If you thought Emmerdale was all about emotional drama – this moment proves it’s a real power battle.

Celia Daniels, Ray Walters and Kev Townsend are heading towards the same intersection – where all the lies, schemes, deceptions and betrayals will explode.

Celia used Ray as a legitimate cover. Ray used his power to protect Celia.

Kev – in his loss of control – accidentally became the perfect piece for both of them to manipulate. But now, pieces of their secrets are starting to fall apart.

Kev – weak as he is – has the intuition of a veteran. He starts asking questions. Asking Ray why Bear suddenly disappeared. Asking Celia why she knows so much about the farm. And it’s when Kev starts looking – Celia knows he’s a threat.

Ray is confused. Celia gives orders. Kev is suspicious. Bear is hiding. These three threads are coiled into a rope that strangles everyone.

In an upcoming episode, expect Celia to look at Kev and say, “You know too much.” That line – to Celia – always signals someone is about to be cast into the darkness.

Ray also has a choice: to continue listening to Celia and fall deeper, or to betray her to save himself. Ray’s call in the middle of the night, his hands shaking with fear, will be the moment that decides which side he’s on.