Matty is delighted when Amy reaffirms their engagement is about her love for him, not just a ploy to get custody of Kyle and Amy takes strength from Matty’s support.

Soon Cain enlists Caleb in the battle over Kyle’s future but Moira pleads with him to avoid making things worse. But soon it’s war between both parties as Caleb intervenes, upsetting Amy. Matty reassures Amy after her encounter with Caleb.

Nicola threatens to call the police on Kyle (Picture: ITV)

Meanwhile, things take a turn after a violent altercation between kids Carl and Kyle and Nicola threatens to call the police on Kyle which leaves Amy reeling. Cain is quick to blame Amy for the incident. But soon both Amy and Cain plead with Nicola not to call the police.

But it’s Amy’s appeal that causes Nicola to relent which leaves Cain guilty to know the community sees Kyle’s violence as a reflection of his parenting.

Cain’s admission stuns Moira (Picture: ITV)

Before long Moira is stunned as Cain tells her they need to let Kyle go, for his own good. Moira’s horrified Cain views himself as a malign influence on Kyle and doesn’t just want to give Amy full custody of his son, but plans to cut himself completely out of Kyle’s life. He wants Amy to move away with the boy and give his son the chance to start again.

A heartbroken Moira tells resolute Cain he’s making a mistake that will haunt him to his dying day…

Will Amy seize the opportunity to have Kyle to herself?

Will Amy take Kyle and leave? (Picture: ITV)

Emmerdale airs these scenes from Monday March 6 on ITV1