Secrets, betrayal, and unfinished business return to haunt Walford this week as a new project threatens to rip apart old wounds and hidden truths. While the streets of Albert Square remain seemingly calm, behind closed doors, a storm is brewing—one that may expose more than anyone is prepared for.

Junior finds himself at a crossroads. Though things had recently calmed down after the investigation into Silly’s attack cleared him, peace doesn’t last long in Walford. After a sudden call from his ex, Junior drops the bombshell—he’s jetting off for a few weeks. With the police off his back, he’s back to his “savior” lifestyle, flying out that very afternoon. But before leaving, he asks Teddy to cover for him—“One dad to another,” he pleads. Teddy agrees, reluctantly, but his eyes are already fixed elsewhere.

Teddy’s plans for Paradise Park are suddenly put on hold. He’s diverted all his attention to a construction project in Dartford. But why Dartford? Why now? When Nick learns of this decision, he’s furious. The two had agreed—no ties to Dartford. That place had too many bad memories, especially for Harry. Reopening that chapter could bring back attention no one wants. Nick feels betrayed, and it quickly spirals into an emotional confrontation.

“I thought we were a team,” Nick says. But Teddy isn’t backing down. He claims Dartford might actually help clear their names. Maybe it’s about redemption—or maybe it’s something more personal. Could he be hiding a secret?

Tension builds between the cousins, with Nick demanding Teddy pull out of the deal. Teddy, on the other hand, apologizes for going behind Nick’s back but says he can’t let the project go. “I don’t give a toss about the money,” Nick snaps, his voice full of pain. “Dartford needs to stay in the past—for the sake of our family.”

Meanwhile, back on the recruitment side, Teddy’s efforts to find builders take an unexpected twist. When a cheeky face offers himself for the job, things get complicated. It turns out he’s none other than a relative—adding another layer to this already entangled web. “Treacherous backstabbing of your firstborn,” someone quips sarcastically, hinting at more bad blood brewing under the surface.

While Teddy stays firm on moving forward with the Dartford project, Nick warns him—either get on board, or get out. But Teddy isn’t bluffing. He’s determined to push through, no matter the cost.

On another front, family matters take a dark turn. An emotional clash reveals deeper wounds—Barney, one of the boys, is being bullied, and tensions are high over who’s to blame. Accusations fly. “He’s not yours,” a chilling line is delivered, shattering the illusion of co-parenting. “Everything I do is for my boys,” comes the retort, but it’s clear that no one is on the same page anymore. Resentment simmers. This isn’t just about parenting—it’s about control, identity, and trust.

And then, just when things can’t get messier, a showdown erupts at the local bar. Insults are exchanged, and threats are thrown around. Teddy, fed up, fires someone on the spot—“Jog on before you meet Teddy’s sledgehammer,” he warns. It’s a moment that solidifies how far he’s willing to go to protect this project—and whatever he’s hiding beneath it.

But perhaps the most intriguing development comes with a surprise guest arriving late to a meeting, carrying not just paperwork—but an apology wrapped in royal sarcasm. With crown jewel references and posh wit, it’s clear that allies and enemies are becoming difficult to distinguish.

Finally, a flashy pitch is made. The Dartford site, dubbed Paradise Park, is revealed as a dirt box with dreams of becoming a luxury apartment complex. The plan sounds ambitious—but is it really about bricks and mortar? Or is someone trying to bury the past under glossy real estate promises?

With secrets threatening to burst at every corner and loyalties splitting families apart, one question echoes louder than ever: Will he uncover her secret?

Because in EastEnders, no secret stays buried forever.