Next week on Emmerdale, Vinny’s recent ordeal comes to a head as he prepares to testify against evil Mike in court. Will he reveal everything? Or will Gabby’s unexpected arrival force him to change his mind?

Elsewhere, April’s secret leads to a worrying situation for Leo, and we learn more about Robert’s time in prison as a face from his past arrives.

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Here’s our full guide to 11 big moments coming up. You can also check out our 25 spoiler pictures from these episodes.

1. Vinny has second thoughts about the court case

Vinny worries about testifying against Mike in court, fearing that his marriage to Gabby will be destroyed if she finds out that he’s been questioning his sexuality and feelings for Kammy.

Things only get worse for Vinny when he finds out that Mike’s defence team plan to call Gabby as a witness. He lies to Gabby about what the case involves – then pulls out altogether in a last-ditch attempt to protect their relationship.

2. Kim also causes problems for Vinny

Vinny looks forward to officially adopting Thomas, but Kim stands in the way by raising objections.

Kim protests that Jamie would be erased from Thomas’s life if Vinny and Gabby go ahead with the idea. Vinny and Mandy persist with Kim, convincing her that it’ll mean the world to Thomas if he has a dad in his life.

3. Mike makes more demands

As Vinny and Gabby celebrate the latest adoption news, the mood turns sour as Mike returns to the village. He makes Vinny feel uncomfortable by slyly inserting himself into his life – and then demands further cash as “compensation”.

Vinny proposes a deal to Mike – he’ll speak in court and destroy the prosecution’s case, as long as Mike keeps Gabby out of it.

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4. Gabby’s suspicions grow

Vinny hides his true intentions from Mike, as he plans to surprise him at the last minute by speaking the truth in court. However, Gabby starts to become suspicious about what this mystery court case entails and she’s frustrated when Vinny avoids chances to be honest with her.

Later, Laurel gives Gabby some home truths by reminding her that she’s hiding her own guilty secret after cheating on Vinny.

5. Vinny’s day in court takes a twist