The following article continues the discussion of the loss of a baby, which can be distressing for some readers.
EastEnders spoilers follow.
next week EastEndersAsh’s exit story is revealed, while Stacey’s problems continue and Callum faces a dilemma.
Here’s a complete collection of the biggest moments to come:
1. Zack and Whitney say goodbye to their daughter
Zack and Whitney argue over leaving their daughter – Peach – in the hospital and are shaken to discover that their baby’s existence is not legally recognized.
Zack takes comfort in the hospital’s faith room and is agitated by the indifferent attitude of a father-to-be.
Whitney later accepts the idea of spending time with Peach after speaking with a nurse. Whitney and Zack share a final tender moment with their daughter before saying goodbye.
2. Ash’s Exit Story Revealed
Ash lets Nish know that she has been offered a new job in Canada, but an angry Nish enlists Suki to dissuade her daughter from taking it.
Wanting her daughter to spread her wings, Suki applies reverse psychology to get Ash to take the job.
Suki suggests that Ash is not up to it, knowing full well that she will accept to piss her off. It works, and Ash later announces that she is leaving.
3. Sonia asks Lola for advice
Sonia enlists the residents of Walford to create a condolence box for Whitney and Zack.
She looks to Lola for guidance as she struggles to put pen to paper.
4. Stacey’s Problems Continue
Stacey remains concerned about money, especially when Lily reveals she needs a new uniform.
With Whitney’s circumstances weighing heavily on her mind, Stacey feels more grateful than ever for her family.
5. Nish threatens Suki
Suki tells Nish that there was nothing she could do about Ash’s decision and they go to The Vic to reluctantly celebrate their daughter’s departure.
Nish is soon furious when he realizes Suki’s deception and threatens her back at No.41.
6. Whitney struggles to cope
Whitney pushes her loved ones away as she struggles to come to terms with her loss. However, Chelsea and Sonia remain determined to be there for Whitney regardless.
Zack desperately wants to talk to Whitney too, but feels rejected – unaware that she wants to talk to him too. Sharon tries to encourage Zack not to give up on talking to Whitney.
7. Callum Gets a New Opportunity
Jack offers Callum a promotion to Detective Trainee Constable and the two later celebrate at The Vic alongside Ben, Vi and Patrick.
Callum’s first day in his new role starts shaky when other members of the force give him a nickname.
8. Denise struggles with her feelings
Denise remains concerned about Jack’s investigation of Ravi and tries to persuade him to reconsider.
At The Vic, Denise is jealous when Ravi arrives with a boyfriend only to discover that they are going to the same hotel as their last date.
9. Stacey Suffers Another Setback
Stacey is looking for extra work and asks Linda for a part-time shift at The Vic.
Linda declines, prompting Jean to secure additional cleaning work for the two.
Stacey is exhausted after working the night shift with Jean and accidentally injures her hand while running to open the bap-van. At the clinic, Stacey has a heart-to-heart with Sonia about her mother’s guilt and her ongoing financial struggles.
10. Callum Faces a Dilemma
Furious after Callum’s discovery of the nickname, Jack is determined to end this behavior on the team.
He also makes Callum work tracking down CCTV footage of Ravi, leading to an alarming discovery.
After some advice from Ben, Callum makes a decision.
11. Zack makes a mistake with Whitney
Zack watches as Whitney struggles with her emotions.
Desperate to help, he later invites her to Peggy’s house, where he offers her some money, but that doesn’t go over well with Whitney.
12. Nish gets paranoid about Suki
Eve has a heart-to-heart with Ash and convinces her to have a heart-to-heart with Suki.
Ash also talks to Nish and convinces him to give Suki more responsibility in the family business.
Nish agrees, but is shaken when he doesn’t hear from Suki after sending her on a business trip and begins to think the worst.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show is also streamed on BBC iPlayer.
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