Emmerdale spoilers: Chloe's nightmare as baby Reuben falls ill

Struggling new mum Chloe Harris was dealt yet another gruelling blow on Tuesday's episode of Emmerdale, when medics informed her that her seriously ill baby Reuben may actually have a bleed on the brain. Since being taken ill last week, the poorly newborn has been fighting for his life in hospital after doctors diagnosed the youngster with bacterial meningitis.

Mackenzie Boyd and Chloe Harris' big secret looks set to be revealed in upcoming Emmerdale episodes, with the villagers finally finding out that Mackenzie is the father of Chloe's baby Reuben. Mack (Lawrence Robb) and Chloe (Jessie Elland) have been keeping the identity of their son's father a secret ever since Reuben's birth in April, but it looks like Mack's new wife Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) rumbles the pair in new episodes. Recently, baby Reuben was rushed to hospital after falling ill and was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, leaving Chloe devastated as her young son was placed into intensive care.

The news of yet another affair between locals shakes everyone in Emmerdale, and Mack quickly discovers that his actions have consequences, and not just with Charity. The news of Mackenzie’s infidelity with Chloe spreads through the village as very hot gossip. Everyone is left reeling after hearing the news that Mack is Rueben’s father, but they’re also wondering how Charity is coping with the revelation.

Emmerdale fans may have figured out an upcoming twist, amid newcomers Nicky and Caleb Milligan's plot to get their hands on Home Farm, and the fortune that comes with it. Caleb, who is the illegitimate son of the late Frank Tate, enlisted his son's help in reclaiming the fortune he believes is rightfully his, and is currently in the hands of Frank's wife Kim Tate.

Emmerdale, Chloe Harris (played by Jessie Elland) was getting ready to leave the village in a bid to keep her fling with Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) a secret. However, things took an unexpected turn when baby Reuben was rushed to hospital. Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) became concerned when checking the baby's temperature, and told Chloe they needed to go to A&E.

Emmerdale's storyline on Mackenzie Boyd and Chloe Harris's baby has kept viewers captivated for some time, but it might not be all as it seems. Fans now think they've figured out an upcoming paternity twist that could shake the future of everyone involved as they predict that Macke is not the father of Chloe's son.Thursday's episode saw Chloe rush newborn baby Reuben, who was born only two weeks ago, to hospital in heart-breaking scenes where he was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.Thankfully later scenes showed that Reuben has no signs of brain damage, after previous worries that he may have a brain bleed. But just as Mack was finally able to hold his son in his arms, viewers think the show's writers could have a trick up their sleeve.

Emmerdale fans will finally get the moment they have been waiting for next week when Charity Dingle finally discovers the truth about her new husband Mackenzie Boyd. But the usually feisty character is set to be left 'devastated' as she also finds out it is a double betrayal.

It's the moment all Emmerdale fans all been waiting for, the penny finally drops for Charity and she realises her husband is the father of Chloe's baby. Mackenzie’s nightmare comes true as his new wife, Charity finally learns that Rueben is his illegitimate son.The secret comes out when Chloe’s told her baby son might have a bleed on the brain. She has to share the news with Mack and unable to hide his emotions, he lashes out.

Emmerdale fans have been left issuing a 'please' plea as they saw the return of Tom King Jr to the village. It had already been revealed that the character would be making a return to the Dales in an unexpected comeback 10 years after he jetted off for Saudi Arabia in 2013.

Emmerdale fans have been flooding social media with the same 'who' based question as Caleb and Nicky Milligan clashed again. Those living in the Dales are completely unaware but viewers of the ITV soap know the pair are father and son.

Emmerdale 's Karene Peter is thought to be leaving the soap, after playing the role of Naomi Walters for just one year. The 31 year old actress who plays the 22 year old character is said to be in the midst of filming her final scenes after deciding to leave the role. Karene joined the action on in the Dales in summer last year, when she entered the soap as Vicar Charles Anderson’s long-lost daughter Naomi Walters.

READ MORE:Jonnie Irwin furious as he 'pulls himself off sickbed' to watch SpursThe Geordie actor was best known for his role as Simon Meredith in Emmerdale from 2003. His character was in a tumultuous relationship with Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) which eventually ended when Nicola tried to seduce Simon's best friend. He left the soap in 2006 when his character jetted to Costa Rica.

Former Emmerdale actor Dale Meeks has tragically passed away aged 47. Dale appeared on the ITV soap as Simon Meredith from 2003 until the character's departure from the Yorkshire Dales in 2006. He also had roles in Byker Grover, Heartbeat and most recently The Hunt for Raoul Moat.

deal with her grief through a stint on cruise ships. Having only just discovered Kerry was in fact her biological mum, it was a kick in the teeth for her to up and leave.

Things are set to turn dramatic in Emmerdale, which could see two or even three characters step away from the village following a big announcement. During Thursday night's episode of the soap, Mackenzie Boyd decided to book a surprise honeymoon for his new wife, Charity Dingle, a day after their wedding.This was primarily to get away from Chloe Harris, who gave birth to their child on Thursday's episode after she got pregnant with his child following a fling last summer. While a torn Mack made the decision not to be a part of the child's life, Chloe decided to have the baby with her sister Amy Wyatt by her side.

Emmerdale boss, Jane Hudson, has revealed that Charity Dingle is set to discover Mackenzie Boyd and Chloe Harris' baby secret "very soon". During Thursday night's episode of the ITV soap in a dramatic hour-long instalment, Chloe gave birth. And in true soap style, Chloe went into labour at the same time as Mackenzie and Charity's wedding.

Emmerdale farmer Mackenzie Boyd (played by Lawrence Robb) was sent into a panic in recent scenes when pregnant Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland) came back to the village with Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill). He had hoped the young mum was going to stay in Scotland so that his fling with her would remain a secret. However, he got the shock of his life when Chloe came back to the village to raise their baby.

Emmerdale fans were left utterly puzzled as while there was drama in the Dales when Chloe Harris unexpectedly went into labour, many couldn't ignore an obvious blunder on the ITV soap. The character is now preparing to give birth on Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd's highly-anticipated wedding day, but many were under the impression she still had a couple of months to go in her pregnancy.

Emmerdale fans are questioning if the father of Chloe Harris’ unborn baby is really Mackenzie Boyd.The two soap characters had a one night stand last summer, with Chloe later revealing that she was pregnant. While she’d relocated to Scotland, Chloe has since returned to the village with Sarah Sugden ahead of her baby’s birth as she wants to raise her child there – much to Mack’s dismay as his fiancee Charity Dingle is still unaware of their affair.The only people who know about Mack being the dad is his pal Nate Robinson and Chloe’s friend, Sarah.

Emmerdale boss, Jane Hudson, has teased the return of a "familiar face" in the village, which will leave fans "delighted". Speaking to press, including OK!, Jane revealed that there will be "at least one" summer wedding on the hit ITV soap, including Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd's. And the "familiar face" returning is linked to one of the weddings as they come back to the village for the nuptials.