 In another storyline her sister Charlie Buckton ( Esther Anderson ) reveals she is in fact her mother . The reveal episode centered around Ruby interrogating Charlie about the identity of her secret child , with Charlie breaking down whilst she admits the truth . Whilst filming the episodic block , both Breeds and Anderson found the storyline challenging ; furthermore they felt a responsibility to get the narrative flow and emotions perfect . Breeds said she had to let it affect her own emotions in order to affect the viewing public . Although she was nervous , Breeds was pleased with the end result . 
