A popular character on EastEnders was relieved when her husband passed away, as she looks back on her previous heartbreak.

Elaine was looking forward to her hen do, a much-needed celebration after the passing of her husband John. She had been through a lot, keeping his true identity a secret for years while he struggled with his own identity. As the landlady of Queen Vic, she was shocked when her grandson Johnny surprised her with a drag queen, Drew Peacock, who turned out to be someone from her past.

The moment Drew stepped on stage, Elaine was overcome with fear and immediately ordered him to leave. Johnny and his mother Linda followed her upstairs, where Elaine finally opened up about her marriage to John. She confessed that he had been unfaithful and she had turned a blind eye to it, pretending that they were happy and committed. Linda was taken aback by this revelation, but even more shocked when she found out that Drew was one of John's lovers.

After years of avoiding him, Elaine finally confronted Drew at the LGBT hotspot in Walford, The Prince Albert. As they exchanged playful insults, Drew revealed that he had been bitter towards Elaine for a long time, wondering what his life would have been like if John hadn't been with her. Elaine realized that they had more in common than she thought, as she had also wondered the same.

Drew shared his traumatic experiences of living through the HIV and AIDS pandemic in the 1980s. He revealed that he had been diagnosed as HIV positive and had urged John to get tested as well. He believed that the pressure of keeping his sexuality a secret and Drew's nagging had caused John's heart attack.

Despite the hardships, Drew had managed to survive and live a long but lonely life. He had also been encouraged to spend his life savings, forcing him to work even in his later years. As they made amends, Elaine realized that Drew still resented her for preventing his relationship with John and not inviting him to the funeral.

Feeling relieved that John was finally free from societal disapproval, Elaine apologized to Drew. He then left for his next gig in Soho, leaving Elaine to question her upcoming marriage to George Knight. When she got home, she asked Johnny to draw up a pre-nuptial agreement. She was unsure if her marriage to George would last, but she didn't want to make the same mistakes as she did with John.

As the situation unfolded, Elaine couldn't help but wonder how George would react. If you're a fan of soaps, you can join our WhatsApp community to stay updated on all the latest spoilers and gossip. We'd love to hear from you, so feel free to leave a comment below or email us with any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures. Stay tuned on our homepage for all things soaps.

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