In a dramatic turn of events in Emmerdale, Ella Foster returns to the village with the startling news that she’s pregnant with Liam Cavanagh’s baby. Liam, however, is immediately skeptical and accuses her of lying. Seeking support, Ella turns to Mandy while Liam’s refusal to believe her leaves him looking foolish but possibly justified in his doubts.

As Ella’s first scan approaches, she invites Mandy to join her and agrees to Liam’s demand for a paternity test. However, while at work, she starts experiencing severe cramps. Vanessa advises her to get checked out, prompting Ella to reluctantly turn to Liam for help, stirring unexpected feelings in him. The next day, Liam decides he wants to attend the scan with Ella.

Paddy tries to support Liam, but Ella, still hurt by Liam’s accusations, initially refuses to let him come to the scan. However, transport issues force her to rely on Liam again, and he ends up attending after all. At the scan, the sonographer begins but soon faces a shocking problem—there’s no baby.

Liam is furious, feeling vindicated in his suspicions, and accuses Ella of faking the pregnancy to get closer to him. Back in the village, a devastated Liam seeks comfort from Paddy, railing against Ella for her deceit. He feels deeply hurt by what he sees as the lowest form of manipulation.

However, in his anger, Liam misses an important detail—could there be more to Ella’s missing baby than he realizes? The revelation leaves everyone reeling as the true nature of Ella’s situation remains uncertain.