Emmerdale spoilers: Vanessa left heartbroken as her newborn baby fights for his life

Emmerdale viewers should brace themselves for some heartbreaking scenes, as Vanessa Woodfield faces up to the reality that her baby boy might not make it.

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by Jack White |
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Little Johnny is still in a life-threatening condition following his premature birth and, as Vanessa struggles to hold it together, Adam’s positivity grates on her.

But the seriousness of Johnny’s condition finally becomes apparent to Adam when Ashley suggests that they have the little boy baptised.

Vanessa, unable to take in what’s happening to her newborn son, blames herself and the doctors try to make her see that nobody is at fault.

Adam's optimisim isn't helping Vanessa
Adam's optimisim isn't helping Vanessa

As if she didn’t have enough to deal with, Vanessa fears the worst when she discovers an empty incubator.

Meanwhile Kirin, still unsure of Johnny’s paternity, gives in to Belle’s advances – convinced Vanessa’s no longer interested in him.

The new mum is at breaking point and feels as though she has nobody to turn to, with Adam working on his relationship with Victoria and news of Kirin and Belle spreading through the Village.

Priya is having doubts, but Rakesh insists they keep the truth to themselves

But what Kirin doesn’t know is that he is definitely Johnny’s dad, and Rakesh is determined to keep it that way.

Priya, who also knows the truth, is struck by guilt when she hears about Johnny’s complicated birth – and tries to talk to Rakesh.

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