Zoe Struggles After the Shooting

The drama in Walford intensifies as Zoe Slater battles fear and guilt following her shocking shooting incident. Viewers watched last week as Zoe reunited with Kat, lashed out at her mother, and faced painful memories. But her troubles are far from over.

On Monday, September 15, Zoe returns home, still shaken. The police assure her the attack wasn’t targeted, but the reassurance doesn’t help. When the Slaters welcome her back, she bolts, overwhelmed by the attention.

At the Café, Vicki Fowler confronts Zoe about Dirty Den Watts, sparking a heated clash that forces Kathy Beale and Anthony Trueman to intervene. But the confrontation doesn’t stop there. Vicki pursues Zoe to The Albert, where the row explodes again.

Online Betrayal and Growing Panic

Later that evening, Zoe joins her family at The Vic. The mood sours when she learns Freddie and Mo Slater shared details of her ordeal online. To make matters worse, a local paper has picked up the story. Terrified that publicity could expose her past, Zoe sends a desperate message to someone from her history. The cliffhanger leaves fans wondering who she reached out to — and what secrets might resurface.

Meanwhile, Walford’s underworld continues to simmer. George Knight grows suspicious of Okie and Harry Mitchell. When he notices new locks at Kojo’s flat, George storms in, demanding answers. Although Harry and Kojo claim nothing is amiss, George doesn’t buy it. Okie scrambles to clean away evidence of his dealings with Ravi, but George isn’t convinced. Behind closed doors, Ravi warns Okie and Harry that he’ll take care of George himself.

Jack Branning’s Guilty Secret

By Tuesday, September 16, Zoe’s paranoia deepens. Kat and Anthony try to reassure her, but she remains certain she’s putting everyone at risk. Packing her belongings, Zoe prepares to leave Walford. Stacey Slater intervenes, urging her to stay.

Zoe then reveals more of her troubled past. She confesses that she attacked Greg, a private investigator, and fears he may be dead. Stacey insists they must confirm whether Greg survived, setting up a tense mission later in the week.

At the same time, Jack Branning is spiraling. Ravi is blackmailing him into silence over the shooting, and now Jack feels his guilt mounting. When he learns Elaine Peacock wants to buy his house, Ravi pushes him to move quickly, tightening the noose.

Family Conflicts Heat Up

Elsewhere in Walford, family drama continues. Harry scrambles to shield George by convincing him to take Phil Mitchell’s boxing tour and leave town for a few weeks. Ross Marshall juggles a second job, leaving Vicki overwhelmed by his rebellious son Joel. After Joel misuses her card to buy podcast tickets, Vicki clashes with him again, setting up more tension for Wednesday’s episode.

Lauren Branning also faces guilt when her son Louie’s birthday present doesn’t arrive on time. Cindy seizes the moment to suggest moving in to help with the children, creating new domestic drama for the Beales.

Jack Prepares to Tell All

By Thursday, September 18, Jack can no longer carry his secret. He decides to confess the truth about Zoe’s shooting. His wife, Denise Fox, alarmed by the consequences, turns to her ex Ravi for help. The question remains — will Jack come clean, or will Ravi tighten his grip to silence him once and for all?

Meanwhile, Julie Bates takes Joel to task over his misogynistic behavior. But will her words make an impact, or is Joel already heading down a darker path?

What’s Next in Walford?

This explosive week of EastEnders promises confessions, betrayals, and shocking revelations. Zoe’s fragile state, Jack’s guilt, and Ravi’s threats set the stage for high drama. As secrets spill and old wounds reopen, fans will be left questioning who can be trusted — and who might fall next.