Creepy Bea Pollard (Ronni Ancona) has finally been exposed, and her story is set to reach a terrifying crescendo next week in EastEnders. While everybody saw through Bea’s veneer to the seriously unhinged woman beneath, Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) remained true to her friend until she too realised the truth. As Honey desperately tries to clear husband Billy’s (Perry Fenwick) name, they’re both drawn into a final showdown with Bea.
Honey Kidnapped in Climactic Confrontation
On Monday, July 6, Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) and Honey have a clandestine meeting with Billy. Honey panics when a detective asks for a meeting about her recent discovery. Unwilling to let Billy take the fall, Honey hatches a plan to draw Bea out with a vigil. Spotting Bea among the spectators, Honey chases her, but ends up unconscious and thrown into the back of Bea’s car.
On Tuesday, July 7, Honey’s loved ones form a search party to find her. When Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) tracks Honey’s phone and finds it smashed to pieces in a bush, Billy is hit with a fresh wave of terror. Honey awakens and is terrified to find herself trapped in a locked cottage with an unhinged Bea, who insists that they can sort everything out between them.
Cindy Beale Closes In on Max and Priya’s Affair
Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is no fool, something Max Branning (Jake Wood) and his latest fling, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan-Levy), seem to have forgotten. On Monday, when Priya learns that Max has told Cindy about her situation with Ravi, she viciously warns him to keep his mouth shut. On Wednesday, July 8, Max and Priya go head to head yet again as Cindy’s suspicions grow. When Priya lures Max to the Arches, he attempts to break things off but finds himself seduced once more. As Cindy and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) arrive, Priya is forced to hide in the boot of a car, which Lauren drives away.
On Thursday, July 9, Cindy’s doubts continue as Max tries to explain his behaviour. Priya escapes the car boot and approaches Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) for help. Later, Priya threatens to expose Max.
Kim Fox Struggles With Guilt Over Sheila
Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) continues to keep her distance from sister Denise (Diane Parish) in the wake of Sheila Atkins’ (Sheila Ruskin) presence. Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) pushes her to visit her sister, but Kim remains wracked with guilt. On Wednesday, she finally manages to visit Denise but keeps her knowledge of Sheila to herself. On Thursday, Kim and Howie confront Sheila over her intent toward Jordan. When she expertly relays Ian’s defence strategy having overheard him at Knight Fusion, they relent and grant her access to Jordan, though Kim remains worried about what Denise will return home to.
Other Walford Developments
Elsewhere, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) reaches out to Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) after Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips) encourages her. Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) makes a huge decision, asking best friend Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) and niece Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) to help him find a girlfriend. Eve Panesar-Unwin (Heather Peace) continues to struggle with the adoption journey, finding it hard to bond with Ria, who naturally gravitates more toward Suki.
