Next week on Emmerdale, Marlon suffers a sudden, devastating medical emergency.
Elsewhere, Jai wants Laurel to give him another chance, Ethan and Marcus lock lips and Liam's left freshly distraught.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
April acts FAST to save Marlon
Rhona and Marlon end up proposing at the same time, but the joyous moment soon turns frightening. When Marlon dashes back to Smithy to retrieve the engagement ring, his vision suddenly becomes impaired. He falls to the ground and realises he's having a stroke as he desperately tries to stay conscious.
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April grows concerned that her dad's been gone a while so heads back home to check on him - and when she surveys the shocking scene, she immediately calls an ambulance.
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At the hospital, Marlon's being prepped for surgery but Rhona has to leave the room to prevent him from seeing her breaking down.
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The Dingles come together with mutual concern for Marlon.
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As Rhona waits for Marlon to come round, Vanessa tells Charity that he will recover - just like she did with cancer.
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Jai wants to try again
Jai helps out Laurel by babysitting the kids and realises how much he misses family life.
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A frustrated Laurel shoos Jai away after he makes attempts to repair their relationship.
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Arthur accuses Laurel of sleeping with someone else and ruining her relationship with Jai, but Jai steps up to the plate and sets him straight.
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Jai's left humiliated when Kim asks him to wait tables at the Hide.
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Also next week...
Ethan informs Liam that Manpreet has decided not to testify in court, leaving him distraught that Leanna may never get justice.
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Struggling without Marlon, Charity begs Chas to move back into the Woolie.
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Ethan and Mark enjoy a charged lunch - and later, they passionately kiss in the HOP office...
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Credits
> Monday, March 21, 7.30pm (Episode 9316)
Writer: Caroline Mitchell
Director: Michael Lacey
> Tuesday, March 22, 7.30pm (Episode 9317)
Writer: Liam Johnson
Director: Michael Lacey
> Wednesday, March 23, 7.30pm (Episode 9318)
Writer: Peter Kerry
Director: Michael Lacey
> Thursday, March 24, 7.30pm (Episodes 9319 and 9320)
Writer: Dawn Harrison and Jo Maris
Director: Michael Lacey
> Friday, March 25, 7.30pm (Episode 9321)
Writer: Jo Summerscales
Director: Miguel Guerreiro
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