Spoiler Alert! For all you loyal Emmerdale fans, get ready for some shocking twists! Next week, Tracy Robinson finds herself in a nightmare scenario as she becomes the prime suspect in Nate’s murder. But while the police are busy building a case against an innocent woman, the real killer, Jon Sanden, lurks in the shadows, watching his sinister plan unfold. Will Tracy be sent down for a crime she didn’t commit?

The drama kicks off with a grieving Tracy, desperate for answers about Nate’s disappearance and presumed death. However, her quest for truth takes a terrifying turn when the police suddenly accuse her of the murder. As she tries to defend herself, her frantic efforts only make her look more guilty, leaving her reeling and utterly traumatized.

Initially, the police’s main focus is on Cain Dingle. Given Nate’s acrimonious departure from the village after a major falling out with his father, Cain appears to have the strongest motive. Ironically, Tracy herself is convinced that Cain is responsible for Nate’s demise and doesn’t hesitate to share her suspicions with anyone who will listen.

Next, Jon is brought in for questioning, not as a suspect, but to recount his memories of the day Nate was supposedly moving to Scotland. Jon, conflicted but determined to deflect blame, hopes his carefully chosen words will be enough to get Cain off the hook.

However, Cain, fed up with being branded a killer, decides to turn the tables on Tracy. In a heated confrontation, he throws the accusation back at her, declaring that he believes she did it. This intense clash leaves Tracy deeply traumatized, but her nightmare is far from over.

The following day, the police arrive with a search warrant, and what they uncover is incredibly incriminating. Tracy is stunned when Nate’s phone is discovered hidden in daughter Frankie’s playhouse. This vital piece of evidence, if it’s been there since Nate vanished months ago, paints a damning picture for Tracy, despite her fervent claims of ignorance.

Viewers know the truth: the cunning Jon has had Nate’s phone all along, ever since he accidentally ended Nate’s life. The phone conveniently ending up in Tracy’s home strongly suggests Jon is deliberately trying to frame Nate’s grieving widow.

Tracy is then dragged down to the interview room for an intense grilling. Under interrogation, the officers reveal another crucial detail: there’s no record of the removal man who was supposedly transporting Nate’s belongings to Shetland. The police then drop a bombshell, stating they believe Nate was killed on the very day he was meant to leave town.

Panicked, Tracy insists she was with Vanessa that entire day, a claim that isn’t entirely true. The discovery of Nate’s phone pushes Tracy into a corner, making her desperate. After the police interview, she rushes to find Vanessa, practically begging her sister to provide a false alibi.

Vanessa is understandably vexed by this dangerous request. While she knows Tracy is in deep trouble and needs her help, lying to the police could have severe repercussions, potentially landing both sisters in hot water. As DS Walsh presses Vanessa to make an official statement confirming Tracy’s alibi, the question remains: can Vanessa bring herself to lie for her sister, knowing the potential consequences? The stakes have never been higher for Tracy and her loved ones!