This week on Emmerdale, Dawn and Billy receive the news that every parent dreads.
Elsewhere, Ruby and Moira continue to feud, Chas bravely faces up to her new reality and Manpreet makes a pass at Billy.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week's new episodes!
Monday, April 29 (Episode 9980)
Writer: Tony Hammond
Director: Alex Browning
In an effort to cheer up Manpreet, Ella arranges some girly drinkies - and Claudette gets an invite. Things liven up when Mandy and Gail join them and even Claudette is persuaded to have an alcoholic drink. A tipsy Manpreet admits to Ella that she has a crush on Billy, but Ella warns her not to pursue it.
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When Manpreet spots Billy leaving, she pulls him towards her and kisses him on the lips.
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Charity pulls Mack up on his treatment of Sarah at work.
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This episode airs Monday, April 29 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Tuesday, April 30 (Episode 9981)
Writer: Chris Gill
Director: Simon Ferguson
Jimmy suggests holding a village fete to help support the local businesses and, in need of a distraction, Nicola grabs hold of the idea and runs with it.
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Billy tells Dawn about Manpreet's kiss but she's too preoccupied to care. Manpreet apologises to Billy for her behaviour but Charles has overheard everything and storms off.
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This episode airs Tuesday, April 30 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Wednesday, May 1 (Episode 9982)
Writer: Sarah Bagshaw
Director: Simon Ferguson
After spotting a new bruise on Evan's leg, Dawn and Billy take him to A&E, where the doctors run some blood tests. The paediatrician asks them if he can take an urgent bone marrow biopsy as Evan has low haemoglobin and platelet levels, leaving Dawn and Billy reeling.
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Chas receives support from the women as she wears prostheses to the Woolpack for the first time.
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Chas erupts after Kerry makes a clumsy comment.
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Chas admits to Charity that she doesn't feel brave enough to face her surgery scars. Charity tells her that they will look together and Chas bravely lifts up her top.
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Moira's pleased by Isaac's sudden interest in the farm but he's left shaken when he sees an abandoned lamb.
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This episode airs Wednesday, May 1 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Thursday, May 2 (Episodes 9983 and 9984)
Writer: Martin Fustes
Director: Simon Ferguson
Moira and Ruby meet on a single-lane road and refuse to back down, causing a standoff until Will arrives and intervenes.
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Will and Kim arrive at the hospital just as Evan is about to be taken for his biopsy. Will does his best to comfort his daughter.
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This hour-long episode airs Thursday, May 2 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
Friday, May 3 (Episode 9985)
Writer: Samantha De Vaux
Director: Duncan Foster
The doctor tells Dawn and Billy that the bone marrow biopsy has confirmed that Evan has a form of Leukaemia, leaving them utterly devastated.
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A vengeful Ruby starts a vicious rumour about Moira.
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Belle's secretly relieved when her pregnancy test is negative but Tom is visibly disappointed.
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This episode airs Friday, May 3 at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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