Multiple sources report that Dr. Caitlin Todd blackmailed Charity Dingle to get Jacob Sugden to drop his HR complaint against her. Dr. Todd overheard a conversation revealing that Charity's baby is her own biological child from a one-night stand with Ross Barton, not Jacob and Sarah's. Jacob had reported Dr. Todd to HR for bullying and unsafe teaching practices.
Dr. Todd tried to manipulate Jacob by claiming his complaint could lead to patient deaths if she lost her job, but Jacob refused to withdraw it. According to Metro - Main, Jacob described the number of key players Dr. Todd had forced out of overstretched wards. Dr. Todd previously brought up Jacob's abuser Maya Stepney to unsettle him, and Manpreet Sharma confirmed that Dr. Todd was aware of Jacob's history with Maya. Dr. Todd has been peddling a narrative that Jacob is obsessed with her as a precaution.
Dr. Todd saved Charity's life after she gave birth in a hospital lift, according to multiple reports. It remains unclear what Dr. Todd will do with the information about the baby's true parentage and whether Jacob will drop his complaint.