THEO Hawthorne has been making Stacey Slater's life a nightmare after she rejected his advances.
The beloved EastEnders character played by Lacey Turner strikes back next week in an explosive showdown with the creepy teacher.
With a new-born granddaughter at home and Lily facing doubts about motherhood, Stacey Slater is under extreme pressure in her home, which Theo has only made worse.
The troublesome character portrayed by William Ellis took a liking to Stacey upon finding her secret sex work online but his feelings quickly evolved into an unhealthy obsession.
When Stacey finally learned the truth about all of his actions, she refused to have anything to do with him which only led Theo to cause more trouble for her.
Unable to cope with his interference any longer, Stacey tries to get a Stalking Protection Order against him and, in scenes airing next week on BBC One, she's nervous ahead of the hearing.
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But when Martin Fowler (James Bye) arrives and shows her the Secret Cam posters Theo plastered all over the Square, Stacey is fuming and goes to confront the teacher who is already off to court smartly dressed.
Fearing that Theo's image might sway the magistrate, Stacey decides to attend the hearing and speak.
She arrives to hear DS Garrett laying out the case against Theo before his solicitor Mr Rath addresses the court.
As Theo's solicitor tears apart Stacey's reputation and character, she can hold back no longer – will her explosive temper get the best of her?
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The fallout of the magistrate's decision has far-reaching consequences for Stacey.
Meanwhile, Theo makes it clear that the magistrate's ruling hasn't changed anything for him – he's determined that Stacey loves him as much as he loves her, and they are meant to be together.
Later on, Theo breaks into the Slater house while Stacey is home alone, and a shocking incident unfolds.
Could Theo try to hurt Stacey?
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After suspecting he was up to no good with her pregnant daughter Lily, Stacey allowed Theo into her life as he insisted his intentions were pure.
Theo tutored Lily for free and created a bond with Stacey in the hopes she would, one day, fall for him.
Unfortunately, his seemingly kind nature wasn't enough for Stacey to be under his spell and she made it clear that she felt no chemistry between them.
Will she ever be rid of Theo?
EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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