Tensions in Walford reach a breaking point as Phil and Grant Mitchell’s fractured relationship finally shatters beyond repair. After years of turbulent history, Grant makes an effort to reconnect with his brother, hoping to mend old wounds. Encouraged by a mutual acquaintance, he is urged to stop running from the past and face Phil directly.

Upon visiting Phil, Grant attempts to lighten the mood with small talk, commenting on the friendly atmosphere and making comparisons to classic films. He even brings fresh clothes for Phil, but the tension between them is undeniable. The weight of unspoken words lingers, and when Grant finally tries to express his regret for abandoning Phil in a time of need, emotions erupt.

Phil, still scarred by the past, doesn’t hold back. He recalls the countless times Grant walked away when things got tough—most notably, when their mother, Peggy, was in her final days. While Grant reminisces about their mother’s reign over the Square, Phil challenges him on where he was when she needed him the most. The bitterness runs deep, and Phil makes it clear that his brother’s absence left wounds that never truly healed. 

Frustrated and filled with resentment, Phil delivers a devastating blow—he no longer considers Grant family. With finality, he declares that Grant is dead to him, severing their bond for good. The once-unbreakable Mitchell brothers now stand as strangers, divided by betrayal and years of unresolved pain.

As Grant processes the harsh reality of Phil’s words, it’s clear that this marks the end of an era for the Mitchells. Whether this separation is truly permanent remains to be seen, but for now, Phil has cut all ties, leaving Grant with nothing but regret.