Emmerdale tonight: Moira's got to 'watch and wait,' Mack gives Cain some valuable advice, and Ruby isn't coping

In Emmerdale tonight, we *finally* found out where Nate has gone – and spoiler alert, he didn’t die in the fire like fans thought…

For the last few days, fans have been left seriously suspicious over Nate’s whereabouts. Actor Jurell Carter said his goodbyes to the soap last week – but viewers have pointed out a lot of holes in his exit storyline.

Some fans think he actually did move to Scotland like he planned whilst others think he was caught up in the barn fire.

And tonight (Monday, September 16), the truth is finally out.

Cain looks aghast — Cain’s had a dramatic few weeks (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale tonight: Cain reaches out to Nate

At the start of the Emmerdale episode, Cain was at the hospital with Moira – keen to get in touch with Nate. With Nate having apparently upped sticks to Shetland, Cain wanted to put the past few days behind them.

For those who forgot, Cain accused Nate of ‘kissing’ Moira – when in reality it was caused by her brain tumour.

But when he called up Nate later on, he didn’t pick up (hmm…)

Nate on Emmerdale, looking worried (Credit: ITV/EI) — Where’s Nate? (Credit: ITV/EI)

Tracy upset over Nate news on Emmerdale tonight

Back in the village, an emotional Tracy was back at work following Nate’s apparent exit. Fans will recall Tracy was supposed to head off with Nate to Shetland and have their happy ending.

But then, after finding out about his ‘kiss’ with Moira, she called it off. Sometime later though, she seriously regretted it when she learned the truth.

Anyway, tonight, Victoria and Vanessa saw an emotional Tracey fresh from crying. And it turns out it had something to do with Nate…

Emmerdale reveals where Nate is

In Emmerdale tonight, Tracy received a text from Nate. Yes! A text! He is aliveeeeee!

It was the moment soap fans have been waiting for! And the message read: “Settling in, head’s a mess, don’t call me, I’ll call you when I’m ready.”

Wow, brutal.

Well there we have it! Nate is alive and in Shetland! He’s not burnt to a crisp and has not been killed!

Unless Tracy has turned into Annie from Misery and is keeping him hostage? Hmmmm. Emmerdale’s 2024 Christmas storyline maybe?

Emmerdale's Moira and Ruby are in the barn — Ruby found comfort in Chas (Credit: ITV)

Ruby finds support in Chas

Elsewhere in the episode, Ruby was still left shaken after the barn fire, and with silver fox Caleb not showing his support, she ended up confiding in sister-in-law Chas. (The iconic duo we never knew we needed!)

Also, Moira went through her treatment options – whilst getting annoyed with her family’s constant interference.

The neurosurgeon ultimately suggested that Moira should follow a ‘watch and wait’ approach – which didn’t go down too well with Cain. So much so, he tipped a hospital table up and stormed out…

Cain and Mack clash

Mack ran after him and he soon gave Cain some home truths, with the pair getting into a rather tense shouting match…. Anyone else feeling a tad hot under the collar?

Afterwards, Mack then told Cain how ‘everyone’ is struggling with Moira’s diagnosis. After Cain said he wanted to do right by Moira, Mack proclaimed: “Good, then get a grip and be better!”

At the end of the episode though, Moira ended up confusing Cain for her son Adam Barton in a truly heartbreaking moment. We’re not crying, we promise!