12 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Robert to expose John after shock twist in Nate’s death and Mack issues baby ultimatum to Charity

Robert is on to his killer brother
Carena Crawford

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Robert is getting closer to the truth about John after Nate’s killer is supposedly found.

Meanwhile, Mack is furious at Charity’s news and Joe is eager to prove himself to Kim.

All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for next week.

John frames Owen, but Robert is on to him in Emmerdale spoilers

Cain and Tracy hear some shocking news in Emmerdale
Cain is reeling from the news about Nate’s killer (Credit: ITV)

1. Owen is found dead

The man who spiked Robert, Owen, is found dead by Liam on a house call. There is a handwritten confession on Owen’s laptop to Nate’s death. John’s plot to frame Owen as the killer appears to be working…

Robert meets with Owen's brother Steve in Emmerdale
Robert learns a shocking truth from Owen’s brother Steve (Credit: ITV)

2. News spreads, but Robert is suspicious

John tries to act shocked when he finds out about the confession and death. Cain and Tracy struggle to digest what DS Walsh is telling them about Nate’s killer.

Robert meanwhile is shaken to learn he went on a date with the murderer. The coincidence is too much and Robert is highly suspicious about John.

Robert goes to the police station in Emmerdale
Robert takes his evidence straight to the police (Credit: ITV)

3. Robert gets closer to the truth

When Claudette lets slip that John went to Owen’s house shortly before he died, Robert thinks he’s on to something. He aranges to meet Owen’s brother and discovers Owen has a rock solid alibi for the date Nate was killed.

Later, Robert heads to the police station telling them he has new information about Nate’s murder. Does he know it was John?

Cain can’t move on in Emmerdale spoilers

Cain still can't process Nate's death (Credit: ITV)
Cain still can’t process Nate’s death (Credit: ITV)

4. John left disappointed by Cain

Feeling like he has helped Cain turn a corner by framing Owen, John is not happy to see Cain is still in turmoil.

5. Cain lashes out

Cain wants answers from Liam about Owen, but Liam refuses to breach patient confidentiality. Losing his temper, Cain hits out at his friend.

Liam then confides in John how hard it is seeing Cain so hurt and shares the pain of losing a child. John is totally overwhelmed with guilt.

Robert does not trust John in Emmerdale
Robert is suspicious over Owen’s sudden death (Credit: ITV)

6. John reaches out

Feeling like he has robbed Cain of justice for his son, John struggles. He reaches out to the helpline and talks to his usual volunteer. But when they suggest calling rather than texting, will John agree?

Mack gives Charity an ultimatum over Sarah surrogacy in Emmerdale spoilers

Mack and Charity row in Emmerdale
Mack and Charity can’t see eye-to-eye (Credit: ITV)

7. Mackenzie discovers the truth

Still in the dark about Charity’s plans to be Sarah’s surrogate, Mack is horrified when Pollard tells him. He races off to confront Charity and a huge argument breaks out as she stands by her decision and remains firm.

Jacob is fuming with Pollard for telling Mack, but Pollard says he is desperate for Jacob to see what a huge mistake he is making. Pollard admits he is concerned about Sarah’s shortened life expectancy and the effect that will have on Jacob and the baby.

Charity is shocked by Mack's ultimatum in Emmerdale

Mack tells Charity it’s the baby or their marriage (Credit: ITV)

8. Mack tells Charity to choose

Devastated Charity will carry Sarah’s baby but not his, Mack can’t get on board with Charity’s decision. But when the clinic phones to say they will inseminate, Sarah is worried what this will mean for Charity’s marriage.

Charity assures her she’ll be able to talk Mack round, but he makes it clear: if she goes through with the surrogacy their marriage is over.

Robert suspicious of Kim in Emmerdale spoilers

Kim tries to close the deal with Robert in Emmerdale
Kim and Robert have been plotting behind Moira’s back (Credit: ITV)

9. Robert pulls out of the deal with Kim

Due to meet Kim to secretly sign over Annie’s field, Robert can sense she is desperate to get the deal done. Meanwhile, she has told Joe no one can know their plans.

Robert tries to figure out why Kim is so interested in the land and then refuses to sign.

Joe offers to buy Butlers farm from Moira in Emmerdale

Joe makes Moira an offer to buy Butlers (Credit: ITV)

10. Joe makes his move

Moira has a visit from the water board saying her appeal has been rejected. That’s when Joe swoops in, having been left in charge by Kim when she goes off to Dubai. He has heard about Moira’s troubles and reiterates Kim’s offer to buy the farm. Moira has a difficult decision to make.

Also in Emmerdale spoilers

Marlon's not happy with April's plans (Credit: ITV)
Marlon’s not happy with April’s plans (Credit: ITV)

11. April has plans

Enjoying working at Take a Vow, April tells Marlon she is loving her new life. He wants her to return to college, but April has other plans.

12. Paddy makes progress

Paddy tells Marlon he is volunteering at a crisis helpline, but is is enough to help him too?

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