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Emmerdale's John Sugden faces being caught out by Cain in 18 spoiler pictures

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Emmerdale spoilers follow.

Next week on Emmerdale, John Sugden fears his sinister secrets are under threat as Cain Dingle vows to find his missing son Nate Robinson. Will Nate's true fate finally be revealed?

Elsewhere, Steph Miligan considers plastic surgery, and Billy Fletcher blames himself when baby Evan is re-admitted to hospital.

Our 18-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what's in store.

1

Monday 28 April: John still has Nate's phone

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He panics over a message Cain has left for Nate.

2

Monday 28 April: When the phone rings again, John worries

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He accidentally answers the call, risking his secret.

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3

Monday 28 April: Sarah is honest with Vanessa

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She's realised she doesn't want a boyfriend – she wants a baby.

4

Monday 28 April: Vanessa is shocked by Sarah's decision

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She tries to hide her obvious concerns.

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5

Monday 28 April: PC Swirling provides some unexpected news

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He assures Liam and Chas that Ella has a cast-iron alibi for Liam's recent attack.

6

Tuesday 29 April: Steph visits the surgeon's office

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She undergoes a psychologist's assessment over her plan for a nose reshaping operation.

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7

Tuesday 29 April: Steph lies over why she wants the procedure

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She's relieved when the clinic seems satisfied and promises to carry out the operation tomorrow.

8

Tuesday 29 April: John worries again

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He spots Cain leaving another voicemail for Nate.

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Tuesday 29 April: John realises he'll have to do something

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Can he throw Cain off the right track?

10

Wednesday 30 April: It's the day of Steph's surgery

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She prepares for the operation.

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11

Wednesday 30 April: Caleb and Ruby burst in

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They've discovered what Steph has planned.

12

Wednesday 30 April: Steph is adamant that her parents can't talk her out of this

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Will Ruby and Caleb try anyway?

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13

Thursday 1 May: Steph has a meltdown at home

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Ross tries to comfort Steph, but she cruelly insults him as she tries to push him away.

14

Thursday 1 May: Billy and Dawn face more heartbreak

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Evan is taken back into hospital.

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15

Thursday 1 May: Billy blames himself for what's happened to Evan

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Dawn assures him it isn't his fault.

16

Thursday 1 May: John calls round to check on Tracy

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He's nervous when he hears that Cain is heading off to find Nate.

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17

Friday 2 May: Gail makes plans

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She comes up with the idea for a theme night at The Woolpack.

18

Friday 2 May: Gail is pleased with her concept

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Will it be a success?

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.

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