It’s Denise’s birthday but, with everything that’s been on her mind lately, she’s forgotten all about it (Picture: BBC)
It’s Denise’s birthday but, with everything that’s been on her…
Her loved ones throw her a birthday surprise in the morning (Picture: BBC)
Her loved ones throw her a birthday surprise in the morning (Picture: BBC)
The whole thing proves overwhelming and Denise rushes out, leaving Jack confused (Picture: BBC)
The whole thing proves overwhelming and Denise rushes out, leaving Jack…
Stacey urges Suki to push ahead with the divorce in order to ensure the cafe is out of Nish’s hands (Picture: BBC)
Stacey urges Suki to push ahead with the divorce in order to ensure the cafe is…
Nish, however, isn’t going to make things easy as he’s fully aware that his wife is hiding something (Picture: BBC)
Nish, however, isn’t going to make things easy as he’s fully aware…
With Stacey’s words going round and round in her brain, Suki intends to get the ball rolling as she visits Nish (Picture: BBC)
With Stacey’s words going round and round in her brain, Suki intends to…
But Nish again stalls, making reference to the events of the festive season, knowing it will spook Suki (Picture: BBC)
But Nish again stalls, making reference to the events of the festive season,…
Suki expertly covers her tracks, serving up a fictionalised version of Christmas Day, hoping Nish will fall for it (Picture: BBC)
Suki expertly covers her tracks, serving up a fictionalised version of…
But Nish is on the warpath. Will he get to the bottom of the Christmas mystery? (Picture: BBC)
But Nish is on the warpath. Will he get to the bottom of the Christmas mystery?…
Alfie heads to the hospital for his radiotherapy, where he meets a fellow patient who has plenty of relatives in attendance with him (Picture: BBC)
Alfie heads to the hospital for his radiotherapy, where he meets a fellow…
It leaves the former Queen Vic landlord feeling lonely (Picture: BBC)
It leaves the former Queen Vic landlord feeling lonely (Picture: BBC)
But despite his fears, he’s not alone as Linda offers support, urging him to come to The Vic for a drink (Picture: BBC)
But despite his fears, he’s not alone as Linda offers support, urging him…
Denzel stands up to bully Logan with Amy by his side (Picture: BBC)
Denzel stands up to bully Logan with Amy by his side (Picture: BBC)
Logan, however, continues to cause trouble, with a showdown soon ensuing (Picture: BBC)
Logan, however, continues to cause trouble, with a showdown soon ensuing…
Dean is pleased to see Jade getting along with Jean (Picture: BBC)
Dean is pleased to see Jade getting along with Jean (Picture: BBC)
The day of Lily’s guardianship hearing arrives (Picture: BBC)
The day of Lily’s guardianship hearing arrives (Picture: BBC)
Lily receives support from Eve, Jean and Stacey on the big day (Picture: BBC)
Lily receives support from Eve, Jean and Stacey on the big day (Picture: BBC)
Stacey stresses at Suki following an altercation with Nish, who broke into their home looking for answers (Picture: BBC)
Stacey stresses at Suki following an altercation with Nish, who broke into…
Can Suki stop her abusive husband from snooping before he uncovers the truth? (Picture: BBC)
Can Suki stop her abusive husband from snooping before he uncovers the truth?…
Nish, meanwhile, confronts Denise, evidently still on this quest for the truth (Picture: BBC)
Nish, meanwhile, confronts Denise, evidently still on this quest for the truth…
Denise is rattled to learn about Stacey and Nish’s altercation (Picture: BBC)
Denise is rattled to learn about Stacey and Nish’s altercation (Picture:…
Jack, meanwhile, confronts Denise, who is starting to unravel amid keeping such a huge secret (Picture: BBC)
Jack, meanwhile, confronts Denise, who is starting to unravel amid keeping such…
Jack’s frustrations continue with Denise following the guardianship hearing (Picture: BBC)
Jack’s frustrations continue with Denise following the guardianship…
Chelsea is concerned about her mum, revealing that she thinks she might be in need of professional help (Picture: BBC)
Chelsea is concerned about her mum, revealing that she thinks she might be in…
Stacey, meanwhile, speaks to Jack alone, riddled with guilt over a kiss they’ve shared this week (Picture: BBC)
Stacey, meanwhile, speaks to Jack alone, riddled with guilt over a kiss…
Linda consoles Alfie, suggesting that he confide in his friends about his diagnosis (Picture: BBC)
Linda consoles Alfie, suggesting that he confide in his friends about his…
Taking Linda’s advice, he sits down with Ian and Billy at the Vic and tells them the truth (Picture: BBC)
Taking Linda’s advice, he sits down with Ian and Billy at the Vic and…
Jean firmly puts Dean in his place, reiterating that her desire to help out with Jade is simply out of loyalty to Shirley – and nothing to do with him! (Picture: BBC)
Jean firmly puts Dean in his place, reiterating that her desire to help out…
Denise is distressed, having woken in the night and called out for Jack, who wasn’t there… (Picture: BBC)
Denise is distressed, having woken in the night and called out for Jack, who…
When Jack explains that his absence was as a result of an investigation he’s working, she fears it might be in relation to the Christmas murder (Picture: BBC)
When Jack explains that his absence was as a result of an investigation…
Jack is worried sick about Denise and struggling with guilt over his kiss with Stacey (Picture: BBC)
Jack is worried sick about Denise and struggling with guilt over his kiss with…
