Emmerdale's Robert Sugden vows to stop Aaron leaving as he 'rumbles' Mack twist

There's some news about Aaron Dingle that leaves his ex Robert Sugden, the true love of his life, taking action on Emmerdale next week.

A new spoiler clip has revealed the moment Robert vows to stop Aaron leaving with his villainous brother John Sugden, refusing to give up on him. But that's not all he makes a realisation about, as it could lead to Robert rumbling John.

Some news about Mackenzie Boyd being AWOL sends alarm bells ringing for Robert, who immediately likens it to the murder of Nate Robinson. Just weeks ago Robert accused John of killing Nate, unaware he was spot on.

So to find out Mack has gone missing and hasn't made contact for two weeks leaves Robert questioning if a similar dark fate is underway. But his thoughts turns straight back to Aaron, with it clear Robert is down in the dumps after spotting him moments prior.

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His sister Victoria Sugden senses something is up with him, calling him "grumpy" before comforting him and telling him "he will be okay". Robert brushes this off though claiming all is fine, before he heads for the front door.

It's clear by his face he's a man on a mission, as Victoria tells him he needs to find a way to cope without Aaron who is moving away. In the clip for next week, she tells her deflated brother: "I don't think he will be back again anytime soon so you need to find a way to cope."

Robert has a determined look in his eye though, and it's clear he is up to something. He says: "Or..." which Victoria not liking where this is going one bit.

He then says he needs to "find a way so he doesn't have to cope", meaning stopping Aaron from leaving and reuniting with his soulmate. Victoria is not impressed as Robert flees on his way to see Aaron, but spoilers have already revealed it doesn't go well.

Robert kisses Aaron and tells them they are meant to be together. Aaron is very clearly torn but soon flees to be with John at the cottage.

Back to Mack though, and fans now know that John's latest victim is actually still alive. Despite seeming to kill Mack weeks earlier, it was confirmed on Friday that Mack survived and is now being held captive in an underground room.

Speaking to Victoria, Robert says something is "fishy" about Mack going AWOL and it's clear he knows something may have happened. So will he figure out the truth and save Mack, and will people finally listen to him?

It's not yet clear what the future holds for Mack and whether John will let him go. Given Mack knows about the attack and also Nate's murder, he may know too much to be freed.

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