Emmerdale is setting up a tense emotional storm as Robert Sugden hides a secret that could end his fragile reunion with Aaron Dingle before it even begins.

A Fragile Reunion on Shaky Ground

After years of heartbreak and separation, Robert and Aaron have finally begun to reconnect. The spark between them has reignited, and Aaron’s optimism is clear as he tells Robert he’s moving back into the Mill flat — even inviting him to stay for the first night. It feels like a fresh start for the couple once known as Robron.

But while Aaron dreams of a future together, Robert’s silence grows heavier. Behind closed doors, he’s avoiding calls from a mysterious man named Kev, whose connection to him could shatter everything.

The Secret Robert Can’t Bury

Victoria Sugden, who knows more than she’d like about Robert’s secret, warns her brother that he can’t keep dodging the truth. When Kev calls, Robert cancels the call, his guilt almost palpable. Victoria’s frustration builds as she realises time is running out for her brother to come clean.

The situation worsens when Kev delivers shocking news, forcing Robert into a corner. His lie — and whatever history he shares with Kev — could ruin his reconciliation with Aaron if it’s exposed.

Trouble Across the Village

Elsewhere in Emmerdale, other families face their own turmoil. Nicola and Jimmy King brace for their son Carl’s police interview after he admits to sharing an indecent image of Clemmie Reed. Meanwhile, Dawn Fletcher is overwhelmed when Clemmie opens up about why she sent the image, triggering another fierce argument between Dawn and Nicola.

At the same time, Cain Dingle returns from France a broken man. He isolates himself, drinking alone in the garage, while Moira and Liam struggle to reach him. The Dingles mark Zak’s anniversary without him, fearing what Cain’s self-destructive spiral might lead to.

The Pressure Builds

By the end of the week, Robert tells Aaron he’s meeting his parole officer — but secretly goes to see Kev instead. His deception deepens, and the tension between his past and present threatens to explode.

Will Aaron discover the truth before Robert has the chance to confess? Or will this secret destroy their hard-won second chance at love?