The confusion started after the catastrophic barn explosion, which saw several villagers caught up in the chaos. In Thursday’s gripping episode, it was revealed that Ruby Milligan (played by Beth Cordingley) and Moira Barton (Natalie J. Robb) survived the explosion. Other survivors included McKenzie Boyd, Lawrence Robb, and newcomer John Subin, who braved the inferno to rescue those trapped inside. C.D. Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and Anell Taylor (Dean Andrews) also faced peril but emerged unharmed.

As the aftermath of the fire unfolded, Jon Subin, who had earlier revealed himself to be a former army medic, became a figure of suspicion. Despite his plan to leave Emmerdale, villagers grew increasingly suspicious of his behavior. During a tense encounter, Tracy Metcalf (Annie Walsh) confronted Jon, pressing him for details about the fire and the whereabouts of Nate. Tracy asked Jon sharply if he could smell smoke, to which Jon reluctantly confirmed there had indeed been a fire at the farm.

Tracy, visibly alarmed, inquired about the severity of the fire, to which Jon replied it was as bad as it could get. Concerned, Tracy pressed further about the well-being of those involved. Jon revealed that Moira, Ruby, and Will were taken to the hospital but couldn’t provide details about their condition, leaving Tracy worried and unsatisfied with the grim news.

The plot thickened when Jon gave evasive answers about Nate’s whereabouts. Jon claimed he wasn’t at the scene of the fire and left before it happened, which only fueled Tracy’s suspicions. Fans were left puzzled by Jon’s behavior and his proximity to his van when Tracy approached him.