Pierce leans in for a kiss with Rhona in a stunning romantic development
As Pierce and Rhona grow closer the chemistry between them sizzles...
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Pierce leans in for a kiss with Rhona in a stunning romantic development
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Earlier in the week Pierce is intrigued when he spots a photo of Kirin on Vanessa's phone...
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...and when her back is turned, he slyly pockets the vet's mobile thinking it might help him track down Kirin
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Meanwhile, the attraction between Rhona and Pierce grows stronger. When he tells her he's found a flat he can move into....
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...it's obvious she doesn't want him to leave Smithy Cottage and in a charged moment the pair lean forward and are just about to kiss
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...when they're suddenly interrupted. Rhona is shocked when she hears from Vanessa that Pierce has muscled in and taken Rakesh's job
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Despite Vanessa's words of warning, Rhona can't help being drawn to Pierce...
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Meanwhile, Vanessa sees the scary side of the newcomer when he confronts her with her stolen phone and lets rip, demanding answers about Kirin
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Vanessa's shaken to see just how aggressive Pierce can be. Rhona on the other hand has a completely different outlook and puts the widower's outburst down to grief...
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But how will she react, when, after a heart-to-heart, Pierce looks her in the eye and says he's falling in love with her? Watch Emmerdale on ITV from Monday, May 16
