Emmerdale couple Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd will be left devastated next week when they lose their baby due to an ectopic pregnancy.
ITV spoilers reveal that viewers will see a new side to Mack as he settles into his new attentive role, and is touched by his sister Moira Barton's words about him being a great dad. However, at Jacobs Fold Charity is suddenly hit with a wave of pain and she worries something is wrong with the baby.
Moments later, Mackenzie (Lawrence Robb) enters to find a broken Charity (Emma Atkins) struggling on the floor and as he scoops her up into his arms, she's worried that it may already be too late.
Charity's gutted at Mackenzie's optimism as they arrive at the hospital and the pair try to hide their fear from one another as a doctor rushes them to the Early Pregnancy Unit.
The pair are anxious when they are left awaiting some results as the radiographer heads off to find a doctor. Sadly, the doctor confirms that Charity's pregnancy is ectopic, and therefore not viable.
In heartbreaking scenes, Mackenzie is blown away and heartbroken as he and Charity hear the heartbeat of the baby they are destined to lose. Shell-shocked, Mackenzie and Charity are left alone to process what has happened.
Emotionally drained, Charity psyches herself up for what she must do and although she's grateful for Mackenzie's support, it's evident that Mackenzie isn't as okay as he's making out.
However, Charity makes it clear that she is dealing with the loss of her pregnancy by moving on with normal life. How will this impact their relationship though? And will Mack be able to do the same?
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.
