Walford is gripped by outrage and heartbreak as a shocking act of disrespect rocks the community — someone has deliberately set fire to Martin’s memorial. As emotions boil over, questions swirl and tensions erupt, threatening to tear families apart all over again.

The episode opens with the raw aftermath of the fire, with Lily lashing out in pain and disbelief. Furious that no one seems to be making the investigation a top priority, she accuses those closest to her of not caring enough. When she lashes out at her mum for showing up to the funeral in no fit state, tensions hit a boiling point. The truth spills out — accusations of drinking, emotional abandonment, and unresolved grief pour into the open. Lily isn’t just angry; she’s devastated. She’s been carrying the weight of a broken family and desperately wishes her mum had been more present during the darkest times.

Despite the emotional storm, her mum vows to make things right. With renewed determination, she promises to uncover who desecrated Martin’s memorial — and to ensure they pay for it. Her mission is clear: justice for Martin.

Meanwhile, residents of the Square grow increasingly suspicious. The fire was no accident — an accelerant was used, and it becomes clear someone wanted to send a message. As word spreads, a name begins to surface: Ruby. A witness reportedly saw her near the scene, and whispers about her being behind the blaze start to gather momentum. But is she really guilty?

Ruby shows up on Stacey’s doorstep, desperate and scared. She insists she didn’t do it and pleads for Stacey to believe her. But Stacey, full of anger and grief, doesn’t want to hear it. She accuses Ruby of jealousy — of never being able to accept that Martin truly loved her. The two women clash fiercely, unearthing past betrayals, broken promises, and a rivalry that never healed. Stacey is convinced Ruby set the fire out of spite. But Ruby has her own truth: she says Martin died in her arms and claimed she was the love of his life.

Things take another twist when Jack arrives with a crucial piece of evidence — a picture of a scorched bottle found at the scene, likely used to accelerate the fire. It casts doubt over Ruby’s involvement. Jack urges Stacey to look carefully before jumping to conclusions. Could it be someone else entirely?

As new suspicions arise, Ruby pleads again: if she’s arrested, she could lose custody of Roman. But Stacey’s not moved — she’s focused on what’s best for the children and the family Martin left behind.

Then comes the bombshell moment. Amid the chaos, Lily spots a familiar water bottle in the evidence photo — one she remembers seeing just the day before. When she confronts someone close to her, everything clicks. The accused tries to deny it at first, but their panic gives them away.

The episode ends in gut-wrenching silence as Lily realizes the horrifying truth: the person who torched Martin’s memorial isn’t some distant enemy — it’s someone from right under their roof. Betrayal, grief, and rage collide as the family begins to unravel.

This emotional rollercoaster in EastEnders explores themes of love, loyalty, and how far people will go to protect their own secrets. With accusations flying and new truths surfacing, one question remains: can this broken family survive yet another betrayal?