There are major developments in Emmerdale next week, with new spoilers confirming a baby twist for Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill), while Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) is on a mission to track down Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter).

Sarah, aware of her mortality, wants to become a mum and explore IVF and, despite setbacks, she isn’t taking any kind of no for an answer.

When she confides in Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick), she is left in a dilemma over whether to bring Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) into the conversation.

Meanwhile, John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) is chilld to learn that Cain is on the case as something is adding up.

And his moves to throw him off the scent prove more fruitless than he hoped.

And in very worrying developments, Caleb and Ruby Miligan (William Ash and Beth Cordingly) make a shattering discovery about Steph (Georgia Jay).

Monday April 28

Tracy gives Cain a card she wrote with Frankie for Nate’s birthday and winded Cain leaves a voicemail for Nate.

Listening to the voicemail Cain left for Nate later, John panics when Nate’s phone gets another call and accidentally answers it.

Eventually deciding to end the call, John throws the phone, unable to cope with his own web of lies.

Chas and Liam are disheartened when PC Swirling provides an iron-clad alibi for Ella. Liam and Chas’ shared worry is clear when they’re no closer to finding out who attacked Liam.

Sarah reveals she’s come to the realisation that she doesn’t want a boyfriend, she wants a baby. As Vanessa questions Sarah’s decision, she’s forced to bite down on her concern whilst determined Sarah explains her plans to have IVF.

Tuesday April 29

Following an appointment with her surgeon, oblivious Caleb and Ruby are heartened to see Steph more positive but shocked when she tells them about her plans to go on holiday.

When John sees Cain leaving a voicemail for Nate he sees he has another fire to put out…

Sarah tries her hardest to convince Manpreet IVF is possible despite her condition. Lost for what to tell her, Manpreet’s sympathetic when Sarah seems unable to accept reality.

Meanwhile, Sarah encourages Vanessa to make up with Mary.

Wednesday April 30

Caleb is trying to trace the flight number Steph gave him, and becomes worried to realise it doesn’t exist. Upon going on Steph’s computer, Caleb and Ruby are horrified to find the emails from the plastic surgery clinic.

As the surgeon makes the final preparations for Steph’s surgery, he is interrupted by Caleb and Ruby arriving.

Despite their interruption, Steph is adamant they can’t talk her out of it…

Sarah reveals to Vanessa that she’s got in touch with a few clinics to see if she’s eligible for IVF. When Charity approaches, the pair become flustered.

Vanessa tries to get Sarah to come clean to Charity about her IVF plans, but will she open up to her gran?

Thursday May 1

Steph goes into a full meltdown, smashing pots in the kitchen. When he finds out what’s been happening, Ross is distraught for her. As Steph explains her feelings to Ross, he tries to console her, but Steph snaps, insulting him.

Ross withstands the torrent of abuse from Steph until she snaps out of it, riddled with guilt. Filled with self-loathing, Steph grabs a bottle of vodka and flees.

When Cain tells Moira about his mysterious call with Nate yesterday, Moira is gutted for him. Cain’s bolstered when Moira encourages him not to give up on getting through to his son.

After visiting Tracy, Cain’s gutted to find out that she doesn’t have Nate’s new number.

After spending some time with Frankie, Cain tells Tracy he’s going to Shetland, determined to have it out with Nate.

Later, John comes round to check on Tracy but is nervous to hear that Cain’s going to find Nate…

When Evan is taken into hospital, Billy despairs with guilt but Dawn convinces him that it wasn’t his fault, and he’s comforted by her support.

Friday May 2

Gail’s over the moon when she finally comes up with an idea for a theme night at the Woolpack.