One secret father. One fierce protector. And one young man on the edge of a devastating discovery.

Nicola Uncovers the Truth

Next week in Emmerdale, all eyes turn to Nicola King as she uncovers a secret that could change Lewis Barton’s life forever. What started as a quiet working relationship at the café is about to unravel into one of the village’s most explosive revelations.

Nicola has always been protective of Lewis. She knows he was adopted. She knows his biological mother was the late—and infamous—Emma Barton. And until recently, she believed Lewis’s father was completely out of the picture.

That changed when she discovered the man who might be Lewis’s biological dad has been hiding in plain sight… and it’s none other than Kev Townsend.

Kev Connects the Dots

Kev, who has grown unexpectedly close to Lewis in recent episodes, recently learned of Emma Barton’s identity during a casual conversation with the young man. That was all it took.

Suddenly, the timing, the prison connection, and the past relationship with Emma clicked into place. Kev now believes Lewis could be his son. And so does Nicola—only she’s determined to keep Lewis in the dark.

Tensions Explode in the Café

Spoilers reveal that next week, Nicola will do everything she can to block any further interaction between Kev and Lewis. When the two sit down for another chat at the café, Nicola swoops in and shuts it down. But Kev sees right through her.

He confronts Nicola, revealing he knows she’s aware of the DNA possibility—and he’s not backing off. He wants to get to know Lewis, whether Nicola approves or not.

Their argument turns heated as Nicola accuses Kev of being dangerous and emotionally manipulative. She demands he stay away from Lewis altogether.

But Kev refuses. He’s not leaving the village, and he’s not giving up on the idea of reconnecting with his potential son.

Lewis Senses Something’s Wrong

Nicola, running out of options, switches tactics. She urges Lewis to steer clear of Kev without revealing the truth. But her sudden change in tone only confuses him further.

Lewis starts asking questions—and he’s not buying Nicola’s excuses. He knows something big is being kept from him.

Will the Truth Come Out?

Now the question isn’t if the secret will explode—it’s when. With emotions rising and trust unraveling, Lewis may soon discover that the man he’s just begun to bond with might be his father.