Emmerdale is braced for an earth-shattering confrontation as Mack Boyd's web of deceit finally begins to unravel, placing baby Reuben at the heart of a furious paternity battle.
In explosive scenes set to air next week, Aaron Dingle makes the devastating discovery that Mack is not only the biological father of his sister Chloe Harris's child but has been hiding the truth from everyone in the village, including his own wife, Charity.
The shocking revelation sends Aaron into a blind rage, triggering a violent and physical clash between the two men that leaves their future relationship in tatters.
A Lie Set to Explode
Mack's world is about to implode. Having secretly known he was Reuben's dad all along, he chose to conceal the fact from Charity, fearing it would destroy their marriage. Now, with Aaron having unearthed the secret, the truth is a ticking time bomb.
Viewers will see Aaron's fury boil over as he confronts Mack, leading to a vicious fight. The drama escalates further when a horrified Charity walks in on the brutal brawl, leaving her utterly bewildered by the sheer animosity between them.
Charity's World Shattered
For Charity, the sight of her husband brawling with her nephew is confusing enough, but the reason behind it will completely shatter her world. Unaware of the massive secret Mack has been guarding, she is wholly unprepared for the betrayal that is about to be exposed.
The fallout from this revelation promises to send shockwaves through the Dingle family, tearing relationships apart and forcing everyone to pick a side.
What's Next for Baby Reuben?
At the centre of the storm is innocent baby Reuben. With his paternity now out in the open, a fierce custody battle seems inevitable. Will Mack fight for his son? Can his marriage to Charity survive such a fundamental betrayal? And how will Chloe react when she learns her secret is no longer safe?
One thing is certain: the landscape of Emmerdale is set to change forever as this gripping storyline reaches its dramatic climax.
