Will Her Grandmothers Raise Her Baby? | This Week On EastEnders

In Walford this week, the Mitchell Square tension spirals as the storyline of Avani’s pregnancy, secrecy, and her grandmothers’ influence takes a dramatic new turn. What begins as youthful chatter at a party quickly snowballs into one of the most emotionally charged dilemmas the Square has seen in years. At the center of it all is Avani, a teenager caught between the weight of her own choices and the control of those around her—particularly her grandmother and Eve, who both have their own ideas about the baby’s future.

The episode kicks off with Avani trying to enjoy some normal teenage fun—an evening party with her friends. But her lighthearted comments about “surrogacy money” quickly unravel into something much darker. Her peers question whether she’s treating the situation like a “sweet deal” instead of grappling with the reality of pregnancy. One minute, she’s joking about a new wardrobe, and the next, she’s caught in a storm of accusations about whether she’s truly making choices for herself—or if her grandmother has already decided what will happen to the baby.

This raises the central question tormenting Avani: is this really her decision, or has her autonomy been stripped away? Her friends remind her of horror stories where lies about paternity ripped families apart, leaving children confused about their identities. For Avani, this fear hits too close to home. With every passing day, she feels sicker, her clothes tighter, her body no longer her own. She’s stuck between wanting to reclaim her youth and fearing that going against her grandmother’s wishes will shatter her family.

Later at the party, tensions spill over. Despite trying to downplay her pregnancy with excuses—like pretending to be on her period to avoid drinking—Avani’s frustration explodes. She snaps at Barney, who won’t stop reminding her about the pregnancy, accusing him of caring only about “the baby” and not her. The breaking point comes when she blurts out the words no one expected: she wants an abortion. But she begs Eve not to tell anyone, terrified that her grandmother will once again sway her into continuing the pregnancy. Eve promises to stand by her side, to keep her secret, and even accompany her to the clinic. It’s a moment of solidarity—but one steeped in dread, because Avani knows the truth will eventually come out.

Meanwhile, her grandmother and Eve are locked in their own moral tug-of-war. Eve argues for honesty and supporting Avani’s choice, but her grandmother can’t hide her excitement at the thought of raising a baby. She even suggests that once Avani gets far enough into the pregnancy, abortion will no longer be an option, making the decision final by default. These chilling words echo in Eve’s mind, making her realize that Avani’s autonomy is being deliberately undermined.

As events spiral, Avani goes through with the abortion, accompanied quietly by Eve. But instead of feeling relief, she’s left hollow. The weight of secrecy crushes her—another truth she must hide. When she admits she just wants her mother, it becomes painfully clear how alone she feels. The inevitable confrontation soon erupts. Her family discovers the truth, and the fallout is explosive. Her grandmother lashes out, accusing Eve of betrayal and manipulation. But Avani, standing in the eye of the storm, admits that the choice was hers—she wanted to end the pregnancy. Her words silence the room, but the damage is already done.

The confrontation intensifies when Ravi storms in, demanding answers about who the father is. Avani admits it was Joel, sparking even more fury as the blame game begins. Ravi’s anger at Joel nearly turns violent, with accusations of irresponsibility and betrayal. Joel, caught off guard, insists he didn’t even know Avani was pregnant. The tension between the families explodes in public, dragging private shame into the harsh light of Walford’s gossip mill.

Through it all, Avani’s pain becomes unbearable. The physical aftermath of her abortion is compounded by her family’s bitter arguments, their inability to see that what she needed most was compassion. For once, she doesn’t want secrets or lies—she just wants honesty, support, and love. But instead, she’s drowning in blame and shame, while her grandmother’s dream of raising a baby is shattered.

In a quieter moment afterward, Eve reflects on her own past—how she never had the chance to become a mother, how she lost her family when she came out, and how loneliness became her constant companion. For Eve, supporting Avani wasn’t just about choice—it was about giving her the freedom she herself never had. Her confession adds another emotional layer, highlighting the generational cycle of hurt, expectations, and loss.

Elsewhere in Walford, the fallout spreads. Oscar, a newcomer trying to make amends for past mistakes, offers unexpected comfort as he bonds with Patrick and Yolande over dominoes. His presence brings an odd sense of calm amid the chaos, a reminder that people can change, even when weighed down by their pasts. But not everyone is convinced of his sincerity, hinting that his redemption arc may not be as simple as it seems.

By the week’s end, EastEnders leaves viewers with one burning question: who truly has the right to decide Avani’s future? Is it Avani herself, struggling to reclaim her teenage life after such a heavy burden, or her grandmother and Eve, who were already planning to raise the child as their own? And with Ravi and Joel now pulled into the mess, how much more turmoil will this revelation unleash on Walford?

One thing is certain—the fallout from Avani’s decision will haunt the Square for weeks to come, testing loyalties, unraveling family bonds, and forcing everyone to confront uncomfortable truths.