July 25th 2024.
Reiss had finally managed to escape from Debbie's care home without being noticed. He had just committed a horrific act by killing his wife, who had been in a coma for years. But his actions were driven by his mounting debts, which he believed could only be solved by taking drastic measures. However, his escape was short-lived as the net was about to close in on him.
The upcoming week would bring two unexpected arrivals to Walford, who would threaten to expose Reiss' secret. Debbie's parents, Brenda and Hugh Collins, would be making an appearance, played by Michael Bertenshaw and Nichola McAuliffe. This news left Reiss with a sense of dread as he knew he would have to answer some serious questions.
But before he could even face Debbie's parents, Reiss had to deal with the fact that they had no idea about Sonia Fowler, his new girlfriend. He had not mentioned her to them, and this added another layer of complication to the situation. Reiss knew that he would have to overcome this hurdle before he could even begin to explain his actions.
In the previous episode, we saw Reiss checking Debbie's pulse and placing the pillow back behind her head, the same one he had used to kill her. He was desperate to leave the care home without being seen, and he managed to slip out unnoticed. It seemed like there was no record of him ever being there, which gave him a sense of relief.
However, his relief was short-lived as he and Sonia returned to the care home after receiving news of Debbie's death, only to find the police at the scene. The police informed them that there would be a post-mortem to determine the cause of death, which was standard procedure. But for Reiss, this was a nightmare as he feared his secret would be exposed.
Once they were back home, Sonia revealed that she had been planning to sell her house to help with their financial troubles. This realization hit Reiss hard, and he broke down in Sonia's arms, overwhelmed with guilt for what he had done. But despite his remorse, it seemed like Sonia could be the one taking the fall for his actions.
As the truth about Debbie's death slowly unravels, the question remains, will her parents be able to uncover the truth? With the guilt weighing heavily on Reiss and the fear of being caught, it was only a matter of time before everything would come crashing down. But how long could he keep up this facade?
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