Maya Stepney will continue to manipulate Jacob Gallagher next week on Emmerdale as the pair go on the run.
The school teacher, played by Louisa Clein, will force Jacob to make a bad decision he will live to regret.
Earlier in the week, his dad David's worst fears are sparked when Jacob fails to turn up for his GCSE exam.
Priya tries to persuade him to go to the police but he refuses, not wanting to push his son away.
Meanwhile at a hotel, Jacob and Maya watch the news in anxious anticipation.
Maya begins plans to leave the Dales for good and live in Newcastle, but is infuriated when she makes a discovery.
Maya realises that Jacob has agreed to meet up with David and is left seething with rage.
In a desperate bid to appease her, Jacob smashes her phone and Maya grins sinisterly.
Maya embraces Jacob as the reality of his actions sink in.
Will Jacob change his mind about leaving with Maya for good? Will he meet up with his dad again?
*Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7pm on ITV, with additional episodes at 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
