The truth is finally catching up with Reiss in EastEnders, as Sonia’s shocking discovery threatens to unravel his dark web of lies. After evading justice for so long, Reiss’ sinister past is finally laid bare, leaving Sonia devastated and desperate for answers.
It all started last year when Reiss smothered his comatose wife, Debbie. Instead of owning up to his crime, he cunningly allowed Sonia—who was pregnant at the time—to take the fall. She spent months behind bars, awaiting trial, until an unexpected confession from her sister, Bianca Jackson, abruptly halted the proceedings.
Once released, Sonia was determined to uncover the full truth. She enlisted her uncle, Jack Branning, to retrieve Bianca’s confession tape. However, nothing could prepare Sonia for what she saw. The footage showed a frazzled and distressed Bianca revealing disturbing details about Debbie’s murder. Unbeknownst to her, she was speaking from a storage container—where Reiss had been holding her captive.
Reiss panicked when the video resurfaced, realizing that his dark secrets were at risk of exposure. With no other options left, he resorted to drastic measures. He forced Bianca to take a lethal dose of pills, convincing her that she had no way out. Convinced she would be dead, he packed a bag full of cleaning supplies, prepared to cover up his crime.
Meanwhile, Sonia was left reeling after watching the confession. Lauren Branning, trying to defend Bianca, was equally in the dark about the full extent of Reiss’ sinister actions. While they struggled with the shocking revelation, an even more terrifying situation was unfolding at the lockup.
Reiss arrived, expecting to find Bianca lifeless, only to discover she was still alive. He demanded that she go through with his twisted plan, but before he could force her hand, a crucial text message changed everything. Bianca had been rushed to the hospital due to complications with her pregnancy.
A nurse later confirmed that Bianca had suffered a premature rupture of membranes, though she still had a chance at carrying the pregnancy to full term. It was also revealed that she was expecting a baby girl. In a moment of panic, Reiss rushed to be by her side, forgetting to properly secure the storage unit where she had been kept chained since November.
Desperate to escape, Bianca struggled against the restraints, knowing this was likely her only chance at freedom. Meanwhile, back home, Sonia was grappling with her next move. She had been on the verge of deleting Bianca’s confession when something caught her eye—an eerie reflection in the mirror behind Bianca.
The unmistakable sight of a dollhouse, positioned opposite her in the baby’s nursery, sent chills down Sonia’s spine. It was damning evidence, proving beyond a doubt that Bianca had been held hostage. The scales finally fell from Sonia’s eyes as she realized the full horror of what Reiss had done.
Meanwhile, as Reiss attempted to sneak away under the cover of darkness, his escape plan hit a snag. His car broke down, forcing him into an unexpected confrontation with Lauren. She saw right through his act, telling him she knew Bianca was incapable of murder. Frantic, Reiss tried to restart his car, but luck was no longer on his side.
As Sonia pieces everything together, will she finally expose Reiss to the authorities? And can Bianca escape before it’s too late? One thing is certain—Reiss’ days of deception are numbered, and the truth is about to come crashing down around him in EastEnders’ most shocking twist yet.