Nish reneges on the deal, telling Suki that he wants to keep all of their business. If Suki doesn’t agree then he promises that he’ll never give her the divorce she’s after (Picture: BBC)
Nish reneges on the deal, telling Suki that he wants to keep all of their…
Alfie and Linda bump into one another at the Minute Mart (Picture: BBC)
Alfie and Linda bump into one another at the Minute Mart (Picture: BBC)
Kat also crosses paths with Alfie, but will they get back on the same page following their recent falling out? (Picture: BBC)
Kat also crosses paths with Alfie, but will they get back on the same page…
Alfie is determined to mend their relationship, but will he succeed in doing so? (Picture: BBC)
Alfie is determined to mend their relationship, but will he succeed in doing…
Linda, meanwhile, breaks down in tears after receiving a text message (Picture: BBC)
Linda, meanwhile, breaks down in tears after receiving a text message (Picture:…
Elaine enters the barrel store, eager to know what has led to Linda becoming so distressed (Picture: BBC)
Elaine enters the barrel store, eager to know what has led to Linda becoming so…
Linda fills her in, revealing that Ricky has sent her a picture of Mick and Janine’s baby (Picture: BBC)
Linda fills her in, revealing that Ricky has sent her a picture of Mick and…
Linda opens up to Alfie after previously telling him too much, but can she successfully backtrack before Alfie works out what’s going on? (Picture: BBC)
Linda opens up to Alfie after previously telling him too much, but can she…
Denzel makes a horrifying discovery (Picture: BBC)
Denzel makes a horrifying discovery (Picture: BBC)
A video of him failing to protect Yolande from the school bullies is shared online (Picture: BBC)
A video of him failing to protect Yolande from the school bullies is shared…
Phil stops by the launderette to speak to Kat (Picture: BBC)
Phil stops by the launderette to speak to Kat (Picture: BBC)
Kat, however, isn’t pleased to see him (Picture: BBC)
Kat, however, isn’t pleased to see him (Picture: BBC)
Phil makes it quite clear that he’s sorry and gives Kat a gift (Picture: BBC)
Phil makes it quite clear that he’s sorry and gives Kat a gift (Picture:…
Kat opens the envelope to find some money stored inside and she wastes little time in returning it (Picture: BBC)
Kat opens the envelope to find some money stored inside and she wastes little…
Nish contemplates his next chapter without Suki (Picture: BBC)
Nish contemplates his next chapter without Suki (Picture: BBC)
He spends the evening with Kat (Picture: BBC)
He spends the evening with Kat (Picture: BBC)
With a psychic night planned at the Vic, Denise decides to go to the pub (Picture: BBC)
With a psychic night planned at the Vic, Denise decides to go to the pub…
Her appearance sparks concern, with Reiss checking in (Picture: BBC)
Her appearance sparks concern, with Reiss checking in (Picture: BBC)
Stacey, Suki and Kathy share a drink, but are they celebrating or drowning their sorrows? (Picture: BBC)
Stacey, Suki and Kathy share a drink, but are they celebrating or drowning…
That remains to be seen but their attention is soon elsewhere when they set their sights on Denise (Picture: BBC)
That remains to be seen but their attention is soon elsewhere when they set…
The psychic night commences, with Elaine introducing her punters to Madame Tellerina (Picture: BBC)
The psychic night commences, with Elaine introducing her punters to Madame…
Denise’s actions on the evening leave Stacey and Kathy fearing the worst (Picture: BBC)
Denise’s actions on the evening leave Stacey and Kathy fearing the worst…
Secrets never stay secret for too long in EastEnders, which is something that The Six could be set to find out next week, as previewed in Metro’s newest picture gallery, featuring 53 pictures.
Some of the ladies have coped with their actions better than others but Denise and Linda have struggled to come to terms with what happened and, as confirmed in my pictures above, they swiftly start to unravel.
Next week, Denise forgets that it’s her birthday.
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When everyone excitedly greets her with presents she’s left feeling overwhelmed and rushes out. Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), who has long suspected that something is not right, tries to get to the bottom of what is bothering Denise, who comes to the decision that she must come clean to her husband!
But will she follow through on her plan? If so, how will Jack react? Hopefully by showing his wife love and support, which he has majorly failed to do in recent months (sorry not sorry).
The man, however, is a police detective, so I can’t help but wonder whether he will he prioritise his wife’s wellbeing or his position in the force?
With two legends unravelling, one set to come clean and another struggling to move on, EastEnders doesn’t hold back with the drama next week and, trust me, you’re not ready for what’s to come! (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)
But there’s soon crisis for alcoholic Linda, who has relapsed in the wake of Christmas, as Alfie finds her drunk at The Albert and takes her back to his, where she says something she absolutely shouldn’t have.
Is the landlady set to spill the beans? That’s for me to know and you to find out so all I’m going to say is that I wouldn’t recommend missing the BBC One serial next week. Trust me, it’s a good one!
EastEnders airs these scenes between Monday, January 29 and Thursday February 1 at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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