In next week’s Emmerdale episodes, John takes advantage of vulnerable Robert and kidnaps him.
Meanwhile, Sarah’s vital cancer operation goes wrong, and Tracy bans the Dingles from Nate’s funeral.
Here are the 12 big moments to watch out for. You can also check out our collection of 23 spoiler pictures from these episodes.
1. Robert struggles back in the village
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Feeling guilty about accidentally hitting Victoria and giving her a black eye, Robert decides to move out. But his little sister is worried about the trauma he still carries from prison…
After starting a trial job at the depot, Robert is disappointed when Caleb invents a cover story to let him go, after pressure to sack him comes from John.
But when Jai inadvertently let slip that John interfered, Robert is left fuming…
2. John sends Robert spiralling
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John is more determined than ever to get Robert out of the village when he sees Victoria’s black eye and tries to force her to report him to the police.
When Robert overhears, he’s upset and seeks out emotional support from Aaron, but he’s stung when his ex-husband rejects him.
Trying to numb the pain, Robert distracts himself with drinking and random hook-ups, but he’s crushed even further when Aaron doesn’t show the slightest bit of jealousy.
3. John kidnaps Robert
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While on a date, Robert is unaware that his drink has been spiked by the man he’s with. But devious John swoops in and takes advantage of his drugged brother.
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Driving away with Robert in the back of his van, John hovers over his love rival’s lifeless body with a syringe in hand.
Later, Robert wakes up in the back of a van with no memory of how he got there and completely terrified.
4. Cain threatens Jacob
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Jacob accidentally puts his foot in it and tells Cain about Sarah’s IVF, leading to a violent confrontation.
Cain’s angry reaction to her news leaves granddaughter and granddad at odds, but Sarah starts to worry if she’s doing the wrong thing.
5. Jacob offers to be Sarah’s donor
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When Sarah confesses her doubts to Jacob, he tries to reassure her. Their conversation gives Jacob food for thought and soon he makes Sarah a grand gesture.
Wanting her to fulfil her dreams, Jacob offers to be her sperm donor. Will she agree?
6. Sarah’s operation goes wrong
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At the hospital, Charity’s support of Sarah is short-lived when she admits she thinks her granddaughter is making the wrong decision.
Heartbroken Sarah heads off for her cancer operation as her grandparents wait anxiously. As Cain tries to comfort Charity, the surgeon delivers some bad news – the operation hasn’t gone to plan…
7. Tracy bans the Dingles from Nate’s funeral
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When Belle overhears Tracy making plans for Nate’s funeral, she tries to make her change her mind and invite the Dingles.
Belle tries to argue that no-one knows the truth about what happened, but Tracy assumes Belle is accusing her of murder and insists that none of the Dingles are invited.
As Cain takes the news hard, Belle ropes in Vanessa to help persuade Tracy to think again. But when Tracy admits to her sister that Nate’s funeral is her last chance to make it up to him, Vanessa can’t bring herself to change Tracy’s mind.
8. Joe is suspicious of Billy
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Joe vows to teach Billy a lesson, blaming him when he finds his car has been keyed.
The next day he’s suspicious, when he realises someone has been in his bedroom and stolen his medication.
When Joe updates Sam on his theory that Billy is flying under the radar with a subtle revenge plan, Sam encourages him to confront his rival.
9. Joe plots revenge
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When Joe’s confrontation with Billy leaves him humiliated, Sam’s suggestion that he needs a replacement ‘Graham’ to give him the respect he wants, sparks an idea…
But there’s trouble ahead for Billy when Joe meets up with Shaun and employs him to teach Billy a lesson.
10. Paddy annoys Bear
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Increasingly worried about his dad’s behaviour, Paddy airs his concerns with Gabby. Recognising some of Bear’s symptoms as ones she saw in her dad, Gabby suggests he take a dementia test.
His biggest fears realised, Paddy broaches the subject of Bear getting a check-up at the doctors. But his dad’s reaction leaves Paddy more worried than ever.
11. Paddy hits a setback
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Speaking to Gabby again, Paddy wonders whether he could do an online dementia test without his dad even knowing.
But when Paddy and Marlon try to conduct the dementia test on oblivious Bear, they realise it’s harder than they thought…
12. Matty is grateful
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As Amy’s 31st birthday approaches, Matty struggles with a fresh wave of grief over his late wife’s tragic death.
He’s grateful when enthusiastic Victoria suggests ways they can pay tribute to Amy and give her life the celebration it deserves.