Emmerdale: Mack Suspects Charity’s Baby Secret as the Truth Edges Closer
Secrets never stay buried for long in the Dales—and Charity Dingle’s (Emma Atkins) latest one is about to explode. With Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) finally back after a brush with death, his suspicions are rising, and Charity is running out of time before her affair—and her baby—are exposed.
Mack’s Return After John’s Deadly Attack
Mack has survived more than most could handle. After uncovering John Sugden’s (Oliver Farnworth) true identity, Mack was brutally attacked and left to die in a bunker, syringe in hand. Miraculously, he’s back in the village and trying to settle into normal life. But normality is impossible when Charity is hiding the biggest lie of their marriage.
Charity’s Self-Destruction and Affair With Ross
The couple’s troubles began when they clashed over Charity’s decision to be a surrogate. Mack was devastated when she forgot the anniversary of their miscarriage, distracted by her determination to carry someone else’s child. Hurt and humiliated, he confronted her—only for Charity to hit self-destruct mode.
In a haze of wine and anger, she ended up in bed with Ross Barton (Michael Parr). Not long after, she discovered she was pregnant, and the timing was impossible to ignore. Though Charity initially claimed the implantation had failed, the chances are high that Ross is the real father.
Ross Pressures Charity for the Truth
Ross quickly put two and two together, pestering Charity for a DNA test. For weeks, she dodged his demands, but eventually, the pressure became unbearable. She agreed—enduring an agonising 10-day wait for the results.
On the day of the test, Chas spotted her whispering with Ross, adding fuel to the suspicions. Now, even Mack is picking up on her guilt.
Mack Digs for Answers
Mack notices Charity’s strange behaviour, particularly around Sarah, who is overjoyed at the thought of a new baby. Mack gently probes, asking if Charity is worried about Sarah getting too excited, but Charity dodges his questions and clumsily changes the subject.
Her evasiveness only deepens his doubts. Mack knows she’s hiding something—and he won’t stop digging until he uncovers the truth.
Final Word: A Secret Ready to Shatter Mack and Charity
With Mack already fragile after his near-death ordeal, the revelation that his wife’s baby may belong to Ross could destroy him. Charity is cornered, and the cracks in her story are widening. When the truth comes out—and it will—the fallout could devastate not just Mack and Charity, but the entire Dingle clan.