The Slaters are braced for change this week as Freddie and Anna bid farewell, but celebrations are overshadowed by chaos, suspicion and some very dangerous secrets.
The Slaters prepare to say goodbye to Freddie and Anna, but tensions erupt as Jean’s behaviour alarms the family. Lily catches Jean staging the nasty surprise aimed at Zoe, who later finds something in Tommy’s rucksack and becomes convinced he’s behind her torment. After lashing out at Kat, Alfie and Tommy, Zoe is forced to leave The Vic and ends up seeking refuge with Anthony.
Howie’s caught with Penny’s stolen ring and, after Patrick assumes he’s proposing, he decides to go through with it. Kim happily accepts his public proposal, but Anthony grows suspicious.
Lauren and Ian hide their secret talks from Peter, while Harry steals Nicola’s credit card to buy drugs. Nicola fears Teddy’s guilty plea will impact Harry, who later slips Billy and Honey’s supervision and is invited to Okie’s memorial by Dejia.
Jean refuses to seek help despite Lily’s growing concern, while Anna tries to mend fences between Kojo, Gina and Harry before she leaves. Meanwhile, Nigel, Julie and Lexi prepare to audition Walford locals for his film as Phil becomes the next target for casting.
Zoe opens up to Lauren about her long-lost son, but the pair are unaware they’re being watched from the shadows. When George, Kojo and Gina visit Harry, Kojo convinces him to attend Okie’s memorial. At McKlunky’s, Nicola feels sick, and hides the fact she’s pregnant.
Loose lips threaten Kim’s engagement party, and as secrets pile up across Walford, the Slaters bid farewell to Freddie but Jean struggles in the wake of his departure. However, when Lily explains she’s spoken to Anthony and he’s suggested Jean makes an appointment with him, Jean angrily refuses.
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