GRAY Atkins is one step ahead of Chelsea Fox who is holding out hope she can leave him and Walford behind with her son Jordan.
But her best efforts are thwarted and she could soon be giving up altogether. Here’s the lowdown on next week’s EastEnders spoilers.
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1. Gray’s evil plan
Growing suspicious of Chelsea, Gray goes at unbelievable lengths to keep her close.
Doubting her loyalty to him, the lawyer installs security cameras to track her every move.
Toby Alexander Smith‘s character goes a step further by registering the birth of their son alone.
Gray then gifts a framed copy of the document with his name to his distraught wife, letting her know she is trapped.
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2. Chelsea faces drugging hell
Zaraah Abrahams’ Chelsea is desperately trying to flee Albert Square with new-born Jordan by making sure Gray doesn’t appear on his birth certificate.
But when Gray manages to register the birth of their son behind her back, a deflated Chelsea will confide in her mother Denise.
Assuming her daughter is simply tired, Denise will give her some pills to help her sleep
Denise will then recommend Gray books an appointment with a GP to see if she can receive any help, unaware that this could help the serial killer tighten his grip on the beautician.
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3. Stuart catches Rainie cheating
After pushing Rainie away following his cancer diagnosis, Stuart is convinced she is cheating on him with Mick.
In need of proof, and after Rainie lies to him about a bouquet of flowers that was given to her by The Vic landlord, Stuart follows her in the market.
He finds her with Mick and takes this as confirmation that they are having an affair.
And when Mick is confronted by another character about a supposed secret relationship, Stuart’s suspicion only grows.
But appearances can be deceiving as Rainie has, in reality, been seeking advice to help her husband with his health.
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4. Mick is confronted over affair with Janine
Trouble is looming on the horizon for Danny Dyer‘s Mick.
Approached by Janine ahead of a meeting with a social worker over her daughter Scarlett, Mick is asked to fake being a couple with her.
A request the estranged husband of Linda Carter accepts under one condition: nobody in Albert Square must known.
However, a suspicious Jay quickly understand Janine’s plan.
He proceeds to berate Mick in front of many other residents about his affair with Janine, highlighting her past.
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5. Jay gets his revenge
A seething Jay is completing his community payback after being thrown to the wolves for Janine’s car theft scheme.
Observing the scene and noticing Honey’s embarrassment, Janine is pleased to know she managed to save herself.
But when social worker Claire asks Jay for a character reference for Janine, Jay takes an immense pleasure at telling her who she really is.
Later on, Jay enjoys telling Janine that he revealed her true colours to Claire, sent to investigate her over 9-year-old Scarlett.
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6. Phil’s dilemma
Told his fate by DCI Samantha Keeble, Phil is also presented with a deal.
DCI Keeble suggests he becomes an informant in order to escape life behind bars for Vincent’s death, while giving him Phil will have 24 hours to make a decision.
But when his lawyer Ritchie urges him to take the deal, the villain makes a devastating decision to do otherwise, refusing to grass on anyone.
Upon his refusal, DCI Keeble gives him another week to make up his mind.
And although he is not one to give information away, Phil has fallen for Kat Slater.
To avoid alarming her, he even told her he only faced a couple of years behind bars.
Will love make him change his mind?
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7. Rocky seeks Sonia’s forgiveness
Shown how to use a laptop by Nancy Carter, Rocky is confronted by Mick over using inappropriate websites in The Vic.
Embarrassed, Rocky is also called out in front of Sonia, whom he attempted to steal money from alongside Dotty.
But Sonia and Rocky quickly share a smile, prompting Rocky to try and give her money in order to make amends.
Is Sonia ready to forgive and forget?
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