Next week on EastEnders, Nicola Mitchell’s hidden sins threaten to explode in devastating fashion, as the walls around her secret begin to close in.

Nicola (Laura Doddington) has been keeping a terrible truth under wraps: four years ago, she was involved in the death of Shireen — her son Harry’s (Elijah Holloway) girlfriend — and the body was secretly buried by Nicola’s gang at a now-abandoned warehouse in Dartford.

Recently, tensions rose after Nicola reconciled with Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian). Teddy unknowingly planned to partner with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) to transform the Dartford site into a major development project called Paradise Park — the very same site hiding Shireen’s remains. Nicola, terrified the body would be discovered, tried to persuade Teddy to scrap the project, but he refused, believing the work could help clear their family’s name and rebuild their future.

The situation spins even further out of control when Junior is forced to leave the project temporarily, leaving Teddy to recruit new builders — and Nicola watching helplessly as construction moves closer to uncovering her deadly secret.

When Teddy reveals he went behind Nicola’s back to secure the Dartford site, she explodes in anger, accusing him of betraying their trust. Teddy, feeling equally betrayed over past issues, holds firm. Despite Nicola’s pleas, he insists the project will continue — and it’s happening fast.

Meanwhile, Nicola is confronted by an old associate who reminds her of the insurance policy she foolishly left behind: a diamond bracelet she lost years ago, now buried with Shireen’s body. If the body is found, the bracelet will tie Nicola to the crime — and send her straight to prison.

Desperate, Nicola tries to recruit help to dig up the body before the project starts. She approaches Ravi, offering £10,000 to move the corpse discreetly. However, Ravi refuses at the last moment, unwilling to risk jail for Nicola’s sake. Worse, word of Nicola’s disturbing request begins to spread, putting her under even greater scrutiny.

Teddy, meanwhile, grows suspicious after overhearing unsettling conversations. When Nicola tries to deny everything, Teddy confronts her directly, demanding the truth. She finally admits the body beneath the site belongs to Shireen — and that if it’s found, Harry’s entire world will collapse.

Nicola tries to justify her actions, claiming it was an accident caused by one of her heavies years ago, but the damage is done. Teddy is horrified, realizing just how far Nicola is willing to go to protect herself — even if it means risking the family’s future.

As construction work is poised to begin, Nicola’s desperation reaches a fever pitch. She tries again to find a way to remove the body quietly, but her options are rapidly dwindling. Meanwhile, Teddy — torn between loyalty and outrage — considers whether he should protect Nicola or expose her for the sake of their sons.

The drama hits a chilling new high when Nicola, left alone at the site, is confronted by a shadowy figure. Is it someone connected to Shireen? A worker who stumbled across the truth? Or an enemy ready to bring Nicola’s whole world crashing down?

Adding even more chaos, Nicola’s reckless actions cause friction between her and the rest of the Mitchell family. Barney, their younger son, notices the tension, and Harry remains blissfully unaware — for now.

At the heart of it all, Nicola must grapple with her own guilt, fear, and crumbling control. As the first shovel hits the ground at Paradise Park, it’s clear that Nicola’s time is running out.

If Shireen’s body — and the diamond bracelet — are unearthed, Nicola could face ruin, and the Mitchells could be destroyed forever. But how far will she go to keep the past buried? And what will happen if Teddy decides he can’t protect her anymore?

Viewers can expect explosive confrontations, shocking revelations, and a final race against time. Nicola’s world is about to fall apart — and there’s no telling who will be left standing when the truth comes out.

EastEnders fans, brace yourselves: the past never stays buried for long. 🔥