ALTHOUGH loyal to their own in every circumstance, the Dingles are known to struggle to make ends meet.

But one of them goes too far and Eric Pollard pays the price next week in Emmerdale.

Amelia Spencer became a mother following a dramatic storm week and, since then, Lydia and Sam Dingle have made it clear they would be involved in baby Esther's life.

This is despite their son Samson, the father of the baby, insisting he wanted nothing to do with his own daughter.

Being a Dingle often involves money woes, which have pushed Lydia and Sam to take on as many chores and jobs as they could to put food on the table.

Unfortunately, the hustle isn't enough and a frustrated Sam Dingle (portrayed by James Hooton) is adamant he must be able to provide for his granddaughter.

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Hellbent on being able to do more financially to help Amelia cope with motherhood, Sam turns to his half-brother Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).

Sam moots the idea of Cain giving Dan Spencer, Amelia's father, a pay rise to help with paying for Esther, but the Barton and Dingle Automotives owner refuses.

Instead, Cain gives Sam some words of advice, telling him that he should be thinking outside the box as a Dingle, unaware his words could land Sam into serious trouble.

Later on, Sam decides to resort to theft, trying to distract Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) in the Shop while he steals baby items for Esther.

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But Pollard sees right through him and confronts him soon after.

Sam is thrown into a panic and flees the scene with Pollard in tow.

While in hot pursuit of the fleeing Dingle on Main Street, Pollard trips and hits his head, laying unconscious on the ground.

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Sam looks down in horror, worrying about what he's done.

To make matters worse, Sam's son Samson (Sam Hall) is extorting money from his own cousin Noah (Jack Downham) by toying with the idea of stealing both Esther and Amelia from him.

The youngster manipulates Noah into offering a pay from his trust fund to keep him away, all behind his father's back.

Will Pollard make it?

Emmerdale airs every weeknight from 7.30pm on ITV.

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