EastEnders Spoilers: Jean makes SHOCKING revelation about the father of Hayley's baby
Will Jean expose Hayley's secret?
EastEnders spoilers: As Ruby struggles to deal with her emotions following the aftermath of a Walford High school reunion at E20, Stacey opens up about her own ordeal and urges Ruby to go to the police.
It's a tough week on The Square for Ruby Allen as she struggles to come to terms with the events following Martin Fowler's school reunion at the E20. The night out sparks controversy when Ruby is introduced to Martin's friends Ross, Matt and Glen, and after heading home with Ross but waking it up with Matt it soon becomes apparent there are two sides to the story.
This week, as Ruby, Stacey and Martin confront issues over consent and Stacey is forced to relive painful memories from her past, Ruby finally decides to make a statement to the police. But, after being presented with new information, will Martin back up her version of events?
Elsewhere, as Hayley Slater hits rock bottom and turns to the booze once again, Jean Slater embarks on an investigation into who the father of Hayley's baby is. But, after a shock revelation, will Jean expose Hayley's secret?
EastEnders spoilers: Monday 15 to Friday 19 October
Hayley's feeling overwhelmed
Hayley Slater is struggling with pressure of becoming a mum and the questions about who her baby's father is!
Elsewhere, after her check up Dot invites Doctor Legg to Robbie Fowler's birthday at The Vic. The old friends fondly reminisce about the Square, but Dot is taken aback when Doctor Legg reveals some shocking news.
Hayley's feeling overwhelmed
Hayley Slater is struggling with pressure of becoming a mum and the questions about who her baby's father is!
After Jean Slater gave her a HUGE list of things she'll need when the baby arrives, Hayley is overwhelmed. Thankfully, Mariam comes to the rescue.
Meanwhile...
Dot Cotton returns from Ireland, but Sonia Fowler senses something isn't right. Dot confides in Sonia that she's been having some funny turns so Sonia gives her a check-up and advises Dot makes an appointment with her GP.
Meanwhile...
Ruby Allen arrives at the Slater's house and shows Stacey Slater the nasty comments she's received online. An enraged Stacey tries to persuade Ruby to go to the police and they head off to the station unaware that Martin Fowler has learned some new information about the events that night at E20.
Stacey is furious with Martin, thinking his friends are behind the nasty messages.
Martin shares the information with a confused and angry Stacey.
Unsure about what to make of the new information, Stacey asks Ruby to take her through exactly what happened after the reunion at the E20.
Keanu Taylor and Sharon Mitchell have a close call when they're nearly caught kissing after Keanu shows Sharon his new minicab business cards. Later, Sharon is shocked when she receives an anonymous revealing someone knows about their secret affair... Keanu tries to reassure Sharon, but later on the mystery person sends more damning evidence.
After yesterday's revelations Ruby refuses to go to the police and instead heads to the E20 to face her demons.
Ruby ends up seeing Billy Mitchell, but a concerned Stacey then turns up to check on her friend.
Stacey can see Ruby is clearly struggling and hurt. The two women have a deep heart-to-heart as Stacey explains her own experience of sexual assault.
After hearing Stacey's story, Ruby realises her best friend understands, and emboldened by Stacey's words, heads to the police station.
Hayley pays a visit to Mariam and as she spends time with baby Harley, her confidence at becoming a mum starts to grow.
However, after learning that Mariam and Arshad fostered a child with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Hayley snaps at Mariam and leaves.
Hayley is wracked with guilt about drinking throughout her pregnancy but Jean is quick to reassure her.
But, when Hayley lets slip about drinking in Spain, Jean starts to get suspicious and asks Hayley about the father of her baby again.
Jean begins investigating who the father of Hayley's baby could be.
Her investigations lead her to make a shock assumption about who the baby's father could be! Is Jean right?
Elsewhere...
Sharon and Keanu grow more and more paranoid as they try to work out who knows about their affair.
Their fears worsen when the anonymous texter sends an ultimatum.
Meanwhile, an increasingly anxious Dot pays a visit to the doctor's surgery.
Later when Jack Branning pops in to see her, he picks up on the fact something isn't right and quizzes Dot, who makes a confession.
Back at the slaters...
Jean confronts a hungover Hayley about her suspicions.
On the Square, Hayley spots Keanu and persuades him to go to the park with her. Keanu is appalled when he realises Hayley is drinking and gives her a dressing down, but he soon picks up on how vulnerable she is.
Back at the Slater's, there's no sign of Hayley but when Keanu mentions Hayley was going 'home', Jean realises where she is and rushes with Kat to find her. Kat and Jean pull up at an abandoned block of flats and are horrified to see Hayley in a very dangerous situation.
Stacey worries when she hasn't heard from Ruby since she decided to make a statement to the police.
After a phonecall from the police, Stacey learns she and Martin will also need to give statements.
The pressure mounts for Martin when he has to undergo questioning.
After the interviews, Stacey thinks Martin has helped Ruby's case and is grateful to him for making a statement.
Heading home, Martin bumps into Ross who's desperate for an update.
Jack helps Dot get a second opinion on her health but poor Dot still isn't convinced. As Jack reassures Dot, she gets an idea and heads off to meet an old friend she can trust.
