Emmerdale spoilers: Kim Tate and Will Taylor kidnap and beat shock blackmailer in brutal plot

EVERYBODY at Home Farm is reeling from Harriet Finch's death - and a mystery enemy takes advantage of the situation.

Soon enough, Kim Tate and Will Taylor find the culprit and make him pay next week in Emmerdale.

The businesswoman played by Claire King was the only one present when her love rival was killed during the soap's anniversary week.

Following the former vicar's death, Kim is going above and beyond to protect and soothe her family's pain.

But when the money from Harriet's will isn't enough to keep their house, Billy Fletcher and his wife Dawn (portrayed by Jay Kontzle and Olivia Bromley) are terrified of becoming homeless.

The couple hatch a plan to buy Woodbine for themselves - until Dawn's former partner Alex threatens to take Clemmie away if he's not given Harriet's money.

The following day, as everyone heads to Harriet's funeral, Dawn is worried about Alex's blackmail but her family vow to fight her corner.

Bolstered by their support and despite feeling anxious, she assures Clemmie that their family will stick together... and hopes she hasn't lied.

But while Dawn worries, her father Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) takes it upon himself to teach Alex a lesson and his wife Kim soon pitches in.

Calculating Kim baits Alex to her car with the temptation of the money he's after and he takes the bait - before being bundled into the boot.

Alex is soon tied up in the Home Farm stables as Kim and Will negotiate a cheaper pay off.

The troublemaker is encouraged to stew on the decision as he's left all alone.

At the Hide café, Will tries to tell Billy about Alex but Kim immediately shuts it down, urging the hunk not to act on his aggression towards Alex.

Kim keeps the hostage situation a secret, ready to keep her family safe and she's impressed when Will is seemingly on the same page as he prepares to beat down Alex.

After pummelling a bloodied Alex, Will composes himself but the former sticks to his guns.

Kim and Will form a united front, leaving Alex to suffer overnight.

In previous scenes, Will was doubtful that Kim hadn't caused Harriet's death in one way or another - can they really remain a team and fully trust each other?

How will Alex pay?

Emmerdale airs from Monday to Friday at 7.30pm on ITV.