July 18th 2024.
Once again, lives in EastEnders are thrown into turmoil. The upcoming week promises high tensions as Linda Carter faces yet another traumatic event. This time, it's the plea hearing for Dean Wicks, the man she conspired with. While Linda is worried about the possibility of her fake story unraveling, her best friend and co-conspirator, Sharon Watts, is dealing with troubles of her own.
As Dean's court date approaches, Linda is hit with the reality that his trial is imminent. She can't help but wonder what decision Dean will make when it comes to pleading guilty or not guilty. And more importantly, how will this decision affect her already spiraling life? Meanwhile, Reiss Coldwell's deceit has put Sharon in danger as he tries to scam money from her. But little does he know, it's not just Sharon he should be worried about. If Phil Mitchell discovers the truth, Reiss could be in even bigger trouble. And this is not the only crisis Reiss will face in the upcoming week.
On Monday, July 22, Reiss' money troubles continue to pile up when the care home where Debbie resides reveals that he still owes them money. If he doesn't pay up, Debbie will be moved. Desperate to come up with the funds, Reiss devises a plan to scam Sharon. However, when she becomes emotional about Keanu, he quickly changes his mind. Seeking solace, Reiss visits Debbie before heading home to tell Sonia everything. But when she shares some good news, Reiss reconsiders and decides to come clean about their debt.
Next on the agenda is a worrying day for Linda as it's the day of Dean's plea hearing. Bernie is disappointed when Jack reveals he can't attend, but her attention is soon diverted to Linda who is trying to avoid her questions. In another household, Kat and Alfie are trying to discipline their son Tommy, but their efforts are met with fury when the school informs them of his absence. Alfie finds Tommy sparring with Phil in the Boxing Den and orders him back to the laundrette where he is supposed to be working for the summer. However, Tommy becomes suspicious when he sees Harvey secretly giving money to Maya, and assumes he is cheating on Jean. Later, Tommy begs Phil to get back together with Kat, but things take a turn for the worse when Kat arrives and reveals that her and Phil are no longer an item.
On Tuesday, July 23, Sonia and Reiss are looking for extra work to help with their financial struggles. Reiss ends up with more than he bargained for when he gets a temporary job at Fox & Hair with Kim. He asks Sharon about the outstanding funds, and Phil overhears, leaving him confused. Can Reiss get the money out of Sharon? Later, when Sharon agrees to pay the debt, Reiss is overjoyed. However, his happiness is short-lived when Phil shows up and demands to know what's going on. Sharon confesses that she has been neglecting the accounts, and Reiss makes a quick escape.
At No.43, Sharon and Linda have a heart-to-heart about Dean and his upcoming trial. Meanwhile, Elaine gives Linda a pep talk while she wraps a present for her daughter Lexi. However, Elaine becomes concerned when she sees an empty vodka miniature. In another part of town, Tommy skips his summer job and heads to Phil's house to try and convince him to reunite with Kat. But his efforts are met with an explosive argument between the exes.
The following day, Wednesday, July 24, Sonia is hopeful when Reiss lies and tells her he's found a solution to their care home debt. However, she knows their financial struggles will continue to be a problem. Matters become worse when Sharon shows up and asks for the missing VAT receipt. Sonia confides in Martin about their money woes before going to spend time with Debbie at the care home. She promises to take care of her. Later, Sonia decides to sell their house to get some extra money, and she meets with an estate agent to get the ball rolling. Initially reluctant, she eventually realizes that it's the best decision for her and Reiss's future. She confides in Lauren, Jack, and Martin, who all stage an intervention to help her see the bigger picture.
At No.31, Kat tries to talk to Tommy, but they end up arguing when he refuses to apologize for his outburst. As a result, she cancels their planned vacation. Meanwhile, Alfie tries to get Kat to open up about the argument, but she remains tight-lipped. Elsewhere, Phil demotes Chelsea after catching her drinking on the job. This gives Penny the opportunity to steal her bar manager role.
On Thursday, July 25, Sonia is excited to cook Reiss a meal, but her mood quickly changes when Lauren and Martin arrive and reveal their true feelings about him. An argument ensues, and Sonia kicks them out. Meanwhile, Chelsea is devastated when she finds out that Penny has taken her job. She pleads with Phil to get it back.
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