EastEnders’ Sonia Fowler is set to make a big decision about her future, as Reiss Colwell’s
scheming continues. Reiss has recently been struggling for money, but last week he was thrown
a lifeline when he was offered some work by Sharon. In scenes that will air next week, Reiss
gets more worrying news, when he is told by Debbie’s care home that she will be moved if he doesn’t pay the outstanding money. Related: Best streaming services Desperate, he intends to scam Sharon about a VAT receipt, but he goes back on his plan when she gets emotional about Keanu’s death. After visiting Debbie, he decides to head home and tell Sonia the extent of his money woes, but first, Sonia has some good news. Reiss comes clean about their debt, then continues his scam by telling Sharon that he made a mistake about the VAT bill, and she must pay up by tomorrow. Related: EastEnders star Shona McGarty announces engagement In a bid to generate more cash, Sonia and Reiss both look for extra work, but Reiss ends up getting temporary work with Kim at Fox & Hair – which should be interesting!
When Reiss asks Sharon about the outstanding funds, Phil overhears and is bemused. Sharon agrees to pay the debt, but Phil demands to know what is going on. As Sharon explains to Phil that she has taken her eye off the accounts recently, guilty Reiss quickly makes his escape. Related: Danny Dyer explains why he quit EastEnders Reiss lies to Sonia once again and says he has found a solution to the care home debt – but Sharon then arrives asking for the missing VAT receipt.
Sonia speaks to Martin about her money woes, before she goes to the care home to spend time with Debbie, where she vows to look after her. Making a big decision, Sonia decides to sell No.25 for some extra money and meets with an estate agent to get the ball rolling. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Related: Former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite confirms next role She is reluctant to sell her house, but a conversation with Lauren, Jack and Martin makes her realise that she needs to invest in her future with Reiss. Feeling more hopeful, Sonia is cooking Reiss a meal when Lauren and Martin arrive and reveal their true feelings about her partner. Sonia is unhappy about their interference, and she kicks them out the house. But have they put doubt in Sonia’s mind?
