Stacey's stalker ordeal takes another terrifying turn
Freddie's upset when his dad reaches out - What will he do?
Whitney and Zack receive news about their fostering hopes
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Stacey's stalker ordeal takes another terrifying turn
Freddie's upset when his dad reaches out - What will he do?
Whitney and Zack receive news about their fostering hopes
MONDAY
Freddie Slater has had trouble coming to terms with finding out the horrifying facts about his biological father. In a bid to protect her son, Freddie's mum, Little Mo Slater, kept the truth from him that she was raped by Graham Foster.
The huge family secret finally came out after an unwitting Freddie managed to track down Graham to a car dealership in nearby Peckham.
Alarmed that Freddie was in the dark about who Graham really was, his aunt Kat Slater confessed the whole awful story about his conception.
After discovering the shock news, Freddie instantly cut Graham out of his life. When he gets a friend request from Graham on social media, it leaves him rattled and he blocks him.
After an honest chat with Gina Knight, he realises that the feelings of anger for what his mum had to go through are not going to go away. Vowing to confront his father over what he did, Freddie sets off to meet him, with a worried Anna Knight by his side.
Graham is blindsided when Freddie verbally attacks him, insisting that he admit he raped his mum.
Poor Freddie is left even more distressed when instead of owning up to it, Graham tells Freddie that Little Mo is a liar and insists Freddie leave or he'll call the police.
Will the confrontation make Freddie spiral?
Stacey Slater is full of nerves as the day of the Stalking Protection Order hearing approaches.
After being left terrified by teacher Theo Hawthorne, who has a dangerous obsession with her, Stacey felt that there was nothing she could do.
Copper Jack Branning was the one who encouraged Stacey to take out the SRO after Theo moved in next door to her, to legally stop him approaching her.
When Martin Fowler turns up at Stacey's and shows her the compromising Secret Cam pictures of her that Theo has plastered all around Walford, Stacey is infuriated!
She knows that he's trying to damage her reputation ahead of the hearing to make out that she's a liar.
Storming outside to confront Theo over the posters, she realises she's too late. He's already heading to court in his smart suit, looking all the world like the perfect model of an upstanding geography teacher.
Worried that Theo will put on a good show to convince the judge that he's done nothing wrong, Stacey decides to attend the hearing to tell her side of the story.
When she turns up, Theo's solicitor is tearing into her with a full on character assassination in a bid to get the case dismissed.
Furious that Theo has used his manipulations to avoid any kind of retribution, Stacey can't hold back her anger any longer.
Will her outburst jeopardise her case?
Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson have an appointment to see the fostering social worker today and they've got everything crossed that they'll be given the go ahead!
After Whitney sadly lost her unborn baby Peach, she told Zack that she couldn't go through another pregnancy.
Although initially sceptical about Whitney's suggestion that they foster, Zack was soon talked round and they started the application process.
When social worker Jan arrives, Whitney bravely talks about her troubled past, including the sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather Tony King.
Realising that it's a big thing to admit to, she worries to Zack that her confession might have an impact on their chances.
TUESDAY
Stacey Slater has been the victim of a horrifying stalking campaign by creepy teacher Theo Hawthorne.
Ever since he set eyes on her, he's been determined to have her for himself.
Theo embarked on a clever trick to get close to her by offering to tutor her daughter Lily Slater.
After being introduced to the geography teacher by Freddie Slater, Stacey was happy to let him into her life. She had NO idea that Theo was secretly paying for private chats of her via her Secret Cam account.
When Theo finally revealed his true colours, Stacey was left terrified, especially after he moved in next door to her. In a desperate attempt to protect herself and her family, she took him to court to get a Stalking Protection Order taken out on him.
Instead of being warned off, after the hearing Theo is even more determined than ever to get what he wants.
He makes it clear that the magistrate's ruling changes nothing and he persists with his delusion that they are in love and meant to be together!
Stacey has done her best to keep herself safe from Theo, changing the locks on the doors and making sure everything is bolted from the inside at all times.
The whole situation has left her on edge and she even broke down on copper Jack Branning about her constant fear that Theo is planning to do something terrible.
As well as encouraging her to take out the SPO, Jack also promised to be there immediately if anything ever cracked off. But all those safeguards were never going to be enough...
Stacey is filled with terror when she finds a menacing Theo has broken into the house. All on her own, she faces the ultimate terror as a shocking incident unfolds...
Freddie Slater is still traumatised by his confrontation with his biological father Graham Foster. After trying to get him to admit that he'd raped Freddie's mum Little Mo Slater, Freddie was devastated when Graham called her a liar.
Shocked that Graham could be so cold about what happened, an upset Freddie confides in Anna Knight that he fears he shares the same DNA as a monster.
Anna does her best to reassure her friend that he's a kind and gentle soul and nothing like his rapist father. Still feeling full of guilt over betraying his best mate Bobby Beale by sleeping with his long term crush Anna, Freddie vows to make things right.
Freddie's day goes from bad to worse, however. Far from fixing things with Bobby, he instead ends up in an altercation with a stranger followed by a massive row with Stacey!
Will Freddie's path of self destruction land him in an even more desperate situation?
WEDNESDAY
Lily Slater has been struggling to be a mum to baby Charli Branning Slater - and still being a child herself means the whole experience of becoming a parent has been overwhelming!
Although Lily originally had doubts whether to go ahead with the pregnancy, she's has done her best to learn how to look after her baby. But she's felt bewildered and mum Stacey Slater and nan Jean Slater have had to step in to help her cope.
When the Slaters head to the Mitchell house for dinner with Kat and Phil Mitchell, Lily is already feeling overtired and fed up. After little Charli starts crying, Lily loses it and shouts at her!
Horrified at what she's done, Lily has a complete meltdown and tells her shocked family that she can't cope with being a mum...
Worried for Lily, Kat follows the teen when she storms off and has a heart-to-heart with her about her own experiences as a teenage mother.
When Lily sadly says that she feels too young to look after Charli, Kat reassures her that with her mum by her side, Lily can do this.
It's clear that Lily doesn't feel the same way, however...
Is she having doubts about keeping her baby?
Anna Knight is seriously worried about Freddie Slater following his complete breakdown over his confrontation with his rapist dad Graham Foster.
With Freddie's best mate Bobby Beale still not talking to him after his betrayal with Anna, she shares with Bobby the reason why Freddie has been so unstable.
Bobby is shocked to hear about Freddie's heartbreaking interaction with Graham, who accused Freddie's mum Little Mo Slater of lying about being raped by him.
Concerned that a drunk and devasatated Freddie might do something stupid, Anna convinces Bobby to help her look for him.
Can they find him in time?
THURSDAY
Jay Brown has found an unconventional way of consoling himself over his grief for late wife Lola Pearce Brown...
Ever since Lola tragically died from a brain tumour, Jay has found it impossible to get a good night's rest and he's been sneaking out at night.
Although his night time disappearances haven't gone unnoticed by housemates Callum Highway and Ben Mitchell, neither of them know exactly what he's been up to.
Initially just out walking, Jay's been keeping a big secret as recently he's been spending the night - fast asleep - with prostitute Nadine, who happens to look very like his dead wife.
Ben is getting fed up with Jay's elusive behaviour as he's worried it's affecting Lola and Ben's daughter Lexi Pearce. Callum is concerned about the pair of them bickering, as he knows his hubby Ben can sometimes be too harsh.
The soft-hearted cop offers Jay a shoulder to cry on but Jay insists he's fine, claiming he's been out and about with friends.
Later, Callum is amused when Nadine tries to pick him up, pointing out that he's a police detective! It seems his run-in with Nadine is about to blow Jay's secret, however, as Callum spots the pair together...
Rocky Cotton is keen for a bit of fun with Kathy Cotton and he tries to arrange some romantic alone time.
But the pair are stuck living with Sonia Fowler and Reiss Colwell after Kathy's falling out with son Ian Beale and the cramped conditions are NOT ideal!
Thinking outside the box, Rocky sets up a romantic picnic in the car lot but his big idea falls flat. Kathy is fuming that Rocky's wasted money that they don't have and warns him to curb his spending habits!
With money being such a big issue, Rocky realises that he needs to do something DRASTIC to get them back on track.
What will he do?
Whitney Dean and Zack Hudson have been on tenterhooks after their interview with social worker Jan over their fostering application.
The couple have been keen to become foster parents after Whitney and Zack tragically lost their own unborn baby, Peach, before she was full term.
After being honest about her difficult past where