Emma Nightingale is an interior designer hired by Alan Turner to revamp the Woolpack. She developed a relationship with Zoe Tate. Emma ex-girlfriend Susie Wilde arrives in the village and Zoe falls for her. On the day of the blessing, Emma saw Zoe being comforted by Susie, so Emma pushes for an answer. Zoe tried to explain her actions and Emma gives Zoe an ultimatum - her or Susie. Emma and Chris try to plead with her to reconsider her relationship with Susie, but Zoe is adamant. An enraged Emma knocks Susie over with her car door on her way out of the village.