In the latest episode of Emmerdale, Jon finds himself caught in a web of secrets surrounding his relationship with Aaron, who is under scrutiny by PC Swirling for the theft of smartwatches. When questioned about the stolen items, Aaron feigns ignorance, and Jon, oblivious to Aaron’s involvement, is left in the dark. However, when Swirling finds no evidence against Aaron, the latter hatches a plan with Max to use Jon’s van for disposing of the stolen goods. After Jon refuses to lend his vehicle, Aaron sneakily steals the keys, allowing him and Mack to load the smartwatches into Jon’s van without his knowledge.

As Aaron proceeds with his plan, he checks the van only to find the watches missing. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes as reports confirm the death of a resident connected to the fire at Kim Tate’s home. Moira’s distress grows when she learns that several of her sheep are dead, and she struggles to recall the events leading to the tragedy. This incident prompts her to take a break from work for her mental well-being.

In another storyline, Nicolet seeks to uncover the truth behind the secret affair between Laurel and Charles. As tensions rise, Laurel and Charles have a heart-to-heart that leads them to consider ending their relationship. However, temptation proves too strong, and they are caught by Arthur, who then mistakenly brags to April about sleeping with Jon. This leads to a confrontation between a furious Laurel and Jon, who is left stunned by the revelation of her affair. Meanwhile, Chess confides in Liam about a worrying rash, and their shared glances suggest deeper feelings as they navigate their complicated relationships in the village.