Roberts enlists Joe's help to save Aaron from John in Emmerdale

But will they be too late?

 3-9 JANUARY

John remains bound and gagged inside Aaron and Robert’s flat, with the gun still aimed at him. Unexpectedly, Aaron knocks Robert unconscious, and John dares to believe his hope for a life with him away from Emmerdale is coming true.

As John and Aaron prepare to flee, Robert is still out cold, and Aaron confirms his intentions towards John with a passionate kiss, reassuring John that all is well.

However, outside by the car, as Aaron draws John into a hug, he suddenly seizes the gun and there's a struggle as John desperately tries to retrieve it. Gaining control, Aaron orders him at gunpoint to drive them to the police station.

In the vehicle, Aaron keeps the gun trained on John as he drives, but with John still in control of the car, the situation threatens to spiral.

Meanwhile, after their departure, Robert regains consciousness, with blurred vision, he staggers out of the flat in a panic.

Desperate to salvage the situation, he pleads with Joe Tate for help, emphasising the need to save Aaron from John. Joe finally agrees to help, but can they catch them up in time?

Soon, in the speeding vehicle, John presses hard on the accelerator, and in a last-ditch effort, Aaron grabs the steering wheel, causing John to lunge for the gun, and their car veers dangerously out of control.

Later, Robert has regrets when Kim spells out the impact of what it means that Celia has been running her empire from their farm and the penny drops how serious this is.

Emmerdale continues Mondays to Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV1 with first look episodes available from 7am on ITVX