John rattled as Aidan wakes up and Belle smells a rat

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The walls are definitely closing in on John Sugden in Emmerdale spoilers when Aidan Moore wakes up. In fact, it’s the mention of John’s name that makes Aidan’s eyelids flicker open. Could this spell trouble for John?

As if Aidan waking up and John’s nephew Harry being in hospital thanks for John’s actions, wasn’t enough, he’s also got that niggling problem of dead Nate to contend with. And Belle is now on the case.

Belle is suspicious of her nephew’s disappearance and after talking to Tracy, decides to do something about it

Elsewhere, Moira is stressed when Ross turns up with Lewis, and Mack is desperate to make amends. But he’s a broken man the the whole village seems to be against him.

Meanwhile, Sarah attends her fertility appointment, but what will she find out?

Here’s everything happening in Emmerdale spoilers for Tuesday May 20.

Cathleen has news for John in Emmerdale
John reels over Cathleen’s news about Aidan (Credit: ITV)

1. John gets some shocking news about Aidan in Emmerdale spoilers

At the hospital, John provides some much-needed support for Victoria as she holds vigil over Harry. John’s happy to be there for Victoria until he bumps into Cathleen.

She assumes he’s come because he’s been notified that there’s been news about Aidan. John is horrified as she begs him to accompany her to see Aidan, and he is desperate to get Harry out of the hospital as soon as possible.

At the mention of John, Aidan’s eyelids spring open. Is his carefully-stacked house of cards about to come crashing down?

2. Moira struggles with meeting Lewis

Moira is at her wits end over the slurry leak when Ross arrives. He tells her that Lewis, the long-lost son of her nemesis, Emma Barton, is waiting outside to meet her.

With memories of Emma and all she did coming flooding back, Moira buckles under the weight of trauma.

3. Sarah’s set on her IVF dreams

At the Fertility Clinic, Sarah remains set on fulfilling her dreams of motherhood – in spite of her doctor’s concerns. Back home, she makes clear that she’s not only determined to become a mother, but also on keeping it a secret from her family.

Tracy and Belle in the Woolpack
Belle comes to Tracy’s rescue (Credit: ITV)

4. Belle smells a rat in Emmerdale spoilers

Tracy continues to use Nate’s credit card. When it is unexpectedly declined, Belle steps in to help out. As they talk later, Belle grows concerned over what she hears about Nate.

5. Mack’s filled with guilt

Following his apparent foul-up over the slurry leak, Mack is racked with guilt. He’s determined to make amends to Moira and those he thinks he’s hurt, but what will he do next?

6. Nicola steps to action in Emmerdale spoilers

Nicola impresses herself as she arranges an emergency water supply for the village.

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