Fans of Robert and Aaron's Dales romance will be thrilled to learn that true love really does conquer all! New Dales boss Iain MacLeod has promised that the smitten fellas will finally become an item...

"I really want 'Robron' to have a happy ending - and to my immense joy, it's going to happen!" he says. "Obviously Robert is a complicated character and Aaron has a complicated story, but I want to put them together and see what happens. They haven't been a proper couple yet."

That's not to say that there won't be a few bumps along the road, though...

"Their relationship will have more ups and downs, and the pay-off to the Gordon story will play a big part in what happens next for the pair," explains Iain. "Also, Aaron's sister, Liv, is going to challenge them. She and Robert don't get on, and will compete for Aaron's affections!"

Inside Soap,
5-11 Mar 2016