Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) is playing the long game with Kim Tate (Claire King) in Emmerdale. He has made it clear that he’s only living at Home Farm for Joe Tate (Ned Porteous),

and believes he can help his protégé see that Kim’s way is the wrong way. Shortly after his return from the dead, Graham took pleasure in reminding Kim that they’re technically still married.

She immediately sensed that he was only back in the village to gain some of her business assets, and vowed to try and prove the theory so Joe could see that he really wasn’t back for him.

Graham Foster’s got a plan

Alongside this feud though, Kim is dealing with the fact her ex is back in her life.

She tells Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) in upcoming episodes that she’s going to keep her heart closed off to Graham, but it’s clear speaking about Graham coming back, and how he actually makes her feel is putting Kim in a vulnerable position.

Meanwhile, Joe expresses his frustration towards Graham, fed up by his attempts to turn him off Kim. He still remains determined to do exactly that though, and realises he’s going to have to try harder to persuade Joe of Kim’s malevolence.

Can Graham change Joe’s mind?

In order to bring Kim down, Graham may enlist help from another village resident.

Shortly after Graham entered the pub to announce his return to a number of other village residents, Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly) got up and introduced herself. Caleb Miligan (William Ash) didn’t need to though, as he already knows Graham.

In case you need reminding, in 2023, when Caleb was busy trying to take Home Farm from Kim, we also learnt that he’s the son of Frank Tate.

Frank died after suffering a heart attack, and Kim took great pleasure in watching it happen. Caleb believed that he was entitled to what Kim owns, and arrived in the village hellbent on completely destroying her. In June of that year, Caleb revealed his identity to Kim, and said that he knows she let Frank die.

Curious as to how he knew of something that occurred so many years ago, Kim was stunned when Caleb confirmed he got Graham Foster drunk, and then learnt everything about Frank’s final moments.

It’s very possible Graham could ask Caleb for help, and the possibility of Joe leaving Kim could increase given Caleb is Joe’s uncle.

Graham’s patience isn’t wearing thin just yet – does that mean he’s got a high chance of destroying Kim and getting what he wants?