EastEnders star Heather Peace has shared her hopes for her character Eve Panesar-Unwin, teasing what lies ahead as Eve and her wife Suki navigate their emotional adoption journey.

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A Difficult Road to Parenthood

The couple have endured a turbulent few months, growing distant as old wounds resurfaced. At first, Eve told Suki she wasn’t ready for motherhood. But her feelings have evolved — and now, her heart is firmly set on becoming a parent.

Their relationship was tested when Avani Nandra-Hart, Suki’s step-granddaughter, revealed she was pregnant earlier this year. Suki’s decision to offer to raise the baby caused a deep rift between the pair, forcing Eve to question her own feelings about starting a family.

Although they eventually reconciled, next week’s episodes promise another emotional twist as Eve’s estranged mother, Norma, arrives in Walford.

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Haunted by the Past

Eve learns that her criminal record means she’ll need a character reference from her mother to move forward with the adoption. But after a cruel remark from Norma, Eve begins to doubt herself, telling Suki she wants to halt their adoption plans altogether.

Heather Peace explained that Eve’s painful past is shaping her fears about motherhood. “I think Eve’s experience with Norma will make her a gentler, less judgmental parent,” she said.

“The glimpses we’ve had of Eve’s childhood show that Norma was very critical and always compared Eve to her sister, who was a highflyer. Next week, we’ll see that Norma is uptight and avoids emotional conversations. I’d like to think that if Eve became a parent, she’d do things differently. She’d be open to emotional discussions so her kids could tell her anything.”

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Why Eve Would Make a Wonderful Mum

Peace believes Eve already has strong parental instincts, pointing to her relationships with Stacey’s children and her guidance of Avani and Nugget.

“Eve’s had some great parenting experience through the people she’s cared for,” she said. “I think she’d make an absolutely fantastic mum.”

Since joining the BBC soap in 2021, Peace’s portrayal of Eve has earned praise for bringing complexity and warmth to the character — especially as she faces old demons while building a future with Suki.

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Family Tensions and Future Twists

Heather also teased what’s next between Eve and Norma, promising explosive scenes. “Norma is a bit of a slippery fish,” she shared. “It’s obvious she doesn’t approve of Suki and Eve’s relationship. She’s judgmental, she toys with them, and when things finally get serious, it all blows up again.”

With emotions running high and Eve’s confidence shaken, fans are left wondering whether she and Suki will find the strength to continue their adoption journey — or if Norma’s arrival will tear their dreams apart.