Ian Beale faces his day in court next week on EastEnders. Chelsea Fox, struggling with guilt over Jordan Fox's accident, agrees to help him. However, when she is delayed on her way to court, it remains uncertain if she will arrive in time or if she can do anything to help.
George Knight's Torment Continues
George Knight continues to suffer after Eddie Knight's death. The chasm between him and Nicola Mitchell grows as his torment manifests. Can they fix their broken relationship, or is their love doomed by Eddie's final moments?
Gray Atkins Pulls Strings from Prison
Gray Atkins continues to pull the strings from his cell, using his puppet grandma Sheila to enact his sinister strategies in Walford. With Chelsea where he wants her and a new scheme brewing, his next move is uncertain.
Sharon Watts Seeks Answers
The wind is taken out of Sharon Watts' sails by Elaine Peacock, and she turns to Phil Mitchell for answers. Meanwhile, Linda Carter continues to get closer to Clive Masters.
Monday, July 27
When Ian's lawyer arrives with good news, he defies his bail conditions and seeks out Chelsea for help, but she is unwilling to listen. Later, she crumbles under guilt, calls him back, and promises to help. While Chelsea and Kim Fox are delayed on their way to court, Ian nervously awaits her appearance. Meanwhile, a face from George's past emerges with difficult questions regarding his decision not to allow Eddie to be buried alongside Gloria Knight.
Tuesday, July 28
Chelsea relays her guilt over Jordan's accident to Sheila, who heads straight to Gray to tell him, though his reaction unsettles her. Later, a prison commotion inspires Gray, who begins to form a plot. Elaine tries to support George as issues between him and Nicola grow, but things turn heated when a misunderstanding develops. Elsewhere, Kat Moon and Sharon catch up and notice Linda on a lunch date with Clive, while Nicola again clashes with Suki and Eve Panesar-Unwin.
Wednesday, July 29
George visits Gloria's grave, eaten up by guilt. When Eve and Jean Slater find him alone and drunk on a bench, he and Eve talk deeply. Linda rallies residents to support her bid to save the community centre, amid teasing from women about her dalliance with Clive. She later agrees to a second date, but Sharon is stunned by a passing comment from Elaine. Also, Phil tries to smooth the bad feeling between Nicola and George, but she wants no part of it, while Chelsea's behaviour causes Sheila concern.
Thursday, July 30
Chelsea realizes she must let Sheila see Jordan before she admits to her role in Jordan's accident, disgusting Denise Fox. Later, she tells Jordan the truth about who Sheila is and allows them to spend more time together, despite the concern of the Fox-Truemans. Nicola drafts Harry Mitchell to help her deal with George. As she tries to get to the root of what is eating George, the two open up to each other before sharing an incredibly emotional moment. Meanwhile, rattled by what Elaine told her, Sharon heads to Phil, determined to get answers.
