Emmerdale fans finally learned the whereabouts of Baby Tate in Monday’s episode as it emerged the infant is safe and well.

The baby appeared in the arms of Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) at a secluded cottage, with Kim Tate (Claire King) arriving at the hideout with supplies, confirming her involvement in the plot.

The episode ended with the narration of a letter from Vinny (Bradley Johnson) to Nicola (Nicola Wheeler), in which he apologised for the tragic accident that claimed the life of her husband Jimmy King (Nick Miles), as Kim arrived at the cottage to visit the pair.

With the baby’s location still hidden from his father Joe (Ned Porteous), questions remain regarding how he will react upon learning that Graham defied his orders to put the child up for adoption.

The baby, a Tate heir, provides Kim with an opportunity to redeem herself.

When Thea (Chelsea Edge) eventually learns the truth, Kim may finally be able to prove that she has attempted to make amends for the family’s past.

“While it initially appeared that Graham and Kim had resigned themselves to the plan, they have secretly intervened to ensure the baby remains safe and hidden away.

“Desperate for Joe not to come to regret his decision, Kim’s determined to find a way to reunite father and son but with Joe still consumed by grief over losing Dawn and Thea set on vengeance against Kim, can Kim and Graham continue to protect their secret?”

Emmerdale airs at 8pm on weeknights on ITV1 and STV or from 7am on ITVX and STV Player and YouTube.