Emmerdale's John Sugden was left pleading for his life in a dramatic gun showdown - but is he still alive? The episode began with Caleb trying to quietly leave his home early in the morning without waking his wife Ruby. ITVRelated: Emmerdale forced to write real-life drama into Mary's storylineCaleb told John he was "tearing up the cards" and that he wanted John to pay for killing his nephew Nate. Cain took the gun from Caleb and ordered John to move, telling Caleb that he wanted some alone time with John to chat. "That is the last mistake you're ever going to make," Cain told John as he pointed the gun at him.