December 16th 2024.
On a fateful night, Linda's life took a tragic turn after a night of excessive drinking. However, there was more to this story than meets the eye. This week's episode of EastEnders, now available on BBC iPlayer, revealed the consequences of Linda's alcoholism and the impact it had on those closest to her.
As fans know, Linda has been battling with her addiction for five years, and her latest relapse was triggered by the traumatic events of last Christmas. Not only did she have to deal with the guilt of taking a life to protect her friend Sharon, but she also had to cover up the murder. This has taken a toll on her mental health, and her reliance on alcohol has spiraled out of control.
Despite her loved ones' efforts to help her, Linda refused to seek help and instead turned to the bottle. Her mother, Elaine, gave her an ultimatum to either go to rehab or leave the Vic. In a moment of desperation, Linda pushed her mother to the floor and stormed out of the pub, leaving her son Ollie terrified and her other loved ones at a loss for how to help her.
Johnny, Linda's older son, tried to console his little brother and revealed that he knows about Linda's drinking problem. He even drew a picture of her lying on the floor with a bottle in her hand, but Linda refused to acknowledge it and continued to blame Elaine for her alcoholism.
As Linda wandered the streets, she came across Glenn, a man she had previously taken to the Vic. Seeking warmth from his coat, Glenn took advantage of her vulnerable state and inappropriately touched her. Linda quickly left, but the damage had been done. She continued to drink and ended up vomiting blood on Turin Road before passing away.
However, it was later revealed that this was all a vision of what could happen if Linda didn't stop drinking. She stood outside the Vic in the rain, holding the bottle and staring at Ollie's drawing. Realizing the gravity of her situation, she poured the drink down the sewer and returned to the Vic to tell Elaine that she doesn't want to die and will go to rehab.
The episode then jumped forward to Linda's funeral, where her family was torn apart by grief and anger. Johnny blamed his mother for choosing to die, while Nancy blamed Elaine for not doing enough to help her. But it was all a vision of what could have been. Linda had chosen to fight her addiction and seek help, and her loved ones were there to support her.
In the end, Linda and Elaine shared a touching moment, and it was clear that their relationship had been repaired. The family may have been fractured, but there was hope for a brighter future. As the episode came to an end, viewers were reminded that help is always available for those struggling with addiction. EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Share your thoughts on this episode and other soap stories by leaving a comment and joining our community.
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