Chelsea Fox is having a rough time in EastEnders, as her son Jordan was hit by Ian Beale's car, her mother Denise was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, and now she is being manipulated by the grandmother of her serial killer ex, Gray Atkins.
Sheila's Manipulative Offer
Sheila, Gray's grandmother, has been attempting to send money for a while, but Chelsea always rejected it. However, after Libby Fox encouraged Chelsea to accept the support, Chelsea agreed to meet Sheila. The meeting was awkward, with Sheila waxing lyrical about her estrangement from Gray and how his murderous habits ended her law career.
Sheila presented herself as a great-grandmother wanting to support her great-grandchildren, but Chelsea initially dismissed her. However, after a conversation with Jordan and Kim Fox, Chelsea reached out to Sheila again. They met at the tube station, where Sheila gave Chelsea a cheque and received a picture of Jordan, which she then placed beside a picture of Gray.
Desperate Times
Emotionally fraught after learning that none of the family were stem-cell matches for Denise, Chelsea turned to Sheila for comfort and allowed her to meet Jordan. Chelsea attempted to do her due diligence by reaching out to Karen Taylor, but missed her return call and the warning that Sheila is a dangerous influence to whom Gray could do no wrong.
Next week, Chelsea, Libby, and Jordan come across Sheila, but Chelsea cuts the visit short, leaving Sheila fearful that she won't see Jordan again. Undeterred, Sheila turns up the next day with the wheelchair Jordan needs and drops heavy hints that she will continue to financially support him.
A Fascinating Watch
Falling deeper in with the grandmother of her murderous ex probably isn't the key to Chelsea's problems, but it promises to make for fascinating viewing. According to the source, the storyline highlights the emotional and financial challenges Chelsea faces in the aftermath of Jordan's accident.
