Furtive Liam and Chas talk about her prognosis. Liam is concerned she’s keen to keep her cancer a secret. Liam tries to reassure Chas telling her family is the best option and finally a galvanised Chas, makes the decision to tell them.

Later at the pub, as the family argue – Chas explains what is going on and everybody reels from Chas’ news. And the shocked yet supportive family gather around Chas except for Aaron who keeps his distance.

The family deal with Chas’ bombshell news ITV

Chas’ heart breaks as Aaron walks away. Chas is heartbroken to realise Aaron intends to leave. Mackenzie rushes over to him determined to make him see sense.

Mackenzie tries to get through to Aaron who is irritated when Mackenzie continues to offer his support and follows him. Aaron tells him he doesn’t want to talk.

Can Mackenzie get Aaron to change his tune?

Can Mackenzie get through to Aaron? ITV

Later, Paddy and Chas decide on how best to let Eve know of her diagnosis and soon sit Eve down to gently explain the cancer.

The next day, siblings Cain and Chas get together and poignantly reflect on their lives. Chas is frightened about her cancer but thankful they have found it early.

Paddy is disappointed when Chas says she wants to take Eve on holiday without him.

The family gather on the street to see Chas off for her holiday and Chas is shocked when Mandy hands her a wad of cash from Paddy.

Emmerdale airs these scenes from Monday 29th January on ITV1

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