Anthony Trueman’s Return Turns Sour
Anthony Trueman makes a surprise early return to Walford, hoping to celebrate father Patrick’s upcoming wedding to Yolande. But instead of joy, he’s greeted with heartbreak after learning Patrick has been injured in an attack.
The shock deepens when Oscar confesses to Jack that he was responsible for the assault. Jack insists Oscar must own up, but Lauren pleads with her father not to send her brother back to prison.
Denise Faces the Same Dilemma
Denise, who has secretly known about Oscar’s involvement, finds herself mirroring Jack’s conflict between loyalty and justice. When the police are forced to close their investigation due to a lack of evidence, Jack turns to Denise for guidance.
Eventually, Denise decides the truth can’t stay buried. She confronts Oscar and Lauren — but by then, the guilt has consumed Oscar, who chooses to admit everything directly to Patrick.
Patrick’s Devastating Reaction
Oscar’s confession proves too much for Patrick, who suffers a panic attack in the aftermath. His family rushes to support him, but the damage is done.
Yolande and Anthony are horrified to discover both Jack and Denise kept the truth hidden. For Denise, the accusations cut deeply, leaving her position within the family more fragile than ever.
Family Divided
Lauren desperately tries to shield her brother, even going so far as to threaten Howie into silence. But Anthony refuses to back down, insisting the police must be involved regardless of family ties.
At the police station, Oscar braces for the worst, convinced prison is inevitable. Meanwhile, Yolande is heartbroken when Patrick tells her he wants to postpone their wedding as he struggles to cope with the betrayal.
