The residents of Emmerdale village are all in nightmare situations next week, as our episode guide reveals a passionate mistake and a mission to beat terror.
Mack Boyd (Lawrence Robb), a bit of a mess of a man, doesn’t seem to know where his heart, mind or life lies.
He has only just wrecked things with Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and decided to make a go of things with Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland) and their son Reuben, but now ends up sleeping with his ex once again.
They seem to decide this was a mistake but Mack has yet another betrayal weighing on his mind, while Charity is secretly hoping it could be a chance for them to get back together.
Which means that this christening is going to be all kinds of awkward.
Elsewhere, while Mack isn’t facing his fears of being committed, Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) is encouraging her loved ones to tackle theirs.
Frustrated by the pressure of holding everyone up, Rhona sets a challenge for Marlon (Mark Charnock), Paddy (Dominic Brunt) and Mary (Louise Jameson).
But as the day gets underway, it’s very daunting and could all go very wrong…
Monday August 21
Marlon, although excited to be back behind the wheel, is extremely nervous. Meanwhile, Mary is lying to the family that she’s back on the dating scene.
When Paddy discovers Mary, sobbing in a field after having pretended to go on a date, he’s delayed to meet his best friend Marlon, the argument that ensues for Marlon feeling spurned by his pal nearly puts pay to their close friendship.
Chloe and Mack are relaxing into their new relationship. Moira’s emotional when Mackenzie asks her to be Reuben’s godmother while Chloe is thrilled her friends Amy and Matty agree godparents too.
Sam and Lydia discuss Craig’s reappearance and she reveals she’s decided to take Craig up on his job offer.
At the Hide, Craig reconnects with Lydia where he follows through with his job offer. Craig and Lydia are soon filling each other in on their lives since the children’s home.
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Tuesday August 22
Rhona is feeling the pressure to support Marlon, who is struggling with his driving, and also Mary.
The venue falls through and, without a place to hold the party, Chloe is embarrassed to laugh off Charity’s genuine offer to host it in the Woolpack.
Samson’s in awe of Craig’s car as he drops Lydia back home. Samson grills Lydia about Craig, amazed by his wealth but Sam is uncomfortable.
The Andersons prepare to be visited by Victor’s probation officer at Woodbine. Charles puts on a brave face in front of the family as tensions simmer between him and his father. When the officer arrives, Victor irritates Charles by hamming up the theatrics, and the officer seems to buy his every word.
Wednesday August 23
Mackenzie heads round cap in hand to grovel to Charity to take up her generous offer. When they both end up emotional, they fall into a passionate embrace.
When he returns home, Mack’s guilty by how grateful Chloe is for his work for the Christening. Meanwhile, Charity can’t help but hope for a reunion.
Rhona shares her plans with her loved ones for them to share their fears together.
Samson’s impressed to learn Craig’s company made one of his favourite phone games and asks Lydia to get him some work experience.
At the company offices, Lydia asks Craig about Samson’s work experience but he becomes awkward and mysteriously leaves. Keen not to overpromise and underdeliver, Craig later returns confirming Samson’s work experience.
Charles is irritated to see Claudette pandering to Victor in Woodbine. Manpreet convinces him to keep the peace.
Victor relishes in winding up Charles, spending increasingly more time with Claudette. Aware that Victor’s well and truly got his claws back in, Charles is concerned.
Thursday August 24
Mack is very preoccupied, leaving Chloe to awkwardly diffuse the tension. Moira reminds Mack he could risk losing Reuben if Chloe finds out about him and Charity. Aware he needs to make a decision, Mack feels the pressure but is unsure who he’ll choose: Charity or Chloe. Meanwhile, Charity admits to Chas that she slept with Mack.
With Samson showing enthusiasm for Craig, Sam feels insignificant. Before long, Craig’s made himself at home as he and Samson go to fix the guttering Sam neglected to finish. Sam is feeling very pushed out.
Mary, Marlon and Paddy nervously await their ‘fear-facing day’ with Rhona in charge. When Rhona reveals what she’s organised for each of them, the group support each other and head off in trepidation.
Charles unburdens his worries about his father onto Manpreet at the café until Jai notices that Manpreet’s necklace is a family heirloom that Rishi shouldn’t have given away. Her only memory of Rishi, she’s unsure what to do when Jai asks for it back.
Friday August 25
Charles is not impressed when Claudette asks him to keep out of the way of a romantic meal she’s planning for Victor.
Jai makes another plea for Manpreet to relinquish the necklace and she is outraged Charles doesn’t take her side.
Wendy worries about Bob’s health. Later, Bob stages a romantic surprise for Wendy but it doesn’t go to plan.
Bernice and Nicola plan a competition to see who can raise the most money for new defibrillator pads.
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