Zoe Slater’s Explosive Comeback

EastEnders fans were left stunned this week as Zoe Slater made her official return to Walford. Her reunion with mum Kat Moon brought back memories of one of the soap’s most iconic moments outside The Vic — Zoe shouting “You ain’t my mother!” before Kat revealed the truth. The fireworks returned last night as Kat and Zoe clashed again, only this time it unfolded alongside a shocking shooting involving Jack Branning and Ravi Gulati.

The drama is only just beginning, but a major question now hangs over the storyline: will EastEnders finally revisit the forgotten plot that revealed Zoe has a twin brother?

The Secret Twin Storyline Fans Can’t Forget

Back in 2015, viewers were floored when Kat learned she hadn’t just given birth to Zoe as a teenager — she had unknowingly delivered twins. A nun told her the truth years later, revealing she had a son as well. That discovery shattered Kat’s world, especially when she realized her family had kept the secret.

The revelation triggered devastating fallout. Kat’s father Charlie Slater died of a heart attack during the heated row, while Kat traveled to Ireland to search for her long-lost son, Luke. This became the basis of the spin-off Kat & Alfie: Redwater.

Redwater’s Dark Ending

Fans who watched Redwater will remember how Kat’s reunion with her son was nothing like she hoped. Luke, who had become a priest under the name Dermott, turned out to be a killer. Their story ended with Kat and Dermott heading out to sea in a chilling cliffhanger. When Kat later returned to EastEnders in 2018, there was no mention of him — as if the storyline had been erased.

For years, fans have asked why such a dramatic arc was dropped. Charlie’s death, Kat’s grief, and her son’s murderous secret were huge turning points. Yet, once Kat was back in Walford, it was as though none of it happened.

Why Zoe’s Return Changes Everything

Now, with Zoe’s comeback, the pressure is on EastEnders to finally acknowledge Kat’s missing son. The twins’ connection is a crucial part of Kat’s history, and Zoe’s presence makes the omission even more glaring. Viewers want to know if Luke/Dermott is alive, whether Kat still carries guilt about Redwater, and how Zoe would react to discovering she has a twin.

Ignoring this could weaken Zoe’s storyline. After all, her mysterious return is tied to a dark secret. Could the show be building toward the long-awaited resurfacing of the Dermott plot?

Fan Theories Running Wild

Since Zoe returned, fans have been buzzing with theories. Some speculate her secret involves a connection to Max Branning, while others wonder if she is the mother of current villain Joel Marshall. Many also fear that the recent shooting may claim the life of Slater matriarch Mo, adding another layer of heartbreak to the family.

Still, the most pressing question remains whether EastEnders will tie Zoe’s current arc to the unresolved twin storyline. Her history with Kat is too deeply entwined with Dermott’s existence for the show to ignore forever.

What’s Next for the Slaters?

Executive producer Ben Wadey has promised that Zoe’s return will open twenty years of untold history. That history includes pain, betrayal, and unfinished business. Fans are hoping that means the Redwater cliffhanger will finally be addressed.

For now, Zoe’s presence has reignited the Slater family drama and brought a fresh wave of tension to Albert Square. But as secrets unfold and bullets fly, viewers are bracing themselves for answers to the questions that have haunted Kat for nearly a decade.

Will Dermott finally return to Walford? And if he does, what will happen when Zoe learns the truth about the brother she never knew existed?