December 17th 2024.
John Sugden had always been a bit of a mystery since he arrived in Emmerdale back in August. He was a lone wolf, preferring to keep to himself and not let anyone get too close. Even his own half sister, Victoria Sugden, struggled to break through his tough exterior and get to know him.
Initially, John was just passing through the village and had no real interest in staying. His van, which served as both his home and mode of transportation, needed some repairs before he could continue on his journey. But as time went on, he found himself becoming more attached to the village and its people. He even landed a job as a paramedic at the Brook Cottage Surgery practice.
Although he had formed a friendly relationship with Victoria, his most important connection was with Aaron Dingle. What began as a casual fling between the two has evolved into a close and meaningful relationship. It was quite a surprise, considering John is the brother of Aaron's former husband, Robert Sugden.
Both John and Aaron were not the most open or expressive individuals. They tended to keep their guard up and not reveal too much about themselves. Perhaps that is what made their relationship work, as neither one of them expected more from the other than what they were willing to give.
But there was always something mysterious about John. He carried around a dog tag belonging to someone named Aidan Moore and was very sensitive about anyone asking him about it. It was eventually revealed that John and Aidan had served together in the army and were close friends. Tragically, Aidan was killed in a bomb explosion and John was unable to save him, only holding his hand as he passed away.
John had always struggled to open up about his time in the army and his feelings for Aidan. But during a hike in the woods with Aaron, he finally opened up about his first love. He described Aidan as a jokester and someone who loved an audience. Their bond was solidified when they were the only two in their camp who showed up to watch a 90s Luke Perry film.
Aaron jokingly compared their story to a romantic comedy, but John explained that being gay in the army was not something they could openly talk about. So when Aidan died, John had no one to turn to and he buried his feelings, which eventually took a toll on him.
In a touching moment, Aaron shared with John his own struggles with keeping secrets from his past. He had opened up to John about the abuse he suffered at the hands of his father, Gordon Livesy. They both understood the weight of carrying such heavy burdens alone. As they embraced, their bond grew stronger than ever before.
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