Emmerdale has dropped a major hint about who might stand in the way of Gabby Thomas and Vinny Dingle’s adoption dreams — and it’s someone very close to home.

Gabby and Vinny’s Adoption Promise

Viewers watched last week as Gabby and Vinny tied the knot after a tense lead-up to their wedding. Moments before the ceremony, Gabby confessed her fears that they weren’t truly a family, urging Vinny to adopt her son Thomas. Vinny, clearly moved, promised he would be honored to become Thomas’s dad.

The plan seemed straightforward — Thomas’s biological father, Jamie Tate, faked his death years ago and is still considered an absentee. That left the door open for Vinny to step in legally as Thomas’s father.

Kim Tate Puts Up a Fight

Next week, Kim Tate makes her feelings known. Though she adores Thomas, Kim strongly objects to the adoption, arguing that it would erase Jamie’s place in his life. But Vinny and Mandy manage to convince her that Thomas needs a present, stable father figure — and Vinny could be that man.

An Unwelcome Return

Just as the couple begins to celebrate, a new threat emerges. Mike, the man Vinny is set to testify against in court, arrives in the village. His presence leaves Vinny shaken, casting doubt over whether he can truly give Thomas the secure family life Gabby longs for.

Secrets That Could Shatter Everything

On top of the adoption struggles, both Gabby and Vinny are hiding explosive secrets. Vinny is wrestling with his sexuality, unsure whether he can fully commit to his new role as husband and father. Meanwhile, Gabby is concealing an affair.

“Vinny is in turmoil,” an Emmerdale insider revealed. “He knows how much adoption means to Gabby and he truly adores Thomas. But how can he step into fatherhood while hiding such a huge truth? And will Gabby’s guilt force her to confess first?”

A Messy Future Ahead

With Kim’s disapproval, Mike’s reappearance, and the couple’s buried secrets, the road to adoption looks anything but simple. The question isn’t just whether Vinny and Gabby can adopt Thomas — it’s whether their marriage can survive the truth.