After two decades of emotional silence, EastEnders just reignited one of its most turbulent family sagas — and Alfie Moon is right in the middle of it. In a stunning twist, Alfie discovers that Zoe Slater, Kat’s estranged daughter, has secretly been staying in Walford… only to bolt to Barcelona before confronting her mother.

But this isn’t a casual escape. This is a flight from something, maybe even someone, terrifying. As Stacey explains to Alfie, Zoe claimed to be in trouble — yet the story didn’t quite add up. Now, questions hang in the air: What is Zoe running from? And more importantly, who?

Alfie, ever the emotional knight, makes a bold promise: “I’m gonna bring her home.” But his journey is wrapped in lies. He tells Kat he’s flying to Australia to help Spencer, not revealing he’s actually tracing Zoe’s steps. The layers of deceit begin to mount, pushing Alfie closer to the edge as he balances loyalty, guilt, and desperation.

Kat, meanwhile, is trying to steady herself. She’s planning a wedding. She wants stability. But Alfie’s sudden departure — cloaked in half-truths — cuts deep. “How about being my hero?” she pleads. Her vulnerability is raw, reminding us just how fragile her world really is.

What elevates this storyline is the emotional stakes. It’s not just about Zoe’s absence, it’s about redemption — Kat trying to make up for the lies that drove her daughter away. Alfie, stepping into the role of protector, might believe he’s saving Zoe, but in doing so, he risks losing the one person who still trusts him.

So many questions remain:
Will Zoe accept Alfie’s help?
Will Kat uncover the truth before he returns?
And will Zoe’s secret finally shatter the already strained Slater family?

One thing is clear — the road to healing is paved with heartbreak, and EastEnders is once again proving it’s the master of emotional devastation.