Zoe’s Past Comes Back to Haunt Her

Next week on EastEnders, Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) finds herself at the center of chaos as her darkest secrets resurface. Still shaken from a hospital stay after being caught up in a shooting, Zoe is trying to put her life back together. But Walford doesn’t forgive or forget easily.

As Zoe attempts to recover, whispers spread around Albert Square. Neighbors speculate that the shooting was no accident, while Zoe remains convinced that Greg Dolan (Dean Williamson) – the man she once fought off in a terrifying ordeal – is still alive and coming after her. The police, however, claim it was nothing more than a random attack.

The pressure of gossip and fear drives Zoe into isolation, but Walford has a way of forcing people to face their pasts head-on.

Vicki Fowler’s Explosive Return

Zoe’s troubles intensify when she runs into Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig). Still bitter over the death of her father Den Watts, Vicki wastes no time confronting Zoe. She blames Zoe for her dad’s death back in 2005, when Zoe was part of the infamous scheme involving Den, Chrissie, and Sam Mitchell.

Viewers will recall the shocking night Den met his end. Zoe struck him with a statue in self-defense, but Chrissie later delivered the fatal blow and pinned the crime on Zoe. For Vicki, this is her first opportunity in twenty years to unleash her fury, and it quickly escalates into a violent confrontation.

Kathy Beale, Zack Hudson, and Anthony Trueman are forced to break the women apart, but the damage is already done. Zoe is shaken, and Vicki shows no signs of backing down.

Family Loyalty Tested

The Slater family rallies to protect Zoe, but trouble continues to mount. When Zoe discovers that Freddie and Mo have shared details of her ordeal online, her anxiety spikes. The Walford Gazette quickly picks up the story, making her fear that Greg could track her down.

Frightened and overwhelmed, Zoe starts making desperate choices. She leaves a cryptic message for someone from her past and secretly begins packing her bags. Stacey Slater catches her mid-escape and demands answers. What Zoe reveals is shocking – she confesses that she fought Greg and believes he may be dead.

Stacey urges her cousin not to run, but Zoe is convinced that danger is closing in fast.

A Dangerous Game with Greg Dolan

Determined to uncover the truth, Stacey drags Zoe back to Greg’s derelict flat. They wait in silence to see if he reappears. For Zoe, it’s a moment of reckoning. If Greg is alive, he could expose her secret. If he’s dead, she may have to live with the weight of another life lost.

This chilling turn of events ties Zoe’s present struggles to her past mistakes, blurring the line between victim and survivor. With her family divided and old enemies resurfacing, Zoe faces the terrifying possibility that her secrets could destroy her all over again.

What’s Next for Zoe Slater?

The road ahead for Zoe is filled with danger, betrayal, and emotional turmoil. Will Greg resurface to finish what he started? Can Zoe repair her fractured relationships in Walford? And how will Vicki’s vendetta shake up the Slater family?

One thing is certain: Walford hasn’t seen the last of Zoe’s bombshell revelations. Fans should prepare for a week of emotional confrontations, shocking twists, and dangerous consequences as EastEnders dives deeper into Zoe’s dark past.