The week ahead in EastEnders promises a storm of emotional upheaval, bitter betrayals, and long-overdue confrontations. At the heart of the drama is Sonia Fowler, who finds herself at the center of a whirlwind of grief, anger, and disillusionment. After the true crime podcast about her tragic history goes viral, thanks to her sister Bianca, Sonia is left reeling. The influx of unwanted attention turns her home into a spectacle, with fans showing up and taking photos of the so-called “murder house.” Sonia, humiliated and betrayed, lashes out at Bianca, who had gone ahead with the interview despite Sonia’s clear objections.

Tensions boil over when Sonia listens to the podcast alongside her daughter Beex. Hearing Bianca trivialize their trauma devastates Sonia, and she demands that Bianca leave her house — and her life. Accusations fly, and both women revisit painful pasts, including Sonia’s fury over Bianca’s previous actions that allowed Whitney’s abuse to go unchecked. The fallout is brutal, with Sonia ultimately declaring she no longer considers Bianca her sister. While Beex tries to mediate and appeals to Sonia’s compassion, a fragile truce seems out of reach. Sonia begins packing her bags, hinting that she may leave Walford for good.

Meanwhile, Bianca’s guilt begins to take hold. She offers a heartfelt apology, bringing with her a jacket that says “Save Our Sonia” — a small token showing she still cares deeply. But Sonia, hardened by recent betrayals, refuses to forgive and insists Bianca leave for good. Is this truly the end of one of EastEnders’ most iconic sibling relationships?

Elsewhere, a storm is brewing in the Slater household. Lily is spiraling out of control. Jean tries to discipline her but struggles, especially when Stacey is too consumed by grief to help. Lily is caught smoking weed and stealing to pay off her dealer friend Avani, signaling a dark new path for the troubled teen. A confrontation with Jean leads Lily to flee once again, making everyone worry for her safety. But the true bombshell comes when it’s revealed that Lily — not Ruby — was behind the fire that destroyed Martin Fowler’s fruit and veg stall.

Ruby, who had returned to Walford in hopes of closure, becomes the unintended scapegoat for the crime. With everyone believing she torched the stall in a fit of grief, Ruby faces losing custody of her son Roman. In a bid to salvage what she can, she sells Martin’s stall back to Ian Beale for financial independence and makes a heartbreaking decision: to leave Walford with Roman and start anew.

Stacey, upon realizing the truth about Lily’s actions, is devastated. She confronts Lily, who accuses her mother of stealing her childhood and even wishes Stacey had died instead of Martin. The confrontation cuts deep, and their mother-daughter bond seems more fractured than ever.

Before leaving, Ruby visits Martin’s grave for one last goodbye. It’s here that Stacey catches up with her, leading to a rare moment of peace and emotional reconciliation between the former best friends. Both women share memories of Martin, allowing themselves to finally grieve together. Ruby then walks off into the sunset with Roman, choosing to honor Martin by changing her son’s last name to Fowler.

With Sonia possibly leaving Walford, Ruby gone, and the Slater family in turmoil, Walford is left shaken. And the question remains: can any of these relationships be repaired, or are these breaks permanent?