advances “disgusting,” while a third speculated that Tom might enter a relationship with someone else in the village and attempt to control them just as he did with Belle.

With Tom’s increasing menace and Gabby’s vulnerable position, the tension is set to rise, leaving fans anxiously anticipating how the situation will unfold. The fear that Tom might continue his abusive pattern with Gabby adds a new layer of suspense to the already intense storyline.