Nate’s murder case is reopened as Emmerdale spoilers show John and Aaron prepare to leave the village
Will John's crime be discovered?
John got a scare in tonight’s Emmerdale – but it wasn’t seeing his husband in bed with Robert Sugden, instead he received the news that Nate’s murder case is being reopened.
Viewers know that John Sugden was responsible for Nate’s death last year, after Nate reacted to the injection John administered on him.
John threw Nate’s body in the lake. But earlier this year, the body was discovered and John subsequently set up newcomer Owen Michaels for the crime.
John thought he was home and dry, but Cain was the bearer of bad news in Monday’s episode.
John received a shock in Emmerdale tonight
With John sure he was in the clear over Nate Robinson’s death, he continued to hound Robert. John told his half brother: “You’ve got no job, no friends. Victoria is this close to giving up on you. Even Aaron thinks you’re a waste of space.”
The last line in particular proved to not be the case as Aaron later comforted Robert. The two reminisced about old times and quickly gave into temptation, ending up in bed together.
Meanwhile, after speaking to daughter Debbie on the phone, Cain received a visit from DC Cole, who wanted to update Cain on Nate’s murder.
As John was about to enter Keepers Cottage to check up on Robert on Victoria Sugden‘s behalf, Cain called out to him. Cain told John that DC Cole isn’t convinced that Owen killed Nate, especially as new evidence has come to light.
John was shocked to hear this latest development and insisted to Cain that Owen was obviously guilty, they were just finding it difficult to prove it. However, Cain didn’t seem too convinced as he said: “Yeah, or whoever did it is still out there.”
John aborted his plan to check on Robert – and thus didn’t catch him and Aaron – and walked off deep in thought, no doubt to come up with a new plan.
Spoilers reveal Aaron and John plan to leave Emmerdale
Spoilers for the week ahead reveal that John and Aaron plan to leave the village.
John’s stressed by the police developments and at the surgery, police tell Liam Nate’s murder investigation has been reopened due to an inconsistency with Owen’s supposed suicide note.
John is in a panic and when he sees grieving Tracy, he starts to feel even more guilty.
After cheating on John with his ex, Aaron also feels guilty – especially when Robert insists it’s him Aaron should be with, not John.
With John struggling to hold it together, he is ecstatic when Aaron suggests the two of them should get away from the village.
The couple make plans and say their goodbyes to Chas, who is sad to see them go. John later makes a chilling phone call…
Spoilers for the week also reveal that Mack finds a big clue in John’s vehicle. So will John and Aaron get away before Mack can reveal what he has found?
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