There is conflict all across Albert Square next week, with EastEnders episodes set to air showdowns and reveal tense secrets.
Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) has lots of confrontational words for struggling Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), who is getting more and more out of control.
What Ben doesn’t know is that not only is Jay secretly meeting up with Nadine, a doppelganger for Lola, but he has been tempted by drugs.
Callum Highway (Tony Clay) is soon aware though, and gives Jay an ultimatum, before deciding if Ben needs to know.
Meanwhile, Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) insists on maintaining contact with Albie, and finds himself at odds with ex Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean).
When Karen (Lorraine Stanley) enjoys stirring the pot, a war of words follows.
Monday October 9
Jay wakes up at Nadine’s and is shocked to find a bag of ketamine on her bedside table. Jay confronts her, but Nadine says it helps her cope and could help him too. At home, Ben is annoyed that Jay’s been out all night again, and Callum later confronts him about Nadine.
Jay explains he just goes there to sleep, but Callum is sceptical. He warns Nadine to leave Jay alone and tells her about Lola’s death.
After Ben tears into him for neglecting Lexi, Jay arrives home with goodies to make her a special dinner. However, he later goes to see Nadine and scores some ketamine from her.
Sharon is excited by flirty boxing promoter Dorian’s overtures and agrees to have a drink with him in The Vic to talk business.
Despite Sharon’s misgivings over his messy antics lately, she lets Keanu look after Albie while she goes out but he’s rattled to see her all dolled up. Over their drink, Dorian tells Sharon there’s a job for her in Abu Dhabi, and she should jump at the chance, leaving Sharon tempted.
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Rocky has to stall Kathy when she questions why his share of their loan repayments isn’t in her account. He lies that Jay forgot to do the wages but secretly heads to the bookies to try to win the money. Harvey joins him, unaware of the stakes for Rocky.
The police find Nugget’s mobile by the canal and inform Ravi they will dredge the water to look for clues. Suki secretly phones Nugget and asks him to let Ravi know he’s alive.
Tuesday October 10
Ben and Callum are relieved that Jay stayed the night at home, and Lexi excitedly arranges a pizza and movie night. However, Jay is still struggling to cope, and Callum catches him going to Nadine’s place.
Jay tries to make excuses but accidentally drops the bag of ketamine, and Callum is horrified to realise he’s on drugs. Although Jay begs him not to, Callum insists he’s telling Ben.
Keanu is less than impressed to see Dorian give Sharon flowers and a kiss on the cheek. He decides to take Albie out for the day without running it by her, and Karen takes great delight in refusing to tell Sharon where they’ve gone.
Later, Sharon storms over and threatens to call the police if Keanu and Albie don’t return soon. Keanu arrives back in the nick of time, and a big row ensues as Sharon demands to know where they’ve been.
Ravi returns from another night of searching and gets a text from Nugget to say he’s safe. Vinny suggests the police might be able to track Nugget’s location, so he goes to them. However, Ravi is gutted when the police suggest this could be a hoax and believes he’s back to square one.
Harvey is worried to see Rocky heading to the bookies again and confronts him. Rocky laughs it off and tells him it’s just a bit of fun, but later sneaks back to place a £100 bet.
Wednesday October 11
After their row yesterday, Keanu apologises to Sharon, but she insists they need a third-party arbitrator when they discuss Albie’s childcare arrangements. Later, Keanu, flanked by Karen, meets with Sharon and her solicitor, and she drops a bombshell After a nasty confrontation with Sharon in The Vic, Karen returns home with a plan.
Ben is worried about Jay and thinks he needs to see a counsellor. Callum agrees to talk to Jay about it, but they end up arguing over Nadine. Jay goes to see Nadine to score again.
Harvey envies Rocky’s good fortune on the horses but is concerned when it becomes clear his friend has gone to place more bets. Rocky swears he won’t go back again, but Harvey thinks he’s kidding himself.
Later, Dorian suggests to Rocky that betting on the boxing night will make him serious cash.
Thursday October 12
Karen pushes Keanu to agree to her plan.
Sharon confides in Kathy that she still loves Keanu but isn’t sure if he loved her or was just with her because of Albie.
Denzel holds a vigil for Nugget in the Square gardens with all his friends in attendance. Although Ravi thinks it’s pointless, Suki and Vinny insist it could bring Nugget home.
Dorian accosts Rocky and Harvey to entice them to the Pie, Pint and Fight night, but they turn him down.
However, during a game of darts at The Vic, Rocky sneaks off to place a bet. George gives him a tip, and he lays some serious cash down on the fight.
Harvey arrives and tells Rocky off for breaking his promise not to bet, but Rocky waves his fears away.
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