A courtroom showdown, a spiraling son, and a family on the edge of collapse

December in Walford is about to turn brutally emotional as Teddy Mitchell prepares to learn his fate in court. But while the Mitchell patriarch gets ready to stand before a judge, it’s his troubled son Harry who may not survive the fallout.

Teddy Takes the Fall

Teddy has already made the ultimate decision: he will plead guilty to the murder of drug dealer Okie — a crime he didn’t commit. His aim is simple but devastating. He wants to protect Harry, who actually struck the fatal blow in a moment of panic.

A Walford insider puts it bluntly:

“Teddy would burn his own life to the ground for his boys. He can’t watch Harry’s addiction destroy him, so he believes taking the blame is the only way out.”

But the weight of Teddy’s sacrifice proves too much for Harry, who carries a secret he can barely admit to himself.

Nicola Battles to Keep the Family Standing

Back home, Nicola struggles with her own impossible choice. She knows Teddy has no realistic chance of walking free if he pleads guilty. She also knows Harry is too fragile to cope with the truth.

She tries to shield both her sons from what’s coming. But everything unravels when George, unaware of her plan to stay silent, lets slip that Teddy is preparing to confess to murder.

It hits Harry like a hammer blow. In a moment of panic and guilt, he breaks down and finally reveals the truth to George:

“I did it. I killed Okie.”

George urges him to go to the police. Nicola arrives just in time to stop her son, terrified his confession will destroy them all.

Harry’s Disappearance Sends Walford Into Panic

The pressure sends Harry spiraling back into addiction. As Teddy’s court date arrives, Harry is nowhere to be found.

His absence sends shockwaves through the Mitchell clan. Teddy’s plan relies entirely on Harry staying silent. One wrong move — one emotional breakdown — could send them both to prison for the rest of their lives.

Nicola bans both Harry and Barney from attending the trial, desperate to prevent disaster. But Harry’s disappearance terrifies her. She knows what he’s capable of when he loses control.

Gina and George join forces and search the Square until they finally track him down. Harry is shaken, exhausted, and barely standing. But they manage to convince him to go to court.

A Courtroom Cliffhanger

Harry arrives just in time to see Teddy take the stand. The verdict hits the Mitchells with crushing force. The outcome pushes Harry back into despair, and he retreats once again to the only escape he knows.

Back at home, another bombshell detonates: Barney announces he wants to live with Zack. The news triggers a violent argument between Zack and Nicola, escalating the chaos already ripping the family apart.

A Life-or-Death Spiral

Alone and overwhelmed, Harry heads to the Arches. He uses drugs again — but this time, rattled by the day’s events, he overdoses.

Gina is the one who finds him collapsed on the floor. She calls for help as Jack races to revive him. Within minutes, Nicola is sprinting to her son’s side as paramedics rush in.

Harry’s life now hangs in the balance.

The Aftermath

With Teddy trapped in a courtroom judgment and Harry fighting for his life, the Mitchell family faces the most traumatic crossroads in years.

Will Harry survive? And what will become of Teddy if the truth about Okie’s murder finally comes out?