Eastenders fans were left sobbing as a devastated Whitney came to terms with the loss of her baby. Tonight’s episode (March 6th) saw Whitney have a termination that bought on early labour.
After learning that their unborn child had Edwards’ Syndrome, Whitney then made the decision to terminate the pregnancy to avoid causing the baby any pain after it was born.
As viewers tuned into the aftermath of the devastating loss and saw Whitney and Zack say goodbye to baby Peach, many took to Twitter to share their emotions on the tragic scenes and praise the actors for their performance.
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“Sitting crying at EastEnders, heartbreaking episode Never been through losing a child but I felt that as a mother myself,” one viewer gushed.
Another echoed: “#Eastenders has me really crying! This is heartbreaking pregnancy is one of the hardest life changing things to go through.,” as a third added: “Crying my eyes out!!!! Such powerful and heartbreaking scenes from Zack and Whitney tonignt. I can’t imagine what any new parents who have been in a similar situation are going through right now. You’re in my thoughts.”
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Others urged BBC bosses to give he actors awards for their performances.
“#Eastenders nothing will take away the loss, devastating Whitney’s world is broken, such heartfelt scenes by James & Shona all the award for these two talented actors,” said one fan.
Another added: “Heartbreaking episode tonight. But it was beautiful seeing all the characters band together like that & grieve in their own ways.
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@bbceastenders you’ve done it again. @ShonaBM and @JamesFarrar_were marvellous. The actors and the storyline deserve awards. #EastEnders.”
Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) was left numb with grief after she and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) said their final goodbyes to baby daughter.
Whitney soon began packing, telling Zack that she wanted to go home as soon as possible. Zack was surprised, but there was fresh shock in store when a kind nurse, Lynsey, arrived with a memory box for them.
As Whit asked if they could collect Peach’s birth certificate before they left, they were told that their baby was not legally recognised at 18 weeks, and so there would be no certificate.
Whitney fell silent, while Zack fumed over the news, and he walked out of the room, unable to cope with the situation.
Back on Albert Square, cab driver Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) waived their fee, but put his foot in it when he insensitively told Whit she could always try again to have children.
In the gardens, Whitney and Zack sat together, and Zack reached out to her by continuing to imagine their daughter’s life, before adding that he could see them having more kids together.
But Whitney was unable to respond how Zack wanted, simply saying that she couldn’t see anything.
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