Love appears to be rekindling in EastEnders as Kat Slater and Alfie Moon take center stage with a long-overdue romantic turn. After decades of heartbreak, betrayal, and reunion, the couple finally seems ready to commit for good—but not without unexpected bumps on the road to happiness.

It all begins when Harvey Monroe, recently disgraced and dismissed from his job at the cab office, seeks a fresh start through a new business venture. With dreams of a luxury limo service, Harvey tries to rope in Kat’s drivers and finds a tempting offer through a sleek car owned by an old acquaintance named Cheeky. Unfortunately, his grand plans quickly crumble when Kat confronts him and squashes his attempts to involve her employees.

Meanwhile, Alfie, ever the peacemaker, tries to keep the peace between Kat and the rest of the Slaters. While Kat is still visibly annoyed by Harvey and Kathy’s relationship fallout, Alfie is focused on bigger things—like the state of his heart. Tensions are high, but Alfie remains undeterred, quietly planning something much more meaningful than business.

In a bold move, Harvey later suggests to Kat that they team up as business partners in the limo venture. Kat’s response? Absolutely not. Infuriated by the idea, she declares her own plans to launch a rival luxury car service. Determined and fierce as ever, Kat takes the initiative, arranging a meeting with Cheeky to negotiate a deal. But there’s a catch: Cheeky demands a hefty payment upfront—and springs a surprise clause. If Kat wants the limo, she must also take on a mysterious silent partner whose identity remains undisclosed.

With no time to lose and a price tag hanging over her head, Kat turns to none other than Phil Mitchell, her ex-husband, to secure funds from their divorce settlement. The negotiation is tense, but Kat manages to sign the deal just in time. But that mysterious silent partner still lingers in the shadows, casting doubts over Kat’s new venture.

While Kat deals with the business side of things, Alfie has his own romantic mission in mind. Inspired by their renewed connection and eager to formalize their bond, he dreams up an elaborate stunt: a fake wedding photoshoot to promote the new chauffeur service. But underneath the theatrics lies a very real desire. Confiding in Linda Carter, Alfie admits he’s ready to propose—again—for real this time.

Back at their flat, Alfie takes the plunge. In a heartfelt moment that fans have long hoped for, he gets down on one knee and asks Kat to marry him. To his relief and joy, Kat says yes. The two are over the moon, and their happiness is contagious. Plans for a joint stag and hen celebration begin immediately, with Kat thrilled to discover that Kim has organized a quirky “hag” party theme that promises laughter and fun.

But this is EastEnders, and joy never lasts long without a looming shadow.

Just as Kat begins to embrace this new chapter with excitement and optimism, she stumbles upon something deeply unsettling on the family computer. Though the details are still under wraps, whatever Kat finds is significant enough to threaten the festivities and shake her to the core.

Could it be related to the mysterious silent partner? Or perhaps a digital remnant from her or Alfie’s tangled past? The timing couldn’t be worse. As the couple prepares to walk down the aisle once more, Kat’s discovery threatens to unravel everything they’ve rebuilt.

The emotional weight of Kat and Alfie’s story makes this chapter even more poignant. Fans will remember their chaotic romance—filled with passion, betrayal, and forgiveness. From their first meeting behind the Queen Vic bar to their Christmas wedding, to affairs, lost children, reconciliations, and multiple breakups, Kat and Alfie’s love story has been nothing short of epic.

And yet, despite all the trials, they’ve always found their way back to each other. This proposal feels different. There’s maturity in Alfie’s approach, a quieter strength in Kat’s acceptance. But just when it seems like they’re finally getting their well-earned happiness, a digital ghost from the past—or perhaps a sinister present threat—could derail everything once more.

Will Kat and Alfie survive this latest twist? Can their rekindled love withstand yet another challenge? And just who is the silent partner lurking in the background of Kat’s new business?

As the wedding bells begin to chime in Walford, EastEnders fans are left on the edge of their seats, wondering whether this will be the fairy tale ending Kat and Alfie deserve—or the beginning of another heartbreak. One thing’s for sure: the drama is far from over.