Next week on Emmerdale, Cain Dingle returns after time away searching for John Sugden – and his wife Moira becomes concerned over his state of mind.

Elsewhere, April Windsor’s storyline takes another dark turn, and Robert Sugden is left surprised after visiting his secret husband Kev in prison.

Our 21-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.

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Monday 13 October: Dawn visits Nicola at Laurel’s place

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Monday 13 October: Nicola becomes defensive

Sadly, the conversation escalates into another argument.

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Monday 13 October: Aaron reaches out to Robert

He reveals that he’s moving back into the flat today and wants Robert to join him for the first night.

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Monday 13 October: Robert supports Aaron

He’s quick to agree to Aaron’s request.

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Monday 13 October: Victoria disapproves

She reminds Robert that he still hasn’t told Aaron about Kev.

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Monday 13 October: A big moment for Liam arrives

His prostate results are in.

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Monday 13 October: Liam and Chas read the results together

What will they say?

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Wednesday 15 October: Cain returns from France

He’s been looking for John Sugden, but the search was fruitless.

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Wednesday 15 October: Cain seems committed to a self-destructive path

He’s drinking heavily, but Moira tries to remind him of his responsibilities to the family – especially with the anniversary of Zak’s death coming up.

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Wednesday 15 October: Laurel tries to console Nicola over Carl’s troubles

But Nicola spirals and Laurel makes an admission.

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Thursday 16 October: April’s next plan is revealed

She steals jewellery from Rhona and Mary.

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Thursday 16 October: April hopes her actions will go unnoticed

Can she steal from her family discreetly?

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Thursday 16 October: Jai has news for Dylan

Billy will be accompanying Dylan on his trip to Hull.

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Thursday 16 October: Dylan worries

He fears that he won’t be able to carry out Ray’s delivery with Billy watching over him.

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Thursday 16 October: Joe has an idea on how to handle the situation with the Kings

Dawn is unsure.

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Thursday 16 October: Joe soon proposes a second idea

Dawn’s turmoil grows.

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Thursday 16 October: Robert heads to see Kev in prison

He’s stunned as Kev delivers some big news…

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Friday 17 October: Dawn confides in Joe

She tells him how she was coerced into sex work and drug addiction when she was younger.

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Friday 17 October: April meets with one of Ray’s clients

Ray has ordered April to give Tim cocaine and have a drink with him.

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Friday 17 October: Tim accepts the cocaine

He offers April some vodka.

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Friday 17 October: April is horrified

It dawns on her that she has been sent to the room for more than just a drug drop.