Emotions boil over in the latest Emmerdale episode as fans watch the slow, painful unraveling of one of the village’s most turbulent couples — and this time, it looks like the end might finally be near.

Charity Dingle’s journey into surrogacy for her granddaughter Sarah has been anything but smooth. While her love for family has never been questioned, the physical and emotional toll of carrying a child — especially under such complex circumstances — is beginning to crack her resolve. At the same time, her partner Mackenzie Boyd grows increasingly distant, the spark between them fading into cold tension.

From the outside, Mack’s gestures may appear supportive. In a quiet moment, he offers to take Charity out for a walk — a seemingly simple act of care. But beneath the surface, his true feelings linger like a shadow. Mack has never been fully on board with the surrogacy, and now, his silent wish for the pregnancy to end has become harder to hide.

What starts as a peaceful stroll quickly turns into a turning point. Charity stumbles and falls — and while the baby remains safe, the emotional damage is immediate. The blame comes fast and fierce. Charity, overwhelmed by guilt, fear, and doubt, lashes out at Mack, accusing him of carelessness, of putting her and Sarah’s future at risk.

The walk home is silent. The house, once filled with warmth, becomes a battleground. Charity’s voice is cold and decisive — she won’t be taking any more of Mack’s advice, and she certainly won’t be letting him near her choices again. Mack, cornered and seething, can do nothing but walk away, leaving behind the wreckage of what was once their partnership.

Viewers wasted no time sharing their thoughts. Social media erupted with reactions, many expressing relief that the toxic relationship known to fans as “Cack” might finally be coming to a close. One user posted, “The end of Cack looms and I couldn’t be more thrilled,” while another wrote, “This has to be the beginning of the end of them.” Others noted Charity’s hardened demeanor, sensing her complete emotional shutdown.

The rift is unmistakable — Charity is done fighting for a relationship that no longer supports her, and Mack is trapped in a situation he never fully accepted. Their connection, once chaotic and passionate, now feels frayed beyond repair.

While no official split has been confirmed, the writing is on the wall. As surrogacy challenges mount and trust erodes, Emmerdale fans are bracing for what could be the final chapter for one of the soap’s most combustible couples.