Next week on EastEnders, Avani terminates her pregnancy, Stacey reports Joel to the police, and Elaine falls victim to an attack…
For more, here’s our round-up of the biggest moments set to unfold on Albert Square.
Plus, for even more soap news, check out our collection of 41 spoiler pictures from next week’s episodes.
1. Eve stands by Avani
As Avani deals with morning sickness, Eve urges Suki to tell Ravi and Priya that their daughter is pregnant.
Later on, Avani feels self-conscious while attending Amy’s hot tub party and moves toward an alcoholic drink. Suki and Eve then arrive to check on the teenager, which causes a huge argument to take place.
Sympathetic, Eve chases after Avani, before they share an honest conversation about how the 16-year-old really feels. As a result, Eve agrees to support Avani’s choice to have a termination.
2. Stacey files a police report
With Lily due back in Walford, Stacey looks forward to her daughter’s homecoming. However, Freddie and Jean lower the mood when they reveal to Stace that content from her Secret Cam account has been leaked online.
It doesn’t take long for the mum-of-three to suspect that Joel is behind the violating act, so she confronts him at the café. Witnessing the exchange, Ross rushes Joel home, where the teenager hands over his laptop and convinces his dad that he’s not responsible for the crime.
Later, Stacey remains certain that Joel is the perpetrator and reports him to the police.
3. Harry makes a discovery
Once Harry learns that Ravi and Okie are conducting illegal business from Kojo’s flat, the mechanic tries to intervene on the sly. But not long afterwards, Ravi reacts to news that he has tax issues by telling Harry and Okie that they need to up their game.
Will Harry continue to abide by Ravi’s orders?
4. Joel feels confident
Knowing that Stacey has reported him, Joel remains sure that he will be able to stay out of trouble. Eventually, Stacey receives word from the police about the outcome of their investigation.
Given Joel’s previous brush with the law, will the teenager be taken in for questioning?
5. Suki’s suspicions are raised
As Suki and Eve make excuses to head out, Suki feels suspicious about their movements, although is still unaware that they plan to visit the clinic.
Meanwhile, Stacey persuades Suki that she must come clean to Ravi and Priya about their daughter’s pregnancy. As a result, Suki heads home to finally tell the protective parents the truth.
Later in the week, Priya and Avani direct their fury at Suki as the family deal with the enormity of Avani’s termination.
Next, nasty Joel learns about the abortion and feels angry that he wasn’t involved in the decision.
6. Patrick struggles to cope
After returning home from hospital, Patrick suffers with feelings of anxiety. Eventually, Howie is devastated to realise just how much Oscar’s break-in has shaken his loved one.
How long will Patrick’s trauma linger over him – and can Howie help?
7. Elaine is attacked
After Kojo is gifted an expensive watch by Okie, George can’t help but feel concerned. However, the former landlord feels reluctant to involve himself and risk being viewed as a meddling big brother.
So, when Elaine suggests that she investigate the situation, George feels gratitude for her help. This leads Elaine to visit The Arches, where she finds Kojo surrounded by a group of menacing men.
As Elaine is thrown to the ground, how badly hurt is she?
Prior to this, Elaine and Cindy both discover that George is now romantically involved with Nicola.
8. Priya makes a plea
Having heard about Avani’s termination, Joel storms over to confront the vulnerable teenager at her house. At No 5a, Joel tries to provoke Ravi, but Priya begs her ex to keep his temper under control.
Subsequently, Joel spots Avani and starts to cruelly berate her. The exchange soon escalates, before Vicki steps in and drags her boyfriend’s son away. Back at home, Vicki reprimands Joel but finds herself stunned by his response.
Also, Honey and Zack both receive news on the job front.
9. Gina goes on a date
It’s no secret that Harry and Gina have eyes for each other, but they’re yet to officially move their friendship to the next level. That said, the pair are set to make a bold statement when they head out to The Vic for a date.
Will there be a new relationship in Walford before the night is up?
10. Kojo puts faith in Okie
With Kojo and Elaine circled by gangsters, Okie arrives at just the right time to save them both.
Thankful, Kojo and Elaine later explain to George and Harry that they were rescued by Ravi’s right-hand man. In turn, Kojo decides to trust Okie with the key to his flat.
Should Kojo and Harry now sleep with one eye open?
11. Honey makes plans
Mr Lister returns, as Honey makes plans to take over his market job.
Before the week is over, Honey and Zack both receive job-related news.
