Next week on EastEnders, drama escalates as a killer returns, Bea seeks revenge on Elaine, and Linda finds herself in a romantic entanglement. Nicola and George come home from the hospital to a surprise welcome party for the baby, but an overwhelmed Nicola orders everyone to leave. Later, she shares a heart-to-heart with Gina.
The peace is shattered when George’s estranged father Eddie reveals he is dying. Only Nicola knows this, and she keeps it from George. However, when George figures it out, he visits his dad and is shocked by his fragility. George faces questions from his family and heads to see Eddie one final time, while Nicola warns Eddie.
Phil attempts to adjust to life after Nigel’s death but is rejected by Grant, who is sad about his fractured relationship with Mark. Julie prepares to collect Nigel’s belongings from the care home, joined by Sam and Phil. She finds a letter from Nigel but cannot bring herself to read it.
Ian is consumed by his councillor campaign but is upset to discover most supporters are voting for Elaine. He turns to bribery, but Bea starts a smear campaign against Elaine. At the Walford debate, Oscar swaps Ian’s speech, but Elaine steps in to calm his nerves. A moment leaves Ian fuming, and he agrees to let Bea post a video about Elaine, later regretting it.
Additionally, a discovery saddens Kat and Alfie, Sam supports Denise, and Harry agrees to lend Gina money, landing them in trouble with Nicola. Grant offers support to Linda amid her drama with Johnny, who has money problems. Linda is jealous of Max and Cindy, and it becomes clear Max is thinking about Linda. He is not happy to find out she has slept with someone else.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
