1. **Stevie Mitchell’s Secret Family Arrives and Phil Goes Too Far**
Stevie Mitchell faces serious accusations of stealing charity money meant for
Lola Pierce Brown. Confronted by Will Mitchell at the Queen Vic, Will initially
tries to deceive Stevie. Despite defending Stevie from Phil’s suspicions, Will eventually runs off when Phil continues to doubt Stevie’s innocence. A heated confrontation later results in Will accidentally knocking Stevie down and fleeing the scene. Phil witnesses the incident and calls an ambulance. At the hospital, Stevie is diagnosed with a concussion but is expected to recover. The arrival of Stevie’s son Teddy and nephews Harry and Barney heightens family tensions. Billy ends his relationship with Stevie, who then deceives Teddy about recent events. Suspicious, Teddy starts investigating, leading him to follow Billy and Will around Albert Square, demanding answers about Stevie’s hospitalization. Meanwhile, Harry bonds with Penny Branning, and Barney learns about life in Walford from Amy Nandra-Har.
2. **Phil Mitchell Goes Too Far in His Bid to Help Will**
Phil confronts Will about the situation with Stevie and Kyle, leading Will to confess. Will apologizes to Stevie, who forgives him just as Teddy interrupts. During a football gathering, Jay and Kyle’s father accuse Phil of terrorizing his child, leading to a serious confrontation.
3. **Zack Hudson Uncovers Denzel Dan’s and Nugget’s Steroid Use**
Sharon convinces Zack to join a youth boxing tournament and urges Nugget and Denzel to participate. Nugget, feeling anxious, considers increasing his medication, but Denzel advises against it. On the day of the event, Zack decides Nugget shouldn’t participate due to health concerns, leading to tensions as Nugget lashes out at Denzel. Zack suspects steroid use among the boys, but Ravi dismisses the concerns. This storyline raises important questions about the boys’ well-being, with support available via With You for mental health and substance dependency issues.
4. **Cindy Beale Reaches Out to Lover Junior Knight**
Cindy comforts Junior after his son Xavier doesn’t call as planned. Despite lingering chemistry between Cindy and Junior, she faces a dilemma: will she give in to temptation again or stay loyal to Ian Beale? This is especially shocking for viewers after Cindy previously slept with Junior just moments after his father, George, rejected her. Will George or Ian find out about this affair?
5. **Maya Hon Caught Out by Jean**
Jean becomes jealous when Harvey invites Maya to watch the England Euros at the Queen Vic. Maya wins Jean over by being extra nice, but Jean grows suspicious when Maya takes a long time making tea. Will Jean catch Maya up to no good?
6. **Freddie Slater Pulls Out All the Stops for Bobby Beale and Anna Knight**
Freddie helps Bobby plan a romantic date to impress Anna, raising the question of whether Anna will realize Freddie’s role in making the evening special. With their history together and Anna now dating Bobby, doubts arise about whether Anna should be with Freddie instead.
Prepare for a week full of twists and emotional moments as these storylines unfold on EastEnders!