There is a lot going on for the Barton clan next week, with an accident involving a slurry spill at the farm putting lives in the village in danger.

Meanwhile, Mack Boyd (Lawrence Robb) has awoken the beast that is John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), kicking off a dangerous rivalry.

And Ross Barton (Mike Parr) gets a very unexpected – and unwelcome – blast from the past…

Monday May 12

Living arrangements are causing Liam angst when he catches Mandy in an unguarded moment! And he’s delighted when Chas agrees he can move in.

Newly single Ryan despairs as Ross tries to convince him to start playing the field but could Ross’s efforts backfire?

Manpreet’s relieved Liam agrees to cover-up last night’s revelations of what Joe blackmailed her into doing.

But Liam’s finding it hard to move past his feelings of betrayal at Manpreet’s professional recklessness.

Tuesday May 13

John secretly enjoys the attention for his heroism award, but prioritises Aaron who has a mental health crisis and misses the event. So instead Vic and Tracy hold a celebration for him at the Woolpack.

Moira finds a letter addressed to ‘The Family of Emma Barton’ she’s left wrestling with her conscience as she chooses not to share it with Ross.

Paddy and Mandy are thrown when Chas warns them Bear might be feeling insecure about his living arrangements.

Tracy’s worried after a glimpse at Jacob’s anger and bitterness over Joe causing Leyla’s death.

Wednesday May 14

Mack is annoyed to have missed out and jealous of John and Aaron’s relationship. Mack begins to plot and Matty is amused to see his rivalry

Moira is haunted by memories of the past. Moira finally shows Ross the mysterious letter, the news he has a half-brother he’s never met throws him off balance.

Moira’s concerned to see Ross wants to bury his head in the sand over it. Soon Matty urges Ross he’s got nothing to lose from meeting him and it could even change his life for the better.

Bear is panicked to see Mandy and Paddy have boxed up his possessions.

Thursday May 15

As the stags gather outside the Hide with everyone in high-spirits ahead of the paintballing, Mack’s left uneasy by a chilling warning from John.

As battle commences in the woods at the stag do, Mack’s determined to do his best to thwart John. Soon John’s distracted to watch Mack sneaking off. He heads off in pursuit of his prey…

Matty’s intervention has convinced Ross to contact Lewis and Moira’s shocked he plans on doing it today; she’s left fearing the past has come back to bite her.

In some woodland, Ross comes face to face with Lewis and struggles to navigate Lewis’ many questions about their family without revealing the many dark secrets he needs to keep.

It’s increasingly hard for Lewis and Ross to have a conversation about the past without upsetting each other.  In the end, Ross decides to go, leaving a hurt Lewis behind for good.

Back home Ross explains to Moira it was a mutual decision for them to abandon any family reunion.

Friday May 16

Moira discovers the slurry leak, John is delighted when Mack is blamed – buut they all feel guilty when Cain reports the slurry has affected the main water supply for the village.

An ambulance pulls up and young Harry is rushed to hospital after having drunk some of the contaminated water.

Moira wonders if Ross has second thoughts about the Lewis situation.