Emmerdale spoilers follow.
Emmerdale's Liam Cavanagh is left conflicted next week as Manpreet Sharma comes clean about Joe Tate's scheming – will he agree to cover up her wrongdoing?
Following her shocking confession that Joe convinced her to obtain a vial of Caleb Miligan's blood for him to test as a donor match, Manpreet begs Liam to turn a blind eye to her revelation. But will Liam put his own professional reputation on the line to help save his colleague?
"Manpreet is a great doctor, who just happens to have made some questionable choices lately," reveals our Emmerdale source.
"First, making a secret profile to flog her X-rated pictures, then going along with Joe's plot to get his hands on Caleb's blood – she's been on a bit of a dark spiral.
Related: Emmerdale star addresses Mackenzie's unresolved flashforward scene that still has fans worried
What to Read Next
"Joe totally pulled the wool over her eyes, but Manpreet trusts Liam and hopes he'll help out a friend who's made a very, very grave error of judgement."
Liam begrudgingly agrees to cover up her involvement, much to Manpreet's relief. However, he can't shake the feeling that Manpreet has betrayed him with her recklessness…
"Manpreet essentially went behind his back and risked the reputation of their doctor's surgery, and that's a huge no for Liam," our insider continues.
Related: Emmerdale's Gail Loman exits soap today – here's how she leaves the village
"He's a very moral man, and he takes his work very seriously – everything that Manpreet's done has not only risked her own career, but it's also put his on the line, too.
"He's seen a different side to her, and it's made him question their entire relationship, personally and professionally. After having dangerous Ella as a receptionist, newly opened Brook Cottage Surgery can't afford another scandal!"
Will Liam manage to keep a lid on Manpreet's shocking secret? Or will the good doctor's conscience win out in the end, putting Manpreet in danger of losing her medical license – or worse, facing a stint in HMP Skipdale?
Don't miss our 10 huge new Emmerdale spoilers you have to see today
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
Read more Emmerdale spoilers on our dedicated homepage
Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy British Comedy Legends in newsagents or online now, priced at £7.99.
