Next week on EastEnders, Cat Slater’s world turns upside down as she receives an eerie message tied to her friend Bianca Jackson’s alarming

disappearance. As Bianca becomes entangled in a dangerous plot, Cat’s renewed romance with Alfie Moon faces intense tests, pushing the

couple’s emotional limits. Following a heartfelt reunion with Alfie, where a spontaneous kiss and a humorous fire extinguisher mishap

brought them back together, Cat finally felt like things were falling into place. Alfie’s recent efforts to reconnect with Cat’s son, Tommy, during a crucial social services meeting deepened their bond, leading Cat and Alfie to reconsider their feelings. A lighthearted moment with a fire extinguisher turned into a realization of their love, prompting them to give their relationship another chance.

In the coming episodes, Cat and Alfie enjoy some normalcy as they spend time together with Freddy at a local café. But their tranquility is short-lived when Phil Mitchell, Cat’s ex-husband, arrives and expresses clear disapproval of her rekindled romance with Alfie. Though shaken by the encounter, Cat quickly shifts her focus to a more urgent matter: her friend Bianca has gone missing, leaving her loved ones deeply concerned.

Recently, viewers saw Bianca uncover the dark truth behind Debbie’s death, realizing it was her husband Rice who killed her. Determined to bring him to justice, Bianca planned to go to the police, but Rice manipulated her into meeting him at a secluded location under the pretense of having evidence that could help free Sonia from prison. However, this was a trap. Rice’s twisted plan involved chaining Bianca in a desolate storage container, intending to hold her hostage until Sonia’s trial, which was still months away. With Bianca’s life in jeopardy, the urgency to find her intensifies.

Back in Walford, residents are puzzled by Bianca’s sudden disappearance, suspecting she might be on the run from the law after her violent altercation with Rice on Bonfire Night. Although Cat receives a text from Bianca claiming she’s lying low, the cryptic nature of the message raises suspicion. Could Rice be behind the message, using it as part of his disturbing scheme to keep Bianca hidden? Cat’s instincts tell her something isn’t right, and she begins to piece together clues, hoping to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Meanwhile, Alfie faces his own struggle as he tries to reignite his relationship with Cat amid lingering health issues. His battle with prostate cancer has impacted his self-confidence, particularly regarding his intimacy with Cat. After confiding in Ian Beale, Alfie finds support, but his vulnerabilities are laid bare when rumors of his condition spread through the Square, embarrassing him further. Cat reassures Alfie that their love goes beyond physical challenges, strengthening their commitment to each other.

As Alfie wrestles with his insecurities, Cat faces the haunting possibility that Bianca’s life could be in Rice’s hands. With the clock ticking, Cat and Alfie’s romance is overshadowed by the looming threat against Bianca. The coming weeks promise a mix of romance, suspense, and heartbreak as Walford’s residents rally together, determined to uncover the truth behind Bianca’s sudden disappearance. W