EastEnders spoilers: Sean Slater returns and fights Jack Branning
Everything that will happen next week – Monday 29th April to Friday 3rd May 2018
Last updated 25th Apr 2019
As Sean Slater returns to the Square, the ambulance are called for his mum Jean. We've known for months that Sean is returning to EastEnders and next week we'll finally see him back in Walford.
The week begins with Sean back in the Square and it's not long before he bumps into former nemesis Jack Branning. However within a few minutes of their exchange, it dawns on Jack that Sean knows nothing about Roxy Mitchell's death…
Meanwhile Jean Slater continues to battle with her cancer and things take a turn for the worse when she loses consciousness and the ambulance are called.
Elsewhere Adam Bateman continues to plan his big move with Honey Mitchell and when Lola Pearce overhears she's eager to put a stop to his plans…
Keegan Baker tries to cheer up his younger sister Bailey, Tiffany Butcher sets Bernadette Taylor up on a date and Irqa Ahmed is suspicious of her sister Habiba Ahead.
Everything that will happen on EastEnders next week – Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May 2018
After ten years away, Sean Slater is back on the Square and it's not long before his past feuds resurface, especially after Jack discovers Sean was behind Amy's disappearance.
As tension between the men rises, it becomes clear to Jack that Sean is unaware that the mother of his child has died.
He takes him to her grave and breaks the tragic news but it's not long before he starts blaming Roxy for everything. Err, bit rude.
After hearing Jack's words about his ex-girlfriend, things quick off (again) and it's not long before they come to blows… in the cemetery.
When the pair eventually calm down, Sean reveals he's actually back on the Square to make amends with everyone.
Stacey Fowler is then stunned when she bumps into Jack, back on the Square, and he reveals Sean is back…
As Stacey and Kat digest the news that Sean is back, but nowhere to be seen, they decide to not tell Jean to ensure she doesn't pull out of her chemotherapy appointment.
When they head over to The Vic, they find Jean furiously cleaning even after Shirley Carter tells her to take it easy. It's not long before Stacey blurts that Sean is back and once again Jean is left furious that she was the last to find out.
She then refuses to go to her hospital appointment and just before tension reaches boiling point, between the women, Sean arrives.
Jean is ecstatic to see her son is back and following an explosive confrontation with Ruby Allen, Sean backs out of the situation by taking his mum to her appointment.
At the hospital, Sean is overwhelmed when he discovers what his mum is going through. Things take a tense turn when Sean begins to ask about what the future holds, but Jean shuts him down.
When Stacey picks up on Jean's mood, she gives her brother a stern talking and tries to make him see sense.
Following the conversation with his sister, Sean comtemplates leaving Walford but when Jean suggests they spend time together away from Walford, he agrees.
When Jean and Sean head out on their trip away from the Square she tries to get him to open up, but it backfires when she mentions his dad.
They arrive at a remote farmhouse and Jean is ecstatic to spend time with her son, but as they head out of a walk a clump of Jean's hair falls out.
Things then take a turn for the worse when Jean injures herself and despite brushing it off, Sean notices how severe it is. As Jean starts to lose her strength, it dawns on Sean that it might be his only chance and makes a shocking admission to his mum.
Jean loses consciousness and Sean rushes to try and get a phone signal. Then when Jean wakes up, she's in a worrying situation…
Sean quickly calls the ambulance and then rings his sister to get to them immediately. After picking up that something is wrong, she rushes over to them – bit what will she find?
Meanwhile when Lola overhears Adam's plans about moving in with his girlfriend Honey, she rushes over to tell Billy Mitchell the news. However, she's surprised by his reaction.
While at work, Ruby keeps being demanding and Lola's jealousy grows as she spots her boss and Jay Brown's relationship develop.
Lola decides to takes matters into her own hands when she's at Ruby's by getting revenge – she even manages to get Billy involved.
Honey is left confused by Billy's behaviour when he makes breakfast for her and she begins to doubt her plans to move in with Adam. She then decides to tell Billy the truth – she's moving in with Adam as soon as she can – and he's left devastated.
Billy pleads his estranged wife to bring the kids to his party at The Vic but she continues to be frosty with him. She then gives it and goes to the pub but makes it clear she's only there for Janet and William.
While Billy's party is in full swing at The Vic, Honey talks to William and Janet and makes a big decision about her future. Billy is living his best life and drinks a few too many drinks so Jay tells him to get some fresh air outside…
Elsewhere Keegan tries to cheer up his little sister but Bailey is reluctant to leave her mum. Dinah manages to persuade her to go for a kick about at the park.
While Keegan and his sister are playing footie, Tiffany and Bernadette watches on but are interrupted by one of Bailey's friends, Alyssa, and her older sister Brooke.
Tiff instantly picks up on the sparks flying between Brooke and Bernadette and decides to play cupid for her BFF.
Bernadette begins to worry over messaging Brooke, but Tiffany puts her at ease and encourages her and it's not long before she manages to secure a date.
Tiff helps Bernadette get ready for her date and when she arrives at Walford East she's left feeling touched that her best pal and Keegan are there to offer moral support.
When Brooke arrives she points out how well Tiffany and Keegan are getting on which pushes Bernadette to realises it's time she moves on.
Lastly, Iqra is suspicious when her sister asks her to cover before nipping out – what is Habiba up to now?
Before any of the spoilers above happens, here's everything that will happen on EastEnders this week...
The week begins with Phil Mitchell and Keanu Taylor rushing to find Louise Mitchell but when they discover her whereabouts all of their lives are put at risk.
Meanwhile back in the Square, Sharon Mitchell makes a worrying discovery that could blow their entire family apart - what has she found?
Ruby Allen has fantastic news and is eager to share it with Jay Brown but she's left stunned when he reveals he kissed Lola Pearce.
Elsewhere Kim Fox is still annoyed with Chantelle Atkins, Keegan Baker continues to be there for Bailey and Dinah and Adam Bateman makes a huge proposal to Honey Mitchell.
EastEnders airs on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One.