Next week in Walford, emotions are running high as the residents deal with Martin’s tragic death. The Slater family struggles with their grief, with Stacy unable to cope and turning to alcohol, much to the concern of her children, particularly Lily. As tensions rise between them, Lily begins to resent Stacy.

The funeral brings about emotional farewells, but not without drama. Meanwhile, Ross finds himself caught in a battle with Sharon as he tries to convince her to stay longer in Walford, but he’s hiding something. At the wake, Stacy and Ruby’s already strained relationship reaches a boiling point, leading to a fierce confrontation and secrets being revealed. Stacy’s attempts to fix her bond with Lily fail, and when Martin’s fruit stall is set on fire, Stacy takes matters into her own hands, vowing to uncover the truth behind the arson, despite Jack’s warnings to leave it to the police.

Ruby, feeling the weight of the conflict with Stacy, decides it’s time to leave Walford, and Jean urges her daughter to focus on healing instead of continuing the feud. The situation in Walford continues to spiral as secrets, grief, and broken relationships threaten to tear everyone apart.