EastEnders fans can expect plenty of drama in Albert Square next week as a new arrival leaves Zack Hudson (James Farrar) rattled.
He checks with Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) that she’s happy for him to take the cruise ship job in upcoming scenes and, thinking it’s what he wants, she tells him to go for it.
Later, Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) collars him and tells him Whit doesn’t want him to leave.
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He’s angry at being pressured by Chelsea as he’s only taking the job to make lots of money to support the baby, but he cools down and later turns down the opportunity.
Whitney’s thrilled, but Zack’s happiness is short-lived when he spots old acquaintance Brett.
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Meanwhile, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) interviews Brett for a PT job at Crunch Time, only for her brother Zack to warn her off employing him.
During a heated confrontation later, Zack tries to scare Brett into leaving Walford but Brett drops a bombshell that turns Zack’s world upside down.
Broken Zack later goes to the club to drown his sorrows and ends up in a drunken row with Whitney.
Zack continues to drink and in a fit of rage and fear smashes a glass, cutting his hand, and breaking down.
Sharon knows something is wrong with Zack and tells him she’s here for him whenever he’s ready to talk.
Elsewhere, Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is desperate to put the spark back into her marriage with Jack Branning (Scott Malsen) and gets a makeover from Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) on her first day back.
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Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) is impressed when glammed up Denise arrives to book a table for two at Walford East.
After packing the kids off to the cinema, Denise welcomes Jack home and he suggests they make the most of a kid-free house.
Amy Mitchell meets Denzel but is furious when he shows up with Nugget, who has swiped a bottle of vodka from the shop.
Ravi is humiliated when Suki and Nish confront him about Nugget’s theft and being too soft, so he heads to No.27.
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When he arrives, the boys are drunk, and Ricky Jnr is throwing up.
Ravi lays down the law and is cleaning things up when Jack and Denise arrive. Livid Jack lashes out at everyone, including Denise.
A concerned Ravi goes to see the Panesar’s to pay them back and Denise shows up to thank him. Denise’s praise of Ravi silences critical Nish and Suki.
Ravi thanks Denise for having his back and they bond over the perils of parenting.
Later in the week, Denzel decides to bunk off with Amy so he can talk to her and he begs her to get help.
When the adults hear they’ve skipped school, there’s a row which ends with Amy accusing Denise of not caring about her.
Jack’s anguished and snaps at Denise and she heads off to Peggy’s alone.
Ravi spots her drowning her sorrows and lends her a shoulder to cry on.
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After a flirty evening, Ravi goes in for a kiss on the walk home. But will Denise reject him?
Also, Lola is sick of Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) fussing over her going back to work.
She says wants to enjoy good stuff while she can, which gives Jay an idea.
Lola later invites the family for a meal, where Billy, Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and Callum Highway (Tony Clay)brace themselves for a terrible update but Jay and Lola take great delight in announcing their plans.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm
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