Tears and trauma next week (Picture: BBC)

There are two emergencies in the Slater household during next week’s EastEnders episode as 13-year-old Lily (Lillia Turner) goes into labour – while mum Stacey (Lacey Turner) is being held hostage in the kitchen.

Terrified teen Lily’s ordeal worsens when it becomes clear that the baby will have to be delivered at home.

Jean (Gillian Wright) is on hand to support, but has no idea where Stacey is. Little do they know how much danger she is in.

Stacey has realised the truth about her deranged stalker Theo (William Ellis), and he has closed in, not letting her leave the room.

Meanwhile, there is fresh anguish for Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) as it is time for Lexi to head to secondary school – a day that stirs up some real emotion.

It has such an impact that Ben drowns his sorrows, and his health threatens to spiral further.

And Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) secures a business opportunity for Cindy (Michelle Collins), but it means she has to go toe to toe with ruthless Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry).

Monday September 4

Stacey is petrified as Theo is on the attack (Picture: BBC)

Theo is convinced he can take his relationship with Stacey to the next level as he celebrates his new job with her at No.31. Elsewhere, Eve and Martin are horrified when they learn more about Theo and confirm he is Stacey’s stalker.

An oblivious Stacey tends to Lily, who isn’t feeling well, as Theo intercepts Martin’s warning messages on her phone. Realising his time is up, Theo hides Stacey’s phone before revealing all – and fear sets in for Stacey as she tries to find a way to get him out of the house as Lily’s waters break.

Jean arrives to discover that Lily is in full-blown labour, and with the ambulance delayed, the pair prepare to help Lily deliver the baby at home.

As Stacey heads to the kitchen for some towels, she is shocked to be met by an incensed Theo, who is back inside…

Ian agrees to keep it a secret, but after George belittles him in front of Nish in The Vic, he blurts out the news in front of Bobby and Cindy, unaware she’s watching.

Reiss is upset when his fertility becomes the talk of the town after a run-in with Karen at the laundrette. Later, Sonia comforts Reiss and reassures him that he’ll be a wonderful dad.

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Gina humiliates Cindy in The Vic as she attempts to make amends. Freddie struggles with his guilt about Anna, but there is clearly a spark between the pair. Later, Freddie confides in Alfie, who convinces him to keep it secret for Bobby’s sake.   

Elsewhere, it’s an emotional day for Ben and Lexi as they prepare for her first day of secondary school.

Tuesday September 5

It’s an emotional day for Ben and Lexi (Picture: BBC)

Stacey remains trapped in the kitchen of No.31 whilst an oblivious Jean attempts to support Lily through labour.

Ben heads to The Vic to drown his sorrows but is summoned home by Callum to comfort Lexi. Ben encourages her to open up as Lexi begins to get excited about her first day of school. Later, Callum worries, but Ben insists he’s okay.

Elsewhere, Jack is emotional when Ricky reveals that he’s changing his last name from Mitchell to Branning.  

Ian reassures Cindy after her run-in at The Vic and promises her a new business to woo Gina and Anna. Later, Peter persuades Ian to try and make amends with Kathy, but Rocky isn’t buying it. While in the café, Ian has a brainwave about a new plan and needing investment he invites Nish for lunch. 

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Wednesday September 6

Ian is unable to get his way (Picture: BBC)

Ian’s business lunch with Suki and Nish doesn’t go to plan, and it’s not long before any potential deal is off the table. Later, Cindy heads to No.41 to persuade Nish to rethink… 

At The Albert, Peter tries to make amends with Gina and Anna, who are shocked to learn that Peter knew nothing about their existence. Later, Peter tries to mend things between Bobby and Anna, but Freddie quickly makes his excuses and sits separately, consumed by guilt for sleeping with Anna.  

Sonia and Reiss head to their first fertility appointment, but Reiss feels intimidated by the situation.  

Thursday September 7

Freddie worries that he will leave Bobby heartbroken (Picture: BBC)

Ian is desperate to progress his business deal with Nish and invites him to the café for a taster menu, but without a plan, Ian ropes in Alfie for help. Nish rearranges, and Ian and Alfie have a heart-to-heart about his current insecurities.

After discussing his concerns for Bobby and Anna’s budding relationship, Alfie reveals all about her one-night stand with Freddie.

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