Tensions are running high in the village as Steph grows increasingly concerned over Anthony’s mysterious disappearance. After repeated calls to his phone go unanswered, Steph starts piecing together fragments of odd behavior and troubling signs that something isn’t right. When Aaron returns home acting suspiciously, claiming he was out for a normal run, Steph’s worry deepens. Despite Aaron brushing off her concerns, she can’t ignore the nagging feeling that he knows more than he’s letting on.

The situation escalates when a break-in is discovered, leaving everyone questioning the true intentions behind the incident. Caleb, in particular, grows suspicious as the details don’t quite add up—was someone trying to get in, or were they desperately trying to get out? While the family tries to downplay the event, Steph remains on edge, convinced this might be connected to Anthony. Her relentless search for answers leads her to the hospital, where she learns a woman had previously come looking for Anthony, claiming he’d gone missing. The pieces of the puzzle start falling into place, but it’s a picture Steph doesn’t like.

Meanwhile, tensions simmer between Jay and Aaron. When Jay questions Aaron about his last interaction with Anthony, the confrontation turns icy, especially when Aaron slips up about Anthony’s whereabouts. Steph overhears their argument and becomes even more determined to uncover the truth. The sight of Anthony’s car parked behind the pub raises more red flags. If Anthony was visiting a friend or staying overnight, why was his car left there? Aaron’s half-hearted explanations do little to ease her suspicions.

As the pressure mounts, Aaron tries to convince Steph that everything is fine, urging her to let it go. But Steph won’t back down, especially after Caleb raises questions about whether Anthony might be in danger. With the police now involved, Steph faces a difficult choice—should she trust her gut instincts, or is she chasing shadows? And if Aaron is hiding something, how far will he go to keep it buried?

Secrets, lies, and hidden truths take center stage in the coming episodes as the mystery around Anthony deepens. Will Steph uncover the truth, or is she walking into a situation more dangerous than she realizes? Don’t miss this explosive turn of events in Emmerdale!