This week on EastEnders, the residents of Walford are preparing for the emotional and heart-wrenching funeral of Martin, a loss that leaves the entire community in mourning. As the day approaches, tensions run high, and secrets threaten to spill over.

Phil, visibly shaken and worried, discovers that his bed hasn’t been slept in. It appears that someone has snuck out after he said goodnight. A frantic search ensues, with concerns growing as hours pass. “What if it’s too late?” Phil wonders, torn with anxiety over losing someone else he loves. The emotional weight of the situation seems too much to bear.

Eventually, a relieved Phil finds the missing person. Despite the distress caused, they are safe, but the tension between him and the family only deepens. His past actions, including the emotional toll his relationships have taken, weigh heavily on his interactions with those around him.

Meanwhile, Sharon faces the heartbreak of trying to navigate her feelings for Phil. She admits to loving him, but after her time in a secure unit, she’s unsure whether it’s the right time to move forward with their relationship. “I just want to slow things down,” she confesses. However, Phil is adamant, pushing for a resolution. The confession of her past mistake—sleeping with Grant while in the secure unit—shakes Phil to the core, leading to a confrontation that forces Sharon to reevaluate everything.

As tensions mount, Sharon’s sister, Vicki, steps into the fray. Vicki reveals shocking news about her past affair, and the family dynamic becomes even more complicated. The truth about Vicki’s relationship with Ross and her struggles with finances come to light, creating a rift between her and the family. The mounting pressure on Sharon and Vicki only intensifies as the funeral approaches.

The episode also dives into the financial troubles of the Watts family. Vicki, desperate for money, turns to Ian for help. But as the truth about her debts and her relationship with Ross comes out, her actions spark a confrontation with her family. Ian, ever the pragmatist, is skeptical of her motives, and a tense standoff ensues. The pressure of Martin’s funeral is pushing everyone to their limits, and Vicki finds herself in a tight spot, with no easy way out.

The funeral itself is a deeply emotional affair. As the community gathers to say goodbye to Martin, heartfelt tributes pour in. Sharon reflects on the life she could have had with Martin, haunted by the “what-ifs” and the loss of a future she had envisioned. In a tear-jerking moment, she recalls how she’d promised Martin that they would grow old together, and now, with his passing, those dreams are shattered.

Lily and Arthur, Martin’s children, also mourn the loss of their father, and Stacy, unable to be present, is represented by others who speak on her behalf. The ceremony becomes a poignant moment of reflection, with Martin’s impact on everyone’s lives at the forefront.

As the week unfolds, Sharon is forced to confront not only her past mistakes but also the fractured relationships within her family. The events of Martin’s funeral serve as a catalyst for change, setting the stage for more revelations and difficult decisions in the weeks to come.

With family tensions high and secrets exposed, EastEnders delivers another gripping and emotional chapter in the lives of Walford’s residents. As the dust settles after the funeral, one thing is clear: nothing will ever be the same again for the Watts family, and the road ahead promises more heartache, confrontations, and difficult choices.