Phil Mitchell struggles with loneliness as Ben and Louise’s absence takes its toll. His pain deepens when Denise moves Raymond to No.20 for christening preparations. Feeling isolated, Phil is hurt when Callum excludes him from a video call with Ben. Seeking solace, Phil asks Sharon for time with Albie. Initially hesitant, Sharon softens and is touched by Phil and Albie bonding over football in the Square.
Sharon persuades Callum to include Phil in Ben’s prison call, but the reunion is cut short when Callum’s questions about Dean and Keanu prompt Sharon to abruptly leave. Suspicious, Phil later confronts Sharon at No.43 after intercepting a mysterious text from Linda, demanding the truth.
Callum’s suspicions grow following a comment from Linda. During Ben’s prison call at No.55, Phil departs after Callum reveals his earlier chat with Sharon. Determined, Phil pressures Sharon, but she insists there’s nothing to disclose. When Phil heads to The Vic to confront Linda, Sharon intervenes.
Sharon is alarmed when Callum mentions speaking to detectives about Keanu’s murder. She urgently meets Johnny, Linda, and Jack at The Vic to devise a plan to throw Callum off the trail. Phil is comforted when Sharon agrees to more time with their son. Jack tries to dissuade Callum, but Johnny remains unconvinced and uses Ben’s absence to sway him otherwise.
EastEnders air these scene from Monday 17 June on BBC One