After dramatic scenes which see Kat and Jean having to coax Hayley off of a balcony, the slater's return home and Hayley gets some rest.
As Hayley sleeps, Mo and Kat want answers. Hayley thanks Jean for everything but as Hayley heads upstairs she overhears some VERY harsh words from Kat.
Martin tries to avoid Ross but he is confused when Ross shows him a text from Ruby.
Later at The Vic, a conflicted Martin feels guilty when Ruby offers to buy him a pint to say thank you for making a statement.
Elsewhere, after her check up Dot invites Doctor Legg to Robbie Fowler's birthday at The Vic. The old friends fondly reminisce about the Square, but Dot is taken aback when Doctor Legg reveals some shocking news.
Hayley's feeling overwhelmed
Hayley Slater is struggling with pressure of becoming a mum and the questions about who her baby's father is!
After Jean Slater gave her a HUGE list of things she'll need when the baby arrives, Hayley is overwhelmed. Thankfully, Mariam comes to the rescue.
Meanwhile...
Dot Cotton returns from Ireland, but Sonia Fowler senses something isn't right. Dot confides in Sonia that she's been having some funny turns so Sonia gives her a check-up and advises Dot makes an appointment with her GP.
Meanwhile...
Ruby Allen arrives at the Slater's house and shows Stacey Slater the nasty comments she's received online. An enraged Stacey tries to persuade Ruby to go to the police and they head off to the station unaware that Martin Fowler has learned some new information about the events that night at E20.
Stacey is furious with Martin, thinking his friends are behind the nasty messages.
Martin shares the information with a confused and angry Stacey.
Unsure about what to make of the new information, Stacey asks Ruby to take her through exactly what happened after the reunion at the E20.
Keanu Taylor and Sharon Mitchell have a close call when they're nearly caught kissing after Keanu shows Sharon his new minicab business cards. Later, Sharon is shocked when she receives an anonymous revealing someone knows about their secret affair... Keanu tries to reassure Sharon, but later on the mystery person sends more damning evidence.
After yesterday's revelations Ruby refuses to go to the police and instead heads to the E20 to face her demons.
Ruby ends up seeing Billy Mitchell, but a concerned Stacey then turns up to check on her friend.
Stacey can see Ruby is clearly struggling and hurt. The two women have a deep heart-to-heart as Stacey explains her own experience of sexual assault.
After hearing Stacey's story, Ruby realises her best friend understands, and emboldened by Stacey's words, heads to the police station.
Hayley pays a visit to Mariam and as she spends time with baby Harley, her confidence at becoming a mum starts to grow.
However, after learning that Mariam and Arshad fostered a child with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Hayley snaps at Mariam and leaves.
Hayley is wracked with guilt about drinking throughout her pregnancy but Jean is quick to reassure her.
But, when Hayley lets slip about drinking in Spain, Jean starts to get suspicious and asks Hayley about the father of her baby again.
Jean begins investigating who the father of Hayley's baby could be.
Her investigations lead her to make a shock assumption about who the baby's father could be! Is Jean right?
Elsewhere...
Sharon and Keanu grow more and more paranoid as they try to work out who knows about their affair.
Their fears worsen when the anonymous texter sends an ultimatum.
Meanwhile, an increasingly anxious Dot pays a visit to the doctor's surgery.
Later when Jack Branning pops in to see her, he picks up on the fact something isn't right and quizzes Dot, who makes a confession.
Back at the slaters...
Jean confronts a hungover Hayley about her suspicions.
On the Square, Hayley spots Keanu and persuades him to go to the park with her. Keanu is appalled when he realises Hayley is drinking and gives her a dressing down, but he soon picks up on how vulnerable she is.
Back at the Slater's, there's no sign of Hayley but when Keanu mentions Hayley was going 'home', Jean realises where she is and rushes with Kat to find her. Kat and Jean pull up at an abandoned block of flats and are horrified to see Hayley in a very dangerous situation.
Stacey worries when she hasn't heard from Ruby since she decided to make a statement to the police.
After a phonecall from the police, Stacey learns she and Martin will also need to give statements.
The pressure mounts for Martin when he has to undergo questioning.
After the interviews, Stacey thinks Martin has helped Ruby's case and is grateful to him for making a statement.
Heading home, Martin bumps into Ross who's desperate for an update.
Jack helps Dot get a second opinion on her health but poor Dot still isn't convinced. As Jack reassures Dot, she gets an idea and heads off to meet an old friend she can trust.
After dramatic scenes which see Kat and Jean having to coax Hayley off of a balcony, the slater's return home and Hayley gets some rest.
As Hayley sleeps, Mo and Kat want answers. Hayley thanks Jean for everything but as Hayley heads upstairs she overhears some VERY harsh words from Kat.
Martin tries to avoid Ross but he is confused when Ross shows him a text from Ruby.
Later at The Vic, a conflicted Martin feels guilty when Ruby offers to buy him a pint to say thank you for making a statement.
Elsewhere, after her check up Dot invites Doctor Legg to Robbie Fowler's birthday at The Vic. The old friends fondly reminisce about the Square, but Dot is taken aback when Doctor Legg reveals some shocking news.