Next week on Emmerdale, Cain is out for blood and makes a move that puts Ellis in real danger.
Meanwhile, Nate's left with nowhere to turn, Priya worries about the prospect of going back to work and Vanessa decides to stay in the village for good.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Cain seeks revenge
Angry about what happened with Kyle and Belle, Cain orders Marlon to evict Ellis - in the process starting a war between the Dingles and the Chapmans.
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Cain orders Ellis to get in the car with him - and later, he gets his revenge by leaving Ellis in the middle of nowhere as the cold night sets in.
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On the moors, Ellis is freezing, curled up on the floor, with bloodied bare feet. Meanwhile, Al and Billy start to worry for Ellis after realising that he wasn't at the B&B last night....
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Cain is horrified when he finds Al watching Kyle as he sleeps in his hospital room - and when he confronts him, Al warns Cain to stop playing games.
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Nate's down and out
Cain refuses to let Nate stay with him after he reveals that Tracy kicked him out over his one-night stand. A distraught Nate returns home to collect his things and see Frankie but is turned away by Vanessa.
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A guilty Vanessa comforts Tracy as she wonders why Nate hasn't tried to visit his daughter.
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Tracy's mortified when she overhears Vanessa admitting to Charity that she stopped Nate from visiting Frankie the other day.
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Dawn and Billy come clean
Dawn and Billy decide to share news of their engagement with their families after Lucas accidentally discovers their secret.
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Will expresses his concerns over Dawn's news, but she assures him that she loves Billy and is making the right move.
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Also next week...
Vanessa tells a stunned Charity that she's decided to stay in the village for good.
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Jai has fresh worries on his plate when he learns that he could be landed with a massive fine.
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Jai wonders if Priya should ask Leyla about going back to work - but Priya fears it may still be too soon.
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Credits
> Monday, January 3, 7pm (Episode 9250)
Writer: Martin Fustes
Director: Sarah Kendell
> Tuesday, January 4, 7pm (Episode 9251)
Writer: Anna Clements
Director: Sarah Kendell
> Wednesday, January 5, 7pm (Episode 9252)
Writer: Sue Mooney
Director: Sarah Kendell
> Thursday, January 6, 7pm (Episode 9253)
Writer: Isobel Cameron
Director: Mickey Jones
> Thursday, January 6, 8pm (Episode 9254)
Writer: Adam Sales
Director: Mickey Jones
> Friday, January 7, 7pm (Episode 9255)
Writer: Jo Maris
Director: Mickey Jones
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