Yeah, Eric and Jacob weren't even there to wave off their grandchild/sister.
On the other hand, we had Lydia practically bereft at not seeing Esther, when's she's only been in Samson's life about 5 years.
I think the Emmerdale producers just have a hard time keeping track of who is related.
And when was the last time we saw Archie, Amba's cousin? Although I guess he was at school.