EastEnders has introduced a sinister blackmail plot for Linda Carter, as Dean Wicks’

murder trial approaches. Linda has recently been struggling with her guilt surrounding

her Christmas Day killing of Keanu Taylor and has begun drinking heavily again to help

her cope. She gave a false statement that led to Dean being charged with Keanu’s murder, but as he pleaded not guilty at last week’s hearing, a trial will be held in September. linda carter, fraser, eastenders Linda is worried about having to take the stand and the case falling apart at the trial, but she has been reassured by the likes of Sharon and Johnny. In scenes that will air next week, things get a lot more complicated for Linda when she is confronted by a contact of Dean’s called Fraser, who offers her a mysterious deal – the details of which are being kept secret for now. Elaine gets involved and asks Fraser to leave, but his proposition has clearly resonated as Linda seems tempted to take the deal. linda carter, elaine peacock, eastenders Related: How to see EastEnders’ Tracy-Ann Oberman in her new role Johnny desperately tries to talk her out of the idea, convinced it is a mistake, before a conflicted Linda hits the bottle once again. She wakes up hungover the next day, having forgotten about Annie’s dentist appointment, with Elaine left concerned about her daughter.

Linda gets defensive about her parenting when Elaine offers to take Annie to her appointment, but she is shocked to find out that her child’s dental care has deteriorated recently. linda carter, eastenders BBC Related: EastEnders star explains Vinny and Ravi’s rivalry amid Nish drama Linda asks Jack for advice on the upcoming trial, but later in the week she makes a shocking discovery when she finds a blackmail letter addressed to her. She and Johnny try to find out who could have sent the letter, before Johnny later informs Denise and Sharon about a recent development. Linda arrives home to a second letter, and as she is already struggling, this new blackmail plot tips her over the edge. linda carter, fraser, eastenders BBC Related: EastEnders casts Laila Rouass as face from Suki and Nish’s past Advertisement – Continue Reading Below She loses control and causes a scene in The Vic, accusing several individuals of being the blackmailer. Johnny calms his mum down and consoles her upstairs, as they work out what to do next. But what they don’t know is the mysterious blackmailer is currently visiting Dean in prison… Who is blackmailing Linda, and what do they want?