Emmerdale's Mack commits shock betrayal, and 8 more big soap moments this week
He harbours a guilty secret.
Struggling to keep track of the constant stream of soap spoilers? Fear not, as every Monday Digital Spy picks out the biggest and best storylines hitting your screens in the week ahead.
1. Emmerdale: Mack cheats on Charity
(Thursday at 7.30pm on ITV)
Struggling to find a way to tell Charity that he still dreams of being a dad, Mack decides to whisk her away to a wellness retreat. After checking in, they head to a meditation session, but can't take it seriously and end up getting the giggles.
Later, things get steamy and Charity voices her concern that they haven't slept together since the loss of their baby. Mack takes the opportunity and admits that he wants to try for another child, but realises he has misjudged the situation as Charity storms off.
Hurt by her boyfriend's insensitivity, Charity tells Mack she doesn't want a baby, but it's clear he doesn't feel the same.
At a stalemate and unable to settle their differences, frustrated Charity ends up snapping and tells Mack that if he wants a baby so badly, then he needs to find someone else.
Back in the Dales, Charity opens to Moira and resolves to sort things out with Mack, unaware that he has taken up her suggestion and fallen into bed with a mystery woman.
Later that evening, sheepish Mack returns home and instantly regrets his betrayal when Charity reveals she's still open to the idea of trying for a family.
2. Coronation Street: Aadi disowns Dev
(Monday at 8pm on ITV)
Aadi and Kelly's entry to the Gazette wedding competition is in jeopardy when they realise the rules require them to get written consent from their parents or guardians.
With their 'secret' engagement now splashed across the local paper, Dev, Maria and Gary are all in agreement that the lovebirds are way too young to get hitched.
Dev and Aadi also end up in a furious row over Kelly's troubled past. In the heat of the moment, Dev grabs his son, causing him to fall and hit his head.
The incident is the last straw for Aadi, who tells his dad he's leaving for good and then storms out.
Asha begs her twin not to split their family up, and Dev is hopeful Aadi has had a change of heart when he calls at the shop to hand over Sunita's ring. But is everything as it seems?
3. EastEnders: Keeble issues Phil an ultimatum
(Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One)
As the Slaters welcome Jean home this week, Kheerat decides it's time he buried the hatchet with Suki. However, the reconciliation doesn't go quite to plan when he learns Ravi and Nugget are moving in with his mum.
Taking great delight in taunting Kheerat about Suki, villainous Ravi is clearly looking to make his mark on the Square as he heads to Peggy's to speak to Phil. Sam turfs him out of the club, so Ravi decides to wait for Phil at home and nearly catches him supplying information on the phone to Keeble.
Following their little chat, Ravi turns his attention to Stacey, while Kat warns Phil not to ruin their wedding and get the DI off his case.
Meeting with contact Dodge, Phil is able to get some dirt on Keeble and confronts his nemesis, revealing he knows she has got an ulterior motive.
Clearly taken aback by Phil's sleuthing skills, Keeble hands him a photograph of someone and demands intel on them, otherwise he'll be back in prison.
4. Hollyoaks: DeMarcus and Felix revisit their past
(Monday at 7pm on E4 and Tuesday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)
Emotions are running high during a special episode focusing on DeMarcus and Felix. Arriving at the young offenders institute to see his son for the first time since his arrest, Felix hands over DeMarcus's GCSE results in an attempt to give him hope for the future.
The meeting is strained as Felix battles through his guilt of not visiting sooner, prompting DeMarcus to question why he always runs away when the going gets tough.
As the drama continues, there are flashbacks to both men as children, as a young DeMarcus watches his dad walk out of his life, and Felix is back at the home with Cormac.
Later, Verity visits Felix to give him an update on the progress of DeMarcus's case, which renews his determination to get to the truth.
5. Emmerdale: Nicola gets an unexpected shock
(Wednesday at 7.30pm on ITV)
Stephen's dastardly plan to fleece Audrey is derailed when his mum announces she has changed her mind about signing the trust fund.
With her family gathered for the launch party of her revamped salon, Audrey explains the truth about her overdose and reveals she has made a new will giving them equal shares of her fortune, with the exception of Stephen, who said he didn't need the money.
Meanwhile, an increasingly desperate Stephen meets with Sarah to discuss their business plan to expand Underworld and is intrigued to learn Jenny is the sole owner of the Rovers.
With the pound signs flashing, Stephen approaches Jenny – who's in a vulnerable state after splitting from Leo – and turns on the charm. Flattered by his attentions, a tipsy Jenny invites him through to the back of the pub, where they start kissing passionately.
Unknown to Jenny, Leo is on his way to the pub to surprise her with an engagement ring. Will he catch the pair in the act?
7. EastEnders: Janine destroys Linda
(Monday at 7.30pm on BBC One)
As the day of her court hearing arrives, Linda is in a sombre mood as she reveals to Zack that her divorce from Mick has just come through.
Elsewhere, jealous Janine realises Mick intends to visit Linda if she goes to prison and decides it's time to act. Handing over a wad of money to a reluctant Jada, she blackmails her into eliminating her love rival once and for all.
Later, after saying a heartbreaking goodbye to Ollie and Annie, Linda attends her hearing and delivers a powerful speech, owning all her past mistakes. Both she and Mick and are stunned when the judge doesn't give her a custodial sentence, and Janine is livid to see Linda arriving back at The Vic.
Relieved to be back with her family, Linda lets her hair down at the Carnival party, but some alarming news from Zack soon turns her world upside down. What has Janine done now?
8. Hollyoaks: The net is closing in on Joseph
(Wednesday at 7pm on E4 and Thursday at 6.30pm on Channel 4)
Dismayed to learn Vicky might be engaged to Joseph, Scott and Maxine vow to stop their relationship. However, their plan takes a dark turn when Scott shows Zoe a picture of Vicky's engagement ring and she instantly recognises it as Saul's.
As word reaches Felix about the ring, he enlists Scott's help in finding more evidence, and the pair pose as newlyweds in order to gain access to Joseph's family home.
Their mission is successful when Felix manages to pocket a phone hidden in the dangerous teen's room, but what will they find on it?
Meanwhile, Maxine is relieved to realise Vicky isn't engaged after all, and soon discovers Joseph cheated with Serena. Vicky overhears Maxine and Scott discussing the infidelity, but admits she already knows Joseph was unfaithful.
Concerned for her safety, Maxine admits to Vicky they're suspicious about her boyfriend's involvement in Saul's death, and the youngster agrees to share the password to his hidden phone. Soon new evidence comes to light about Joseph, meaning it could be game over for Saul's killer.
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