Emmerdale residents are in for drama, romance and huge bombshells next week on the ITV soap.
Many lives could be in danger too, thanks to the secret return of serial killer Meena Jutla - while her whereabouts are unknown.
Meena will set her sights on love rival Dawn Taylor, after she sees her and ex Billy Fletcher's 'save the date' for their upcoming wedding.
Elsewhere, Liv Flaherty gets some good news, while her boyfriend Vinny Dingle tells her a lie that could jeopardise their romance.
There's shock kisses, news of a death and trouble in paradise for one couple. Here's everything fans can look forward to...
Devastating death news
Ryan Stocks receives terrible news that leaves him reeling, and he soon confides in Mackenzie Boyd.
He's hurt when his mother Charity Dingle rejects his calls in his moment of grief, and events soon lead to Mack hitting the bottle.
Ryan is informed his adoptive mother Irene Stocks has sadly died, while details have yet to be confirmed to viewers.
As he reels from the news, he will feel guilty after ignoring her previous calls before learning the devastating bombshell.
It's soon obvious something terrible has happened, and he turns to pal Mack in his time of need - unable to get through to Charity.
Killer Meena returns
Emmerdale spoilers have confirmed Meena Jutla's return to the ITV soap will air next week, as she plots deadly revenge on love rival Dawn Taylor.
It comes as Meena managed to flee the village after her killer crimes were finally exposed earlier this month, and she hasn't been seen or heard from since.
While it doesn't appear she is in or near the village, she is soon plotting her return once she sees Dawn and Billy Fletcher's 'save the date' for their wedding day.
Meena wanted to murder her ex Billy for choosing Dawn over her, but it seems in the coming weeks she will instead turn her attentions towards her love rival.
Spoiler pictures for next week reveal Meena looking as menacing as ever, as she finds Dawn's 'save the date' online and she seethes at their happy news.
Hellbent on getting her revenge, it seems she's planning on being an unwanted guest - but who is in the firing line?
Liv to be freed?
Liv has been in prison for the murder of Ben Tucker, but the villagers now know it was serial killer Meena Jutla behind the crime.
Vinny has been trying to prove her innocence for weeks, almost getting himself killed by Meena as she realised he was on to her.
He has got nowhere though with the only witness to Meena's actual murder confession being her sister Manpreet Sharma, who was left in a coma after a car accident.
Spoilers reveal Manpreet wakes up, but Vinny's hopes for Liv's quick release are thwarted.
It would appear Manpreet fails to recall the necessary details about Meena's confession, as Vinny is soon left disappointed.
Visiting Manpreet at the hospital, he asks her to lie to he police about what Meena told her - and soon there's some news.
Liv informs Vinny a court hearing has been requested due to some new evidence - has Manpreet lied to the police?
Manpreet's fate
In spoilers from next week's episodes, Manpreet is confirmed to be alive and well.
Meena and Manpreet were both caught up in the Woolpack explosion on Christmas Day, and since then, Meena has been hellbent on ending the life of her sibling after confessing all her murders to her.
After kidnapping her, she moved her to a disused barn and plotted her death - but Manpreet was rescued by Liam Cavanagh, leading to Meena fleeing the scene.
Manpreet tried find her but in a devastating twist, she was knocked over by her lover Charles, who had been out desperately trying to look for her and rescue her.
She has been in a coma since, but it's now revealed Manpreet wakes up - so will she forgive Charles?
Aaron Dingle update
Emmerdale airs news about Aaron Dingle on the ITV soap next week, that leads to Vinny worrying about girlfriend Liv.
Liv has been in prison for the murder of Ben, and next week some big news leaves her family trying to make contact with her brother Aaron.
Aaron fled the village after boyfriend Ben's death, saying he could not look out for alcoholic Liv anymore amid her murder charge.
He has not returned, with actor Danny Miller quitting the ITV soap, but Liv hopes her update will bring him back.
When Liv asks Vinny to tell her brother Aaron the good news, he agrees to but is soon left panicked.
Chas tells them Aaron isn’t coming, and Vinny worries his absence will set off Liv's drinking again.
As the day of the hearing arrives, Liv packs to go home and believes Aaron will be there.
Vinny doesn't want to burst her bubble so lies that he is on his way - but how will Liv react when she learns the truth?
Mack 'cheats' on Charity
ITV spoilers have revealed that an upcoming instalment of the soap will see a nasty turn in Mackenzie (Lawrence Robb) and Charity’s (Emma Atkins) relationship.
The drama begins after Charity's son Ryan receives the devastating news about his adoptive mother Irene.
At a playdate with Vanessa's son Johnny, Charity is busy chatting and rejects both Mackenzie and Ryan's calls as they try to share the new.
The following day, Mackenzie urges Ryan to tell Charity about Irene’s death - but then blurts it out himself.
Charity is left hurt by Mackenzie for not telling her sooner and she realises she’s also upset her son.
Mackenzie hits the booze out of frustration and before long he is discussing his relationship with Dawn (Olivia Bromley).
Elsewhere, Vanessa encourages Charity to fix things with Mackenzie - but before she can do anything, she spots drunk Mackenzie on the street.
Across the road, Charity clocks Mackenzie as he makes a lunge on the doorstep at Dawn - and kisses her.
This devastating betrayal ends Mackenzie and Charity’s relationship and even leaves Billy furious.
To make matters worse, Vanessa tells Mackenzie Charity had been coming to apologise to him, he realises how badly he’s messed things up.
Can they all sort out their differences? Will Charity ever be able to forgive Mackenzie?
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
