KAT’S WORST NIGHTMARE! Zoe Slater Turns Her Back on Her Family in EastEnders
The Slater family drama is far from over, and next week EastEnders throws Kat into heartbreak once again as her daughter Zoe makes a devastating choice. After years of distance, old wounds, and the trauma of the Queen Vic shooting, Kat believed she and Zoe were finally starting to heal. But just as the bond begins to mend, Zoe takes a shocking step that leaves Kat shattered.
Kat Stands by Zoe – But the Pain Runs Deep
Following the terrifying shooting outside the Queen Vic, Zoe has been recovering in hospital with Kat by her side. Despite the bitterness that has haunted their mother–daughter relationship, Kat refused to leave Zoe, determined to prove that family comes first.
But Zoe’s past weighs heavily on her. Haunted by her time away from Walford, she confesses to Kat about a destructive life of drink and drugs, drifting without purpose. For a moment, it seems the truth might finally bring them closer.
However, when Kat gently presses Zoe about the baby she once gave up, Zoe shuts down completely. Her silence says more than words, leaving Kat heartbroken that her daughter still won’t open up to her.
Secrets, Betrayal, and Max’s Support
To make matters worse, flashbacks reveal that Zoe has confided in Max instead. He’s the one who gave her money and pushed her to search for the child she abandoned. Kat is devastated – not only has her daughter hidden the truth, but she’s also trusted others before her own mother.
Kat’s greatest fear is confirmed: Zoe still doesn’t see her as the person she can rely on.
Zoe’s Shocking Decision
When Zoe is discharged from hospital, Kat hopes they’ll finally return home together. But in a devastating blow, Zoe refuses – telling Kat she plans to stay with Stacey instead.
The rejection hits Kat hard. After fighting so desperately to hold her family together, she is once again left standing outside, watching Zoe walk away. Fans could see Kat’s devastation written across her face as Zoe turned her back on her.
What’s Next for the Slaters?
Kat vows not to give up on Zoe, but the question remains: can this fractured bond ever truly heal? Will Zoe finally let Kat in – or is she destined to keep her mother at arm’s length?
With EastEnders hinting at more explosive Slater drama ahead, one thing is certain: Kat won’t stop fighting for her family, no matter how many times her heart is broken.