In the tumultuous world of “EastEnders,” Tommy Moon’s life takes a dark turn as his mysterious online friendship becomes a central concern for his parents, Kat Slater and Alfie Moon. After a period of living with Zack Hudson and time spent in foster care due to concerns about his behavior, Tommy’s return home is initially met with optimism. He reveals to Kat and Alfie that he has been communicating with an online friend who recommended a support group for Zack, who has been grappling with the death of Martin Fowler.

However, the situation quickly deteriorates when Tommy’s attachment to his online friend leads to alarming behavior. An outburst from Tommy occurs after Kat reveals she has gotten rid of his computer, preventing him from chatting with his friend. This incident leaves Kat shaken and worried about the nature of Tommy’s online relationship.

Alfie encourages Kat to address the situation by opening up to Tommy about her concerns. Kat invites Tommy to the café, where she attempts to bridge their differences and understand the significance of this online friendship. However, her worries escalate when she returns home from work to find that Mo Harris has left Tommy alone with his younger twin brothers. This perceived lack of trust causes Tommy to shut down, further complicating the situation.

In an attempt to make amends, Kat apologizes to Tommy and gifts him a new games console, hoping to ease his distress. Tommy eagerly sets up the console to resume chatting with his online friend, but Kat’s concern only intensifies. She becomes determined to uncover the identity and nature of this mysterious online pal, leading her to attempt to read their messages.

Alfie catches Kat in the act and urges her to communicate directly with Tommy instead of resorting to snooping. Eventually, Tommy reveals all to his stunned mom, leaving Kat reeling from the admission. The revelation is so significant that Kat struggles to come to terms with it, and when Ian Beale’s son, the character Nugget Gulati, and Denzel Danes overhear her and Alfie discussing it, they taunt Tommy about it, leading to further drama at the Minute Mart.

The pressing question remains: Who is Tommy’s sinister online friend, and what influence do they have on him? As the storyline unfolds, viewers are left to speculate about the potential dangers lurking in the digital world and the impact they can have on vulnerable young individuals. The revelation promises to send shockwaves through the Slater-Moon household and the wider “EastEnders” community.