Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) is in for a shock when he returns to Emmerdale after visiting his sister in Portugal with Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller). In a newly released spoiler video, Robert comes face-to-face with his ex-husband Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) and meets his cousin Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) for the first time.
Robert Confronts Kev Over Divorce
The video shows the moment Robert discovers Kev is back in the village. Quickly, the conversation turns to their divorce. Kev is agreeable, saying he is more than happy to get the process underway. This development clears the path for Robert and Aaron to focus on planning their wedding once the divorce is finalized.
Serena Sugden's Arrival
Robert is also pleasantly surprised to see his cousin Serena in town. Given Robert's time behind bars, it has been a long time since the two cousins spent time together. Serena was introduced to viewers last Tuesday. She was traveling in the area and stopped to use the bushes, startling Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), who was struggling with secrets about baby Leyla and Doctor Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker). Charity eventually trusted Serena and confided in her. Serena then set directions to Emmerdale on her phone and headed to Emmerdale Farm, where she learned from Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) that Robert was away. Serena expressed interest in getting to know Sarah, whom she hasn't seen in over 10 years.
Kev's Return and Lewis Barton Drama
Kev, the unhinged man with a man-bun, also returned to screens this week. He was working from his bakery van when Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) informed him that Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) had been kidnapped. Kev, who is Lewis's biological father, dropped his lemon drizzle cake to help. It emerged that Kev needed to return a necklace to a woman named Kylie. Although he initially hesitated, he eventually returned it, realizing his son was more important. When Lewis returned home, Kev stood up and sang "Father and Son" by Boyzone to reveal he is Lewis's father. Lewis, overwhelmed, said he didn't want a relationship. Later, Kev told Ross and Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) that he plans to stick around and not just drop a revelation and leave.
What's Next for the Characters?
Will Lewis begin to let Kev into his life? Fans will have to watch upcoming episodes to find out. Meanwhile, Robert's return sets the stage for dramatic confrontations and potential reconciliation with Aaron.
