In upcoming EastEnders episodes, the fragile foundation of Nicola’s life begins to crumble as long-buried truths explode into the open. The shocking twist begins with the police arresting her shady associate Benji for the murder of Shireen, Harry’s former girlfriend. Investigators connect a crucial piece of evidence—Nicola’s bracelet—found on the victim, along with a suspicious £20,000 payoff and burner phone messages. Though Nicola manages to manipulate her way out of charges, Harry becomes suspicious.

The confrontation between mother and son turns volatile. In a fit of rage, Harry confronts Nicola at the bar’s office, wielding a crowbar and threatening arson after soaking the space with alcohol. The only thing that stops him is his father, Teddy, who arrives just in time to de-escalate the situation. Harry storms off, disowning both his parents in disgust.

Nicola finally confesses the truth to Teddy: she killed Shireen, but claims it was an accident. Teddy, unable to forgive such a betrayal, tells her she must leave Walford immediately. Meanwhile, a shattered Harry wakes up the next day hungover and alone. Billy finds him at the Arches and brings him to Walford East to sober up, trying to provide some comfort and guidance.

Tensions rise again when Teddy shows up and an argument ensues, forcing Billy to step in and urge both men to reconcile. However, just as things seem to be cooling, Penny drops another devastating secret—this one about Shireen’s past—that sends Harry into a tailspin. He returns to his parents with more questions, demanding answers about what really happened.

Nicola and Teddy are mid-argument when Harry arrives. Nicola pleads with her husband, desperately trying to salvage her place in the family. But new evidence about Shireen may change everything. Harry’s resolve is hardening, and he’s growing more unpredictable by the hour.

Elsewhere in Walford, Zack Hudson is dealing with his own secrets. Wanting to go public as the father of Barney, the Mitchell family’s youngest son, Zack ignores warnings from Vicky Fowler to stay away from Nicola and the chaos surrounding her. Instead, he makes a move that could entangle him further in the drama.

At the same time, Gina Knight begins pushing for answers as Harry’s strange behavior alarms her. When a drunken Harry stumbles into the café, J Brown alerts his family. Gina demands answers, but Harry refuses to speak—yet. The walls are closing in, and as multiple storylines converge, it’s only a matter of time before Nicola’s killer secret shatters what’s left of her family—and maybe more.

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