Maya Stepney (played by Louisa Clein) has been sent to prison for one year after grooming stepson Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) but this might not be the last viewers see of the sinister teacher in the next 12 months. Despite Maya’s sentencing, Jacob is convinced the school teacher loves him and that those closest to him are the ones to blame for her prison time rather than her sickening behaviour. Maya originally planned for the pair to flee the UK and start a new life abroad and this scenario may still play out within the next year. During her time behind bars the disgraced teacher may find a way to escape and make her way back to the village to be with Jacob. Related articles Emmerdale spoilers: Nate and Cain Dingle past history exposed? Emmerdale spoilers: Liam Cavanagh’s dark secret exposed in Maya twist? Jacob is convinced Maya has done nothing wrong and has vowed to wait for her prison sentence to be up so they can spend their lives together. However if Maya breaks free will Jacob be prepared to risk everything to go on the run with an escaped convict? Viewers have seen Maya’s dark side again and again so it is likely she would resort to kidnapping the schoolboy if necessary. After Maya’s sentencing Emmerdale fans have been speculating whether this really is the last they will see of the manipulative teacher. One remarked: “Jacob shouldn’t be so sad, Maya will escape in about 3 months, she’ll end up preggers they’ll do a runner and live happily ever after #Emmerdale.” Another viewer predicted May’s sentence will be cut short and tweeted: “Betting in 6 months Maya will rock up pregnant #Emmerdale.” Emmerdale spoilers: Maya could escape and kidnap Jacob (Image: ITV) Emmerdale spoilers: Maya was sentenced to one year in prison (Image: ITV) “Will Maya be out in time for Christmas and admit something to Jacob? #Emmerdale,” a third questioned. However some viewers weren’t pleased with the “disappointing ”conclusion to the grooming storyline. One wrote: “I can’t believe Maya only got 1 year, she should have gotten more time than that #Emmerdale.” “The end to the Maya and Jacob storyline was disappointing! #Emmerdale,” another said. A third tweeted: “Did Maya really only get one year inside??? #emmerdale.” Related articles Emmerdale spoilers: April Dingle shot as Max holds family hostage? Emmerdale spoilers: Kim Tate fuming as Rhona gets revenge with Graham? Emmerdale spoilers: Maya is convinced she's done nothing wrong (Image: ITV) As Jacob continues to be in denial about his ordeal, Leanna Cavanagh (Mimi Slinger) may be the one to help him realise what he went through. Fellow student Leanna has also lived with Maya and while she may not have been sexually abused by the troubled teacher, she could have the victim of manipulation and control. Jacob and Leanna do not currently get along well but this could change now the teen has turned his back on those closest to him. If Jacob hears that Maya has manipulated another student in some way it may make him realise the truth about his ordeal. Will Leanna get Jacob to see Maya for who she is really is causing the schoolboy to turn his back on her once and for all? Emmerdale continues Monday at 7pm on ITV. All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility