Emmerdale spoilers, pictures and cast: Monday 12 December 2022

Matty does his best to persuade Moira and Amy to go to the police. When Kyle insists he can’t go to school because he misses his dad, Amy and Moira’s concerns escalate. Amy negotiates with Kyle: if he goes to school, she’ll ask if Cain will see him. Moira’s frustrated their united front is crumbling. Later, Amy and Moira discuss the concerns about letting Kyle visit Cain.

Chas’ is emotional on finding some of Faith’s old possessions. Supported by Paddy, Chas is grateful for her family as she and Eve decorate the Christmas tree. Later, a family dinner with Rhona and Marlon leaves Chas more in love and grateful for Paddy and Eve than ever before. After a wholesome afternoon with Paddy and Eve, Chas’ finally ready to put Al in the past and appreciate her little family.

Mandy’s horrified to find Vinny battered and bruised. Vinny apologises to Mandy for his recent behaviour. Mandy offers Vinny a room at the Dingles. Whilst moving into the Dingles, Mandy suggests renting Mill rather than selling it.

At Home Farm, Gabby and Dawn sift through the nanny applications. Delighted, Kim smells competition as she gives the pair their first joint task. Dawn and Gabby pitch opposing ideas to Kim. When she conflates the two, Kim demonstrates how they could have worked together to find the best possible solution.

Marlon bumps into a weary Naomi, desperate to find work in the village, he begins to form a plan.