What happens next as Robert admits to Aaron that he lied about prison transfer
Robert's been keeping something else from Aaron
In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, Robert Sugden admitted to lying about his prison transfer. This came as Robert received some devastating news from Kev, and was sent down a dark past to reckon with his own trauma.
And, as the episode ended, Robert prepared himself to tell Aaron everything – setting up tomorrow’s special episode, which will explore Robert’s time behind bars.
Here’s what happened in Emmerdale tonight – and what to expect when the story continues tomorrow.
Robert learned of prison tragedy in Emmerdale tonight
Kev and Robert returned from their mini honeymoon as tonight’s episode began. After last week’s vow renewal, Kev was hoping to keep the relationship going, and told Robert that he wanted to move in with him and Victoria.
Robert was less keen though, and he and Victoria tried to work out how they’d say no. Just then, Kev arrived, with some sad news for Robert.
“It’s Jez. He’s killed someone in prison,” Kev explained. Shocked Robert then shared with Victoria his own experience with Jez in prison.
He explained: “He hated me from day one. I was the new boy. He thought I was an easy target. From then on, he was in my face all the time. I was too posh, too pretty. He spread lies about me, why I was inside.”
Robert then went on to reveal how Jez’s mates used to beat him up. The abuse only stopped when Kev stepped in.
Robert confessed all to Aaron… with more to come tomorrow
After Kev left, Aaron popped round. “I wanted to see you. I needed you,” Robert told Aaron.
He then shared the bad news, saying: “This guy’s been murdered in prison. By someone who wanted to do the same to me.” Robert explained that he thought after he walked out of the prison gates he’d be able to just leave all that stuff behind him.
Aaron comforted Robert, telling him that Jez wouldn’t be getting out of prison anytime soon, reminding Robert that he’s “miles away” on the Isle of Wight.
Robert then revealed that wasn’t the case and that he’d held back some key information from Aaron. “I wasn’t on the Isle of Wight. I got moved back,” he admitted, before confessing he had been locked up just up the road in Hotten.
Robert went on to explain that there was so much he hadn’t shared with Aaron about his time in prison, including why he and Kev were so close. “It’s time I told you everything,” he added.
Special Emmerdale episode explores Robert’s prison trauma
The ending of Tuesday’s episode sets us up for Robert’s special standalone episode tomorrow (November 12), which will explore his time in prison via a string of flashback scenes.
Last month, Emmerdale revealed it would be airing 3 special episodes. Two of those, involving April Windsor and Bear Wolf, have already aired – and now it’s time for the final one.
Previously speaking about this episode, Ryan Hawley, who plays Robert, said: “The flashback begins around five years ago. We go through different time periods right up until May of this year, just before Robert is let out and interrupts Aaron and John’s wedding.”
Robert will detail to Aaron all about his trauma at the hands of prison bullies as well as how Kev saved his life. Ryan also teased a twist, explaining: “There’s one particularly nice little twist. Something happened in prison that is massively pivotal. No one finds out about it until it’s revealed here.”
