Grief has taken its toll on the Slaters, with Stacey and her children struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss of Martin Fowler. His tragic death in the aftermath of the Queen Vic explosion last month has left a gaping hole in their lives, and emotions are running high as they prepare for his funeral.
Harvey, meanwhile, has felt like an outsider as the family mourns. However, he was grateful for the chance to comfort Lily when she had trouble soothing baby Charlie earlier in the week. Using an old football shirt of Martin’s, Harvey unknowingly provided a small moment of solace for the infant, as the familiar scent helped her drift off to sleep.
Believing he was doing something thoughtful, Harvey took it upon himself to turn the shirt into a keepsake blanket for Lily. What he didn’t realize was that the family had specifically chosen that very shirt for Martin to be buried in—an important request made by his young son, Arthur. 
When Harvey presented Lily with the heartfelt gift, she was horrified by his mistake. Yet, rather than telling him the truth, she kept quiet, hoping to avoid any further upset. But the secret couldn’t stay hidden for long.
As the day of the funeral approached, Stacey frantically searched the house for Martin’s beloved football shirt. Ruby Allen had offered to take it to the undertakers, ensuring Martin would be dressed in it for his final farewell. But as Stacey turned the house upside down in a panic, Lily was left with no choice but to confess the truth—Harvey had unknowingly repurposed the shirt.
The revelation sent Stacey into a furious rage. “There’s nothing we can do about it now,” Lily tried to reason, suggesting they keep the blanket as a way to remember Martin. But her words only ignited Stacey’s fury further. “Oh, what, because we’re going to forget him if we don’t have it?!” she snapped before storming out, unable to contain her heartbreak and anger.
With tensions at an all-time high, the fallout of Harvey’s mistake is set to drive an even deeper wedge between him and the Slaters. As the grieving family pushes him further away, will he find a way to make amends, or has he permanently damaged his place in their lives?
