Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) is spiralling out of control in Emmerdale next week, right when Moira (Natalie J Robb) needs him more than ever.
As she is forced to go and collect her results alone while also planning a surprise party for her husband, Cain is missing and she spends a night completely frantic with worry.
And things get even worse – when he eventually does turn up, he’s been arrested and the situation feels like it can’t go on like this.
Which prompts Cain to make the decision to confess…
Meanwhile, Tom King (James Chase) continues to manipulate Angelica and even his own laywer is stunned when he learns of his latest scene, which may massively backfire.
And a flashback gives an insight into Ruby Fox-Miligan’s past…
Monday December 9
Moira intends to throw a surprise party for Cain’s birthday as a thank you, although Matty’s unconvinced she’s well enough. Lying about his whereabouts, Cain hunkers down for the night, consumed by guilt.
Brenda lets slip about Tracy and Caleb’s affair, darkening Anthony’s mood.
Ross is shocked to find Moses is petrified of him. Knowing that he’s made Moses not want to be near him, Ross is defeated, and Charity is resolute as she sends him packing.
Angel renews her attempts to get Jimmy to read Tom’s letter.
Tuesday December 10
Anxious to have not heard from Cain all night, but determined he will arrive, Moira sends Matty home and delays her appointment. Running out of time to postpone her appointment any further she makes a last-ditch phone call to Cain. Terrified Moira prepares to receive her pathology results alone.
Meanwhile, blocked from leaving by Jai’s awkwardly parked car and fuelled by a desperate voicemail from Moira, Cain’s stopped by Swirling.
His aggressive approach leads to an untimely arrest. Deflated Cain leaves Swirling torn when he asks for the chance to have one private conversation with Moira on the phone.
Composed but gutted at his callousness, Moira is aghast to hear what Cain has done. She tells him that her results were fine, but admits to heartbroken Matty that she’ll need radiotherapy as they both cry together.
Anthony confronts Caleb about his affair. Defending her own and Caleb’s actions, Ruby is left unsettled by unconvinced Anthony’s persistent questioning.
Ross observes the close bond between Mack and Moses, abandoning his plans to reconcile with his son.
Jimmy is rattled by Tom’s letter and sees through the attempt to manipulate them.
Wednesday December 11
Despite being let off with a caution, Cain is disinterested in Swirling’s compassionate understanding. Discovering drunk Cain in the allotment, supportive Liam makes a move to help his friend.
Furious at Cain when Liam drops him off, Moira reveals about his surprise party and insists he pulls himself together for tomorrow. But guilty Cain feels he has to tell her the truth….
Soon, optimistic Ruby makes inroads into repairing her relationship with Steph. Allusions to the past from Anthony leave Ruby uneasy, despite an outward focus on moving forward.
Thursday December 12
In the present day, Steph has found a photo of Ruby on her sixteenth birthday. Ruby pretends she doesn’t remember but is deeply troubled.
In a flashback to 1992, it’s Ruby’s 16th birthday as she remembers getting on well with teenage Rob. Soon a glimpse into her past emerges…
Angelica can’t help bringing up Tom again, and Jimmy’s convinced to pay him a visit after her emotional blackmail.
Tom turns on the crocodile tears when Jimmy comes to visit, but Tom is stunned to hear Jimmy will only give him a chance if he changes his plea.
However, when his nephew turns the blame back on Belle, Jimmy leaves upset, knowing Tom can never change.
Frustrated Ollie tries to convince Tom not to try another scheme to stop the trial and later Angelica is called over by Ollie, who has a task for her.
Worried about Angel’s ongoing affinity with Tom, neither Jimmy or Nicola realise she’s about to publicly post a video which she hopes will help his cause.
Feigning a loved-up attitude with Kim, furtive Will takes the first opportunity upon their return to arrange a meeting with Peter.
Wanting to enact their plan, Will’s confused when Peter tells him there’s been a change of circumstance.
Will pushes for all to be revealed about the delay to their takedown of Kim, but Peter refuses to call the mysterious third party, telling Will to wait.
Friday December 13
Steph tries to bring the family together.
Will’s riddled with guilt when Kim puts extra effort into Christmas as a way of signifying a new start to their relationship.
Acting on Peter’s orders, Will asks Kim if she’d like to renew their vows on Christmas Day.
He’s guilty when an oblivious Kim becomes emotional at his seemingly romantic proposal.
