Robert Sugden is living in extreme fear. After Aaron asked him to come back, it seemed like their love was mended, but a shadow from the past is quietly returning.

Kev – an old lover, suddenly appeared in Emmerdale and sent a text message threatening to reveal everything.

Robert’s sister Victoria found out and advised him: “If you don’t tell, someone else will.”

But Robert is scared – afraid of losing Aaron, afraid of being despised by the whole village.

Meanwhile, Aaron begins to realize the strangeness of his lover. Robert avoids the phone, avoids eye contact, and contradicts himself.

A prominent scene that is often mentioned: Robert stands in front of the mirror, whispering “I just want to love you properly… but it’s too late.”

Spoilers reveal Kev will be back in the next episode – and that means the secret is about to explode, bringing with it the biggest shockwave of the season.

Will Aaron be able to forgive when he learns the truth? Or will Robert lose the only person who makes him feel worthy of love?