EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter leaves Ollie in DANGER
Her alcohol addiction has affected her entire family and it’s set to get worse
It's said that things get worse before they get better, and let's hope that Linda Carter is an example of that.
She’s been battling her alcohol addiction for months and next week she ends up rowing with Chantelle Atkins, leaving her son Ollie Carter in danger and she goes to war with Mick Carter and Shirley Carter.
Elsewhere on EastEnders, Sheree Trueman opens up to hubby Patrick Trueman, Sharon Mitchell is shocked by Dennis Rickman and Whitney Dean is left feeling guilty.
Suki Panesar celebrates her birthday but is stunned when an uninvited guest arrives, Bernadette Taylor is left feeling curious about Karen Taylor’s latest behaviour and Daniel receives some heart-breaking news.
EastEnders spoilers: Monday 3 – Friday 7 February 2020
The week begins with a hungover Linda doing the school run but after bumping into Shelley she asks Chantelle to pick up Ollie from school.
Linda is later left humiliated when her card is declined and it quickly dawns on her that Mick is behind it.
Sharon tries to calm her down but Linda lashes out and when Chantelle arrives and sees how drunk Linda is, she tries to take charge of the situation. However she's not prepared for Linda exploding in rage.
After Chantelle leaves, Linda is mortified when it dawns on her that Ollie has seen everything. Things take a turn for the worse when Linda falls asleep and Ollie is left in terrible danger…
Shirley is determined to make her daughter-in-law face her problems and gives her information about an addiction support session.
Linda begs Mick to take her but on their way to the community centre, Linda spots Stuart Highway and begs Mick not to go.
Mick agrees but when Shirley discovers what's happened she warns her son to take charge. Linda struggles at the support system and later on she breaks down – surprising Shirley.
On their way home, Shirley updates Mick on his wife's progress but urges him to put Ollie first. When Linda overhears their conversation she turns to booze. Things get out of hand when Mick tries to stop his wife and when Linda's rage takes control she ends up ruining Ollie's drawing.
A devastated Linda then warns her hubby that she knows he's plotting against her. Convinced that her family are against her, Linda sneaks out but when she bumps into Sharon she makes amends and apologises.
She then confides in Sharon about her fears but Shaz urges her pal to fight for her marriage. A confident Linda attempts to put things right and heads home but she's not prepared for what she finds…
Meanwhile, Sharon buys Dennis football tickets as a peace offering and although he pretends he's not bothered, deep down he's touched.
Towards the end of the week Ian Beale and Sharon reminisce about old times but it soon dawns on him that his feelings aren't reciprocated.
Later on Sharon is stunned by Dennis' attitude towards her – what's happened now?
Elsewhere on the Square, Denise Fox returns from Scotland and after meeting Issac she decides to apologise to Sheree about their Christmas Day misunderstanding.
Despite Denise and Sheree making up, Patrick begins to grow suspicious of his wife's lies and after getting to know Isaac a little more he ends up confront her. Sheree opens up to Patrick about her son.
Later Issac, Patrick, Sheree and Denise all celebrate Isaac's new job at Walford High. However when Isaac tells Denise that Sheree's partners never stick around after meeting him – her interest is piqued.
Whitney tells Kat Moon that Leo King has her logbook but Kat's mood lightens when Jack Branning reveals the police have evidence that could help Kush Kazemi.
Whitney is left feeling wracked with guilt about Kush's ordeal and decides to try and put things right. Tiffany Butcher urges her sister not to do anything that will put her in danger – but Whitney ignores her and takes matters into her own hands.
At the end of the week, Mick tries to reassure Whitney but it quickly because clear that she's stressed and it's beginning to take a toll on her…
Suki plans a family meal to celebrate her birthday but when Vinny Panesar mentions it to Ash, Iqra Ahmed invites herself along too.
Ash and her brothers are surprised by Suki's reaction to Iqra but when they both leave after the meal, Suki's true colours become clear.
The police arrive at the Taylors house and give them an update on Keanu Taylor but Bernadette is left feeling curious but her mum's lack of concern.
She decides to take Karen's phone and leave Keanu a message… When she fails to get any information about her brother she ends up taking her frustrations out on Karen and Billy Mitchell.
When Karen realises Bernadette isn't going to let things go easy, she decides to take a risky move and tell her daughter that Keanu is alive and safe.
Elsewhere Daniel winds Stuart and Rainie Branning up about his funeral plans but when his doctor reveals he only has weeks to live, the reality of his situation dawns on him.
Before any of the above, here's everything that will happen in EastEnders this week...
Leo King continues to cause mayhem on the Square and after pushing Kat Moon's button she ends up trashing his stall.
The police arrive to take Leo away from The Vic and Kat, Kush Kazemi and Martin Fowler prepare to celebrate. Just as Whitney begins to relax, Leo arrives and following a scuffle between the pair Kush ends up shoving him off the balcony...
Elsewhere Linda Carter is devastated when Mick Carter doesn't support her, Kathy Beale moves back home with Bobby Beale and Keegan Baker confides in Patrick Trueman.