Emmerdale spoilers, pictures and cast list: Thursday 11 May 2023

Kim worries where Caleb’s loyalties will lie. Later, after Caleb messes up the land purchase for the stud farm, Caleb’s left fuming when Kim decides to end their partnership. But he soon forms a plan when he hears that Cain and Moira’s farm borders with Home Farm. Kim’s intrigued just how far Caleb will go when he suggests a plan to betray his own family to secure the land they need.

Paddy attends a man club away from the village. Not knowing the men and nervous at first, Paddy eventually speaks up and details his woes to an understanding group. He’s left to realise that he’s far from alone with his problems. Paddy bonds with some fellow Man Club members. When he agrees to come back, it’s clear Paddy is moving in the right direction.

Worried Mack sits outside the hospital, unable to bring himself to go in. He ignores a call from worried Charity who starts to worry what is truly causing their rift. Chloe’s desperately worried when the consultant tells her they’ll need to do another scan on an unimproving Reuben. Soon, realising Mack’s concern, Nate urges Mack to see Reuben in hospital. But with Charity already fishing for answers on Mack’s unusual behaviour, Mack is soon risking his relationship as he heads to the hospital. Soon, both parents are utterly relieved when the consultant tells them Reuben is showing no signs of brain damage. Mack jumps at the chance when Chloe asks him to come and see his son. Meanwhile, Charity and Amy arrive at the hospital and plan a surprise visit when they hear that Reuben is on the mend. But Charity is in for a shock when she spots an unaware but emotional Mack with Ruben and she’s soon hit with the realisation that Mack is Reuben’s dad…

Rhona is shocked and angry when she finds Tom operating on Monty at the vets. Later, Tom’s surprised when Rhona has a u-turn and offers him a job.