This week on Emmerdale, Kyle gets his wish to see Cain as concerns continue to grow over the youngster.
Elsewhere, Belle finally rumbles Chas, Dawn and Gabby hire a sexy male nanny and Vinny moves back in with Mandy.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from this week's new episodes!
Monday, December 12 (Episode 9543)
Writer: Tony Higgins
Director: Durno Johnston
Matty tries to convince Moira and Amy to come clean to the police. Meanwhile, Kyle claims he's too worried to go to school but Amy negotiates a deal - if he goes, she'll see about getting him a visit with Cain.
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After decorating the tree and having a family dinner, Chas is feeling appreciative of Paddy and Eve - and she's finally ready to put Al in the past.
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After Mandy finds Vinny battered and bruised, she offers him a room at the Dingles. She suggests he consider renting Mill rather than selling it.
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Also: Kim tasks Dawn and Gabby with sifting through applications for the nanny position.
This episode airs Monday, December 12 at 7.30pm on ITV1
Wednesday, December 14 (Episodes 9544 and 9545)
Writer: Adam Sales
Director: Durno Johnston
Kyle overhears Matty, Amy and Moira discussing the prospect of getting him professional help. Later, at the prison, Kyle breaks down when he sees Cain.
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Chas and Charity are delighted as Marlon prepares to return to work at the pub. Meanwhile, Naomi's thrilled when Marlon offers her a job as his assistant.
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Gabby and Dawn think they have their chosen candidate for the nanny sorted until one final applicant appears, Nicky - a handsome male nanny. Later, he accepts the job offer.
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Also: Belle rumbles Chas, realising that she carried on the affair with Al - and Chas is unable to deny it any longer. Belle breaks down to Moira and admits everything, leaving Moira furious as she starts to put the pieces together.
This hour-long episode airs Wednesday, December 14 at 7pm on ITV1
Thursday, December 15 (Episodes 9456 and 9457)
Writer: Martin Fustes
Director: Ian Curtis
Chas prepares for her trip with Paddy, happy to be getting away from the drama.
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A flustered Ethan has his boss Greg around for a meal and Marcus does his best to calm him. But does Greg have another agenda?
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Also: Dawn's worries about Nicky disappear, while Marlon starts his first shift at the Woolie with Naomi as his sous-chef.
This hour-long episode airs Thursday, December 15 at 7pm on ITV1
Friday, December 16 (Episode 9548)
Writer: Andrew Kirk
Director: Ian Curtis
David steps up to play Santa at the shop when Bear bails, impressing Victoria. David's hopeful that they can get back on track, but is she on the same page?
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Marcus attempts to dismiss his own misgivings.
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This episode airs Friday, December 16 at 7.30pm on ITV1
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