The most talked-about Emmerdale plot of the year took a shocking turn on Thursday night.
Maya Stepney's affair with Jacob Gallagher was finally exposed, when Priya Sharma caught them in a passionate clinch outside a nightclub.
And in a teaser for forthcoming episodes hints that the peadophile teacher will be killed off by those that find out her secret.
Climax: The most talked-about Emmerdale plot of the year took a shocking turn on Thursday night
On Thursday's instalment, Maya got into an argument with Tracy Shankley and David Metcalfe, storming outside only to run into her schoolboy lover Jacob - whom she believed to be away in Portugal.
Unable to contain their feelings, the pair ducked into the shadows to get up close and personal, unaware that Priya was watching them.
The scene then took another turn when the fire alarm inside the club was sounded, scaring off the couple, and leaving Priya gobsmacked - seeking out Tracy and telling her about it.
The fallout from the evening is set to be revealed next week, in flashback scenes.
Secret's out: Maya Stepney's affair with Jacob Gallagher was finally exposed, when Priya Sharma caught them in a passionate clinch outside a nightclub
Hotting up: In a teaser for forthcoming episodes hints that the peadophile teacher will be killed off by those that find out her secret
And a teaser for the scenes has suggested the ladies of Emmerdale will take matters into their own hands in order to teach Maya a lesson.
The so-called Big Night Out episodes will air next week and reveal what happens during the fateful night from the perspectives of different characters.
The trailer suggests that Priya and Tracy will go to Jacob's biological mother Leyla Harding with the news about her son's illicit - and illegal - romance.
It appears that Leyla will confront and attack Maya, as the other women watch.
A further clip sees the trio of ladies burning someone's clothes, with Leyla saying: 'We have to stick to the same story'
Cat's out of the bag: The trailer suggests that Priya and Tracy will go to Jacob's biological mother Leyla Harding with the news about her son's illicit - and illegal - romance
And a further clip sees the trio of ladies burning someone's clothes, with Leyla saying: 'We have to stick to the same story.'
Star Louisa Clein - who plays Maya - admitted this week that she doesn't feel anymore 'awkward' kissing co-star Joe-Warren Plant [Jacob] than she does an older actor.
Speaking on Wednesday's Loose Women, the soap star explained that while certain scenes from the ITV show have been uncomfortable to film, it's vital to ensure the issue of grooming is portrayed accurately.
Toe-curling: Emmerdale star Louisa Clein admitted she doesn't feel anymore 'awkward' kissing co-star Joe-Warren Plant than she does an older actor
Uncomfortable: Maya's recent grooming of teen Jacob Gallagher has sparked a divided response from fans, with many branding the scenes
