1. Linda Carter’s Blackmail Dilemma Linda Carter faces turmoil when a contact

of Dean Wicks confronts her at the Queen Vic, offering a

dubious deal. Elaine Peacock orders the man out, but in private, Linda seems tempted by the offer.

Despite Johnny’s efforts to dissuade her, Linda falls back into old habits, turning to alcohol. The next morning, she wakes up hungover and misses Annie’s dentist appointment, causing concern for Elaine

. During the appointment, the dentist highlights Annie’s neglected dental care, leaving Linda defensive and distressed. Seeking advice from Jack Branning about her trial, Linda is further shaken when she receives a blackmail letter while working at the pub. She and Johnny try to figure out the sender, leading to a tense scene at the Vic. Upstairs, Johnny comforts Linda, unaware that the blackmailer is visiting Dean. Who could it be?

**2. Rees’ Postmortem Panic and Phil Mitchell’s Demands**

Rees panics about Debb’s postmortem results, but Sonia Fowler reassures him it’s routine. However, his anxiety spikes when Eve spots him with Debb’s old wedding ring. Things get worse when Phil Mitchell demands a return on a fake investment within 24 hours. Rees, unable to pay, concocts another lie for Sonia. As tensions mount, Rees’ web of deceit begins to unravel. Will Phil’s wrath expose Rees’ dark secret about Debb’s murder?

**3. Eve’s Proposal to Suki Panesar Amid Nish’s Manipulations**

Nish Panesar continues to play puppet master, gifting his granddaughter and meddling in his family’s affairs. Suki and Vinnie Panesar’s lunch at Walford East is interrupted by Nish, who brings Aisha, the widow of Hardeep, whom Nish killed 20 years ago. Suki is shocked to see Aisha, leading to an emotional confrontation. As they head to the Vic with Eve, Nish plants seeds of doubt about Suki’s relationship with Aisha. Eve is initially annoyed but softens after a chat with Suki. Confiding in Stacey Slater, Eve realizes Nish’s manipulation and decides to propose to Suki at the pub, in front of Aisha, Stacey, and the Panesars. How will Suki respond, and has Nish’s scheming damaged or strengthened their bond?

**4. Bobby Beale’s Suspicions About Cindy and Junior**

Cindy Beale grows frustrated with Junior’s work distractions and tries to make him jealous by having an innocent drink with Harry. Later, Cindy and Junior sleep together at the Beale home. They plan another rendezvous, but their plans are disrupted when Peter Beale can’t run Beale’s Eels. Cindy promotes Bobby to manager, but he struggles with the responsibility. Suspicious of Cindy’s “migraine,” Bobby heads home just as Cindy and Junior are upstairs. Will Bobby catch them in the act?

**5. Sparks Between Anna Knight and Freddy Slater**

Freddy Slater tries to locate Stevie Mitchell, but soon finds himself entangled in potential romance. When Anna Knight joins him to take Mo birdwatching after being stood up by Bobby, sparks fly. Mo notices the chemistry and encourages Anna to consider her feelings for Freddy. Will Anna leave Bobby for Freddy, and what will this mean for their relationships?

Next week’s “EastEnders” promises a series of dramatic twists and emotional confrontations as these storylines unfold. Tune in to see how the residents of Albert Square navigate their turbulent lives.