Emmerdale reveals John Sugden’s latest killer move as wedding hangs in the balance

In a moment of imagination, John pictured Aidan saying, “You attempted to take my life,” prior to him returning to consciousness, and a more tranquil Cathleen reminding John that he wasn’t required to go see Aidan on this particular day.

However, in an attempt to hide his heinous acts, John feigned a desire and necessity to accompany her to the hospital.

In simpler terms, Aaron, along with John’s sister Victoria (Isabel Hodgins), noticed John and Cathleen departing in John’s vehicle. Aaron suspected that John might have stood him up.

At the hospital, John secured some alone time with Aidan.

John explained that he had attempted to demonstrate just how vital he was to you,” he said. “Consider yourself fortunate to have had me by your side. Not only did I rescue you, but I also put my own life on the line for you. Unfortunately, things turned out as they did – as they are now – because you were simply too feeble.

Aidan, who seemed quite fragile, countered with a firm response, “I don’t think so.” In a subtle move, he also reached for the help button.

John caught Aidan and stopped him, before taking out a syringe and hovering menacingly over him.

John shared that he intended to find a method for ending Aidan’s life without causing pain, but was constrained by the speed at which he could acquire the necessary means.

By shutting down Aidan’s surveillance system, it was made clear that John intended to administer air into the man, a move that would elude the notice of the medical team, yet cause distress for Aidan.

Aidan pleaded to spare his life, but John responded by saying that Aidan was prone to twisting the truth and fabricating lies, which he couldn’t tolerate.

But, at the last minute, John was unable to go through with his plan to kill Aidan.

Later on, Aidan fell into a coma again following a heart attack – it was John who ultimately sounded the alarm, having initially contemplated leaving him unconscious.

On her return, Cathleen appeared upset, as Aaron came to challenge John about his supposed ongoing affection towards Aidan.

John became irate when Aaron attempted to prevent him from departing, yet Aaron resolutely refused to entertain the idea of marrying John.

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John grew angry as Aaron sought to hinder his exit, but Aaron firmly stated that he had no intention of marrying John.

Can John turn things around? And has he thwarted Aidan for good?