The nets are closing in next week in Emmerdale, with Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) hot on the trail of Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland).
As he gets a lead on her whereabouts, he and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) are on the case, leaving Chloe with nowhere to turn.
And when she finds out Matty Barton’s (Ash Palmisciano) input in Mack’s discovery, disgusted Amy Wyatt (Natalie Ann Jamieson) ends things.
Meanwhile, Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) is on another tirade against despairing mum Chas (Lucy Pargeter),
As he lashes out once again, Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) steps in, but will Aaron get the message?
In other developments, Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) is traumatised by his developing symptoms, while Tracy Shankley (Amy Walsh) falls harder for Caleb Miligan (William Ash).
Monday December 11
Pollard’s unable to face the Parkinson’s Support Group meeting.
Later, he is taken by surprise when he experiences an unexpected tremor.
Tracy and Caleb are starting to see themselves as kindred spirits.
Elsewhere, Mack continues to demand answers about Chloe.
Tuesday December 12
Matty hides the truth about Chloe and Reuben from Mack, causing tension. Moira wants a big family Christmas, pressuring Matty to convince Amy to join.
Mack struggles with the idea of sitting around a Christmas dinner table with Amy while grieving his missing son.
A heated argument erupts between Matty and Amy and soon Matty cracks and tells Mack that he and Amy are visiting Chloe and Reuben tomorrow. Mack darkly processes this new information.
Mack rushes round to see Charity, fired-up with hope and a plan to get his son back.
Charity offers Samson pot-man duties at the pub. With Sam proud of Samson for landing a new job, they start to look forward to Christmas.
Wednesday December 13
Mack and Charity covertly follow Amy’s car as it leaves the village. When they get stuck at some temporary traffic lights, Matty’s horrified and Amy’s furious to spot Mack and Charity are following them.
With Mack increasingly frustrated over Amy’s unwillingness to tell him where his son is, he takes drastic measures and snatches her phone, planning to lure Chloe to a meet up by pretending to be her sister.
Soon, oblivious Chloe’s excited as she prepares Reuben to meet Amy in a nearby park.
But a careless word from Mackenzie in a text sent to Chloe from Amy’s phone leads suspicious Chloe to realise she’s walking into a trap.
As she sends a reply telling Mack he’ll never see his son again, his despair quickly turns to fury…
Manpreet encourages Pollard to open up to his friend, Rodney about his diagnosis. Pollard’s perplexed by Rodney’s off-hand reaction to his shattering diagnosis.
Chas looks forward to bossing Samson around on his first day.
Vic opens up to supportive Aaron about her relationship with Jacob.
Regardless of their opposing visions, Charles manages to convince Nicola and Claudette to co-organise the Christmas Fair.
ThursdayDecember 14
Amy shames Mack for isolating vulnerable Chloe even further. When Matty accuses Mack of destroying his relationship with Amy, Mack’s sarcastic response prompts Matty to punch him.
Mack’s left in turmoil after Amy hopes he’ll never see Reuben again.
After angry Amy blames him for leaving Chloe isolated, alone and on the run, stricken Matty heads off in defeat, believing their relationship is over.
Later up at the HOP, Amy’s startled when a hooded figure grabs her…
However, clipboard-wielding Claudette is no match for fired-up Nicola. Meanwhile, Liam’s clocked Bear’s burgeoning attraction to Claudette.
Belle’s intrigued as Tom announces he has a secret plan to make her Christmas a memorable one.
Aaron feels like Paddy has bowed to Chas when he agrees to share Eve’s Christmas with her. When Paddy defends Chas and reminds her that he and Eve will always love her, whatever Aaron thinks, Chas is grateful for the support.
With the salon rammed, Mandy questions her ability to cope when Amelia persuades her to look after Esther so she can visit Dan in prison.
Friday December 15
Needing money to go and visit Dan in prison, Amelia agrees to an extra shift at the Salon and desperate Amelia approaches Angelica but when the chance to hang out with Heath presents itself, Angelica has a choice to make…
Tom beats himself up about his failed plans as Nicola announces surprise guests for the christmas fair.
Charles is taken aback by Aaron’s attitude towards his mother.
Amy’s surprised when Matty returns back home, insisting they can’t let other people’s problems keep them apart.
