EastEnders Shock Twist: Howie Slips Deeper Into Crime as Kim’s Dreams Push Him Over the Edge
Howie’s Secret Gamble Comes Back to Haunt Him
EastEnders continues to pile the pressure on Howie Danes, and this week fans watched as he edged even further down a dangerous path. Once seen as a dependable partner, Howie has now found himself entangled in a web of lies, secrecy, and crime — all in the name of love.
It all began months ago when Howie and Patrick Truman placed a cheeky horse racing bet after Kim Fox compared Howie unfavorably to her ex, Vincent. The gamble surprisingly paid off, with the pair scooping a massive £6,000 win just before Patrick and Yolande’s wedding.
But their celebration was cut short when the winnings were stolen by Oscar Branning. Worse still, Patrick was left for dead during the robbery, with Howie arriving on the scene just as Oscar fled. Instead of going to the police, Howie confronted Oscar privately, striking a dangerous bargain: he’d keep quiet about Oscar’s role if he and Lauren handed over the stolen cash.
That one decision has left Howie living in fear ever since. With Oscar able to expose him at any moment, Howie has been walking a tightrope — one wobble away from disaster.
Kim’s Setback Sparks New Pressure
Determined to be the man Kim deserves, Howie has tried to turn things around, even splashing out on a brand-new car to help boost her career as an influencer. For a brief moment, Kim was thrilled. She even landed her first brand deal, proving her new path was starting to pay off.
But disaster struck when Kim accidentally drove over her own computer and filming equipment, destroying everything she had worked so hard to build. Facing the loss of her big break, Kim told Howie she would have to sell the car he’d just bought her.
Unable to bear the thought of disappointing her again, Howie scrambled for another solution. He shocked Kim by announcing he’d taken on a second job delivering parcels by bike. Touched by his sacrifice, Kim called him “the best,” while Howie — desperate to keep her happy — promised, “Anything for the woman I love.”
Kim, however, made her expectations crystal clear. With her equipment ruined, she needed “a load of money,” putting even more weight on Howie’s already burdened shoulders.
The Temptation He Couldn’t Resist
On his first night as a delivery worker, Howie began sorting through the parcels at home. That’s when temptation struck. One of the packages split open, revealing a thank-you note for an 18k gold necklace. Inside the box lay the necklace itself — a glittering opportunity too good for Howie to ignore.
Panicked and torn, Howie slipped the necklace into his back pocket just as Kim walked through the door. She had no idea what he’d done, only hearing him reassure her that he’d soon be “raking it in” with this new side hustle.
How Far Will He Go?
For Howie, what started as a misguided bid to protect Kim’s dreams has quickly spiraled into something darker. Already blackmailing Oscar over the stolen bet money, Howie has now crossed another line by pocketing stolen goods.
The question now isn’t just whether he’ll get caught — but how far he’s willing to go before his actions destroy everything he’s trying to protect. With Kim unaware of his growing list of secrets, the truth is bound to come out sooner or later.
And when it does, will Howie lose the woman he’s trying so hard to hold on to?