Emmerdale fans are in for another intense week as Mackenzie Boyd finds himself caught up in a shocking twist involving Kev, whose

mysterious actions send shockwaves through the village. What starts as a minor concern quickly escalates into something far darker — and

when Mackenzie uncovers the truth, he’s left deeply disturbed. Desperate and alarmed, he turns to Aaron Dingle, urging him to take action before it’s too late.

A Sinister New Threat Emerges

The episode opens with Mackenzie in the Woolpack, where he overhears Chas and Paddy discussing strange behavior from Kev — a relatively new but increasingly suspicious figure in the village. At first, Mack brushes it off as gossip. But when he later sees Kev hanging around the scrapyard late at night, his instincts start screaming that something isn’t right.

The next day, Mackenzie decides to dig deeper. He spots Kev meeting with a shady stranger near the edge of the village, exchanging what looks like a brown envelope. When Kev catches him watching, his reaction is immediate and aggressive — defensive in a way that makes Mack’s suspicions grow even stronger.

“You’ve got no idea what you’re getting yourself into, Boyd,” Kev snaps, before storming off.

That’s all the confirmation Mack needs — Kev is hiding something, and it’s big.

The Disturbing Discovery

Later that evening, Mack follows Kev to an old barn near the outskirts of Hotten, where he witnesses a chilling scene. Inside, Kev appears to be hiding boxes filled with what look like illegal substances or stolen goods. When Kev leaves, Mack sneaks inside to take a closer look — and what he finds leaves him completely shaken.

Among the crates, Mack finds a bloodied piece of fabric and a photograph of Aaron Dingle. His heart drops. What could Kev possibly want with Aaron?

Unable to ignore what he’s seen, Mack races straight to the Dingle household. Aaron is visibly irritated to see him, given their rocky history, but Mack doesn’t waste time.

“I don’t care if you hate me,” Mack says breathlessly. “You need to hear this. Kev’s not who you think he is.”

Aaron frowns, skeptical but listening. When Mack reveals what he saw — the boxes, the fabric, and Aaron’s photo — Aaron’s expression changes from irritation to fear.

Aaron’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Him

Aaron’s initial reaction is disbelief. He insists Kev has been trying to help him, even offering work at the garage. But Mack’s warning hits a nerve. He starts to recall moments that didn’t add up — the way Kev asked personal questions about his past, his late-night phone calls, and his sudden generosity.

“He’s been setting me up,” Aaron mutters, realization dawning. “He’s after something.”

Mack urges Aaron to go to the police, but Aaron hesitates. After everything he’s been through, he doesn’t trust the authorities. Instead, he decides to confront Kev himself — a decision that could have devastating consequences.

A Dangerous Confrontation

That night, Aaron tracks Kev down at the barn. The atmosphere is tense as he demands to know why Kev has his photo and what he’s hiding.

Kev smirks, clearly expecting the confrontation.

“You’ve always been too curious for your own good,” he says coldly. “Maybe it’s time someone taught you a lesson about sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong.”

Before Aaron can react, Kev lunges forward. A violent struggle breaks out, with both men throwing punches in a desperate fight for control. Just as Kev grabs a wrench and raises it, Mackenzie bursts in, tackling him to the ground.

The fight is chaotic and brutal — and in the heat of the moment, Kev escapes, disappearing into the night. Both men are left shaken and bruised, staring at each other in stunned silence.

Aftermath and Fallout

In the aftermath, Mack and Aaron go to the police together, handing over the evidence Mack found. But Kev is nowhere to be seen, and word spreads quickly around the village that he’s vanished — possibly gone on the run.

While Aaron is grateful that Mack had his back, he struggles with guilt for letting Kev get close in the first place. Mack, meanwhile, is deeply disturbed by how close things came to tragedy — and by what Kev’s obsession with Aaron might mean.

“That man wasn’t just dangerous,” Mack says later to Chas. “He was obsessed. And I think this isn’t over.”

The tension between the two men begins to thaw slightly, with Aaron acknowledging that Mack risked his own safety to help him. However, the experience leaves them both paranoid and on edge.

What Comes Next?

Spoilers suggest that this shocking storyline is far from over. Police later uncover evidence linking Kev to a wider criminal network, and Aaron may be targeted again in the coming weeks. Mack, unable to shake his unease, decides to keep a close eye on things — even if it means putting himself in danger.