EastEnders spoilers: Will Dennis be the latest member of Evie's gang?
Could Dennis Rickman be caught up in Evie Steele's gang?
Author: Eden-Olivia LordPublished 8th Jan 2019 Last updated 8th Jan 2019
There's all sorts of drama kicking off in EastEnders next week. It all begins with Tiffany Butcher eager to make things up to Evie Steele but Tiff is floored when her pal reveals she wants Dennis to replace Rat. Oh boy...
Also on the square, Mitch Baker and Mick Carter decide to work together and coach the kids. Unfortunately, this puts a strain on Mick's already troubled marriage.
Doctor Legg confides in Dot Branning following his suspicions about Stuart Highway, Rainie Branning continues to hide how unwell she is from everyone and Louise Mitchell and Keanu Taylor grow closer.
The week kicks off with Tiffany trying to make things right with Evie but she's shocked when she's given a worrying task – find a replacement for Rat.
EastEnders spoilers: Will Dennis be the latest member of Evie's gang?
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Keanu and Louise grow closer
Finally, Keanu prepares himself for a difficult driving lesson with Louise but it soon becomes clear that the pair are growing closer…
Evie gives Tiffany a task
The week kicks off with Tiffany trying to make things right with Evie but she's shocked when she's given a worrying task – find a replacement for Rat.
A panicked Tiff rushes home but when the pressure gets too much she snaps at Stacey Fowler, leaving the rest of the family confused.
Later on things go from bad to worse at the Taylor household when Bernadette Taylor drops a huge bombshell of her BFF.
Tiffany then slams Bernadette for getting involved and after she shares some harsh words, she leaves her pal heartbroken.
It's not long before she insists to Tiff that she recruits Dennis – but will she go through with her new task?
Mick and Mitch join teams
Elsewhere on the square, after turning down Mitch's offer to coach the football team together Mick decides to make things up by helping his new pal spent some time with Keegan.
Shortly after when Mick gets out-skilled by one of the football mums Megan, Mitch persuades him to help coach the team.
While Karen is annoyed that her ex hasn't repaired her bathroom, Mick isn't in the mood for one of his wife's lectures.
Later when Mick is going to help Mitch coach the football team, Linda reveals she needs his help with something but is stunned by his unhelpful and snappy response.
Mick decides to back out of helping Mitch and instead stay with Linda.
It soon becomes clear that Mick isn't okay when he snaps at his wife and struggles to keep everything together.
Mick finally opens up to Linda
Linda is later shocked when she finds her husband in a state. As tension continues to rise between the couple, Mick finally opens up about what prison was really like.
It's not long before Linda gives her husband her blessing to coach the football team with Mitch.
Mitch and Mick worry when the minibus doesn't turn up for the football team so instead they get the rest of the residents on board and host their own match in the Square.
Dot is furious with Stuart
Over to Doctor Legg and he decides to confide in Dot when he suspects Stuart stole a photo of his wife.
After Dot confronts Stuart about the picture she kicks him out of her house.
She soon has a change of heart when she finds him pretending to search for the photo.
Meanwhile, Dr Legg is happy to learn from the Rabbi that his parent's grave has been restored and despite his doubts, he agrees to meet the people responsible so they can apologise.
Rainie is annoyed with Max
While all this is happening, Rainie is touched by Max's concern for her health but is left annoyed that he won't trust her with baby Abi so decides to hide how unwell she really is.
She later revels in Max's attentiveness and reassures him that she's getting better.
Keanu and Louise grow closer
Finally, Keanu prepares himself for a difficult driving lesson with Louise but it soon becomes clear that the pair are growing closer…
Evie gives Tiffany a task
The week kicks off with Tiffany trying to make things right with Evie but she's shocked when she's given a worrying task – find a replacement for Rat.
A panicked Tiff rushes home but when the pressure gets too much she snaps at Stacey Fowler, leaving the rest of the family confused.
Later on things go from bad to worse at the Taylor household when Bernadette Taylor drops a huge bombshell of her BFF.
Tiffany then slams Bernadette for getting involved and after she shares some harsh words, she leaves her pal heartbroken.
It's not long before she insists to Tiff that she recruits Dennis – but will she go through with her new task?
Mick and Mitch join teams
Elsewhere on the square, after turning down Mitch's offer to coach the football team together Mick decides to make things up by helping his new pal spent some time with Keegan.
Shortly after when Mick gets out-skilled by one of the football mums Megan, Mitch persuades him to help coach the team.
While Karen is annoyed that her ex hasn't repaired her bathroom, Mick isn't in the mood for one of his wife's lectures.
Later when Mick is going to help Mitch coach the football team, Linda reveals she needs his help with something but is stunned by his unhelpful and snappy response.
Mick decides to back out of helping Mitch and instead stay with Linda.
It soon becomes clear that Mick isn't okay when he snaps at his wife and struggles to keep everything together.
Mick finally opens up to Linda
Linda is later shocked when she finds her husband in a state. As tension continues to rise between the couple, Mick finally opens up about what prison was really like.
It's not long before Linda gives her husband her blessing to coach the football team with Mitch.
Mitch and Mick worry when the minibus doesn't turn up for the football team so instead they get the rest of the residents on board and host their own match in the Square.
Dot is furious with Stuart
Over to Doctor Legg and he decides to confide in Dot when he suspects Stuart stole a photo of his wife.
After Dot confronts Stuart about the picture she kicks him out of her house.
She soon has a change of heart when she finds him pretending to search for the photo.
Meanwhile, Dr Legg is happy to learn from the Rabbi that his parent's grave has been restored and despite his doubts, he agrees to meet the people responsible so they can apologise.
Rainie is annoyed with Max
While all this is happening, Rainie is touched by Max's concern for her health but is left annoyed that he won't trust her with baby Abi so decides to hide how unwell she really is.
She later revels in Max's attentiveness and reassures him that she's getting better.
Keanu and Louise grow closer
Finally, Keanu prepares himself for a difficult driving lesson with Louise but it soon becomes clear that the pair are growing closer…
In other EastEnders news, it's set to kick off this week when Rainie Cross collapses following a health scare - is she okay?
Meanwhile Tiffany Butcher continues to involve herself further into the gang and Bernadette Taylor is left devastated when she spots Tiff kissing Evie Steele. Things take a turn for the worse when Tiffany and Rat are on a job on the tube and the police arrive - will they get caught?
Also on the square Mitch Baker returns to visit the Taylor family, a newbie Bailey causes mayhem and leaves Mick Carter furious and Mick and Mitch are left in the lurch when the football coach quits!
EastEnders airs on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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