Secrets and lies are everywhere in the Dales next week, as a number of storylines continue to cause chaos and turmoil for the villagers. Faith Dingle's (Sally Dexter) decision to keep her cancer diagnosis from son Cain (Jeff Hordley) and daughter Chas (Lucy Pargeter) has a heartbreaking effect on her, while also creating drama for Moira (Natalie J Robb).

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Elsewhere, Leyla Cavanagh (Roxy Shahidi) can't stop craving the cocaine she has been taking to ease her stressful life, and colleague Priya Kotecha (Fiona Wade) finds her body image issues resurfacing after an upsetting encounter. Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) continues to worry over son Noah's (Jack Downham) uncertain future, and David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) admits to concerns of his own.

Here's your guide to Emmerdale from 30th May - 3rd June 2022.

1. Moira's secrecy leads Chas to the wrong conclusion

is suspicious when she finds a half-naked Nate Robinson [JURELL CARTER] chatting to Moira Dingle [NATALIE J ROBB]. Not buying Moira’s innocent explanation, Chas becomes convinced that she’s walked in on the resumption of their affair. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Mark Bruce This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] Chas wrongly suspects Moira and Nate (ITV)

Just as we'd manage to (almost) wipe the sordid affair between Moira and Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter) from our minds, the story is revisited next week. But don't worry, they aren't gearing up for more - Chas just has reason to think so! When she arrives at Butlers' Farm to find the pair chatting, all while Nate is dressed in nothing but a towel, she is understandably suspicious.

Not convinced by Moira's innocent explanation, Chas has no idea that Moira's furtive behaviour is down to keeping Faith's cancer concealed. Chas overhears her arranging a meeting in the empty house, and later interrupts Moira dressed in a robe. Bursting into the bedroom, Chas is shocked to find Faith, rather than Nate. Faith soon comes up with an excuse for Moira's state of undress - but what is it?

2. Faith's heartbreak as she starts treatment

arrives at her chemotherapy appointment, dreading the treatment. The gulf between her and an absent Cain appears all the more painful when Faith sees another patient’s relationship with their son. Faith paints a picture of familial harmony to another patient at the hospital as she lies about Chas and Cain’s whereabouts, unaware that a hovering Wendy [SUSAN COOKSON] has heard everything. Although Faith’s embarrassed to have been caught out, Wendy reassures her that she finds herself doing the same with Lee. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Mark Bruce This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] ITV

At the hospital for her chemotherapy appointment, Faith's pain over her fractured relationship with Cain increases when she sees another patient's close bond with their own son. To make herself feel better, Faith embellishes the truth as she tells another patient of her harmonious family life, lying about the absence of Cain and Chas.

Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson) overhears this, and as the only other person in the know about Faith's illness, she reassures her that she too has exaggerated details of son Lee to certain people. As Faith hides her symptoms, she resigns herself to coping without her family by her side.

3. Leyla tries to feed her drug habit

Roxy Shahidi as Leyla Cavanagh in Emmerdale
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With her mind on refilling her coke stash, Leyla snaps at Priya after the latter upsets some important clients. Leyla later leaves Priya with a journalist for a bridal magazine interview while she leaves to correct Priya's error. Desperate, Leyla searches Suzy Merton's (Martelle Edinborough) bag for drugs, and is caught by the woman herself.

Leyla struggles to explain herself as Suzy confronts her, and she later lashes out at Priya. A furious Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) softens when Leyla apologises, and he opens up over his addiction. As Jai confides that he still has his old dealer's number, Leyla encourages him to dispose of it. But with Leyla still desperate for drugs herself, does she have an ulterior motive?

4. Priya's demons resurface

realises the journalist has left, she lashes out at an embarrassed Priya Kotecha [FIONA WADE]. Shocked by her friendÕs cold reaction, Priya is devastated. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Mark Bruce This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] ITV

While Leyla is distracted, Priya is dealing with her own turmoil. Left alone to deal with the journalist at Take A Vow, she's thrown when they suggest a photoshoot for the article. Conscious of her scars after sustaining burns in the Maze fire last year, Priya begins to panic. She is further distressed by Priya's harsh words after the journalist leaves.

While she is unaware of the reason behind Leyla's behaviour, she is shocked by her friend's coldness. Embarrassed and devastated, can Priya overcome this new setback?

5. Charity's rift with Noah worsens

refuses to give an annoyed Noah Dingle [JACK DOWNHAM] any shifts at the B&B, Mack Boyd [LAWRENCE ROBB] steps in to stick up for Noah and an eavesdropping Charity Dingle’s [EMMA ATKINS] grateful to see him publicly defending her son. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com Photographer - Mark Bruce This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms" classes=""] ITV

When Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) won't give Noah any B&B shifts following the teen's arrest for stalking, Charity hears boyfriend Mack Boyd (Lawrence Robb) standing up for her son. She is grateful enough to makes things up with Mack after their previous argument. But she's later left shocked when Noah's sentencing date is brought forward to the following week.

Charity is still hurting over the growing rift between her and her son, and attempts once again to reach out to him, promising to always be there. But Noah rejects her again, leaving her feeling helpless. Will the pair make amends before Noah's fate is revealed?

6. David's money problems

Matthew Wolfenden as David Metcalfe in Emmerdale.
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David's pride prevents him from opening up to partner Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) about his financial woes next week. Eventually he reveals to dad Eric that the pandemic has had a detrimental impact on his business.

Will Eric be able to help his son out? And will David talk through the situation with Victoria?

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Laura Denby
Laura DenbyFreelance Writer

Laura Denby is a Freelance Soaps writer covering all the latest news in the Dales, Cobbles and East End for Radio Times. She's a soaps nerd with a love for comedy drama, and has also written for Digital Spy, Metro UK and Yahoo UK.

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