The gripping murder storyline on EastEnders takes a dramatic twist as Reiss Colwell’s dark secrets come to light, leaving Sonia Fowler’s fate hanging in the balance. Reiss’s fatal error may have sealed his fiancée Sonia’s future behind bars, as she stands trial for a murder she didn’t commit. Last year, Reiss smothered his comatose wife Debbie with a pillow, desperate to avoid costly private healthcare fees. To cover his tracks, he later held Bianca Jackson hostage in a storage unit after she uncovered damning evidence that implicated him in Debbie’s death.

This week, as Sonia’s trial unfolds, the evidence against her appears insurmountable. Her DNA was found on Debbie’s bedding, and CCTV captured her at the care home on the night of the murder. Worse, Sonia hadn’t signed the visitor log, adding to the suspicion surrounding her. With the odds stacked against her, she faces the chilling possibility of life in prison.

While Sonia’s ex-husband Martin Fowler attends court to show support, Reiss is conspicuously absent. Instead, he visits Bianca, who is clearly in poor condition after her harrowing ordeal. Despite the dire circumstances, Reiss assures Bianca that he’s determined to exonerate Sonia, though his actions suggest otherwise. Bianca, visibly disoriented and struggling, advises Reiss to confront the care home nurse who provided a key witness statement linking Sonia to the scene of the crime.

In an act of desperation, Reiss approaches the nurse and urges her to re-examine the records, hoping to uncover a mistake in her testimony. However, his plan backfires spectacularly. The nurse is visibly alarmed by his sudden visit and accuses him of intimidation, vowing to report his actions to the jury. Reiss dismisses her warning, convinced he is doing the right thing, but his reckless behavior only further complicates Sonia’s case.

Later that evening, Martin confronts Reiss at his home, demanding an explanation for his absence at Sonia’s trial. As tensions rise, Sonia’s solicitor arrives with devastating news: Reiss’s interference has jeopardized Sonia’s defense and potentially implicated him in legal trouble of his own.

The question now is whether this marks the beginning of Reiss’s unraveling. Has Bianca, in her fragile state, orchestrated these events to expose Reiss’s guilt? Or will Reiss’s desperate attempts to manipulate the situation lead to his ultimate downfall? As the trial continues, the truth is on the verge of exploding, promising a shocking conclusion that will leave Walford residents reeling.