The Kiss That Tore Walford in Two

What began as a celebratory evening at The Vic quickly transformed into a jaw-dropping disaster that has sent shockwaves through Albert Square. In an act as bold as it was reckless, Zack Hudson dropped to one knee and proposed to Vicki Fowler—just as Sharon Watts learned the truth about their affair.

This wasn’t just about a romance gone rogue. It was about a family being ripped apart in real time. Vicki, once raised by Sharon as her sister, has now become the love interest of Sharon’s biological brother. The fallout? Instant. Violent. And unforgettable.

Kathy’s Slip: The Moment That Changed Everything

The atmosphere inside The Vic was festive at first. A typical Walford evening, full of gossip, pints, and the distant echo of secrets. But one slip of the tongue was all it took to light the match.

Kathy Beale, unaware that she was about to detonate a bomb, casually mentioned to Sharon that Zack and Vicki had once shared a kiss. That single comment froze the room.

Sharon, standing motionless at the bar, turned to Kathy. Her face drained of color. “Say that again?” she demanded.

Kathy tried to walk it back, but the damage was done. Sharon’s eyes locked onto Zack across the pub. The weight of years of trust, blood, and betrayal bore down on her shoulders—and then came the storm.

The Proposal That Burned the Square

Zack Hudson, ever the man who leaps before he looks, didn’t shrink under his sister’s glare. Instead, he leaned into the chaos.

“Yes, Sharon,” he said calmly, rising from his seat. “We’re in love.”

With those words, the room turned to stone. Zack reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a velvet ring box. He walked across the floor, every step cutting like glass, and stood in front of a stunned Vicki.

“Vicki Fowler,” he began, “you are the only person who makes me want to be a better man. Will you marry me?”

Time stopped. Sharon stood breathless. Vicki blinked, clearly caught between fear and defiance. And then—against all odds—she whispered, “Yes.”

Cheers didn’t follow. There was no applause. Only gasps. And then came Sharon.

Sharon’s Meltdown: A Scream Heard Across Walford

In the split second between Vicki’s “yes” and the couple’s first kiss, Sharon snapped. With tears in her eyes and fury in her soul, she flipped the table nearest her. Pints crashed to the ground. Glass shattered like her heart.

“NO!” she shrieked. “This is disgusting! You are my brother. SHE is my sister! YOU CANNOT DO THIS!”

Every word struck with the fury of someone who had given everything to protect her family—only to watch them destroy it from the inside.

Zack stood his ground, but Vicki clutched his hand, pulling him toward the door. As they fled The Vic together, Sharon collapsed into sobs. No one in the pub moved. No one dared to speak. The queen of Walford had been broken in front of them.

What Happens Next?

The fallout from this public implosion will echo for weeks. Sharon is not known for letting wounds like this heal gently. If anything, her heartbreak could curdle into vengeance. She has the power, the voice, and the connections to tear Zack and Vicki’s world apart before they ever make it down the aisle.

And yet, Vicki’s “yes” wasn’t hesitant. It was a statement. A declaration of war, not just love. She knew what saying yes would mean—and she did it anyway.

Walford is a place where secrets always come back to bite. But when family lines blur and betrayal runs this deep, it’s not just reputations at stake—it’s the soul of the Square itself.

Can Zack and Vicki survive the wrath of Sharon Watts? Or will the queen reclaim her crown—by burning down the very house they tried to build?

What would you do if your brother proposed to the sister you raised? Should Sharon fight back—or walk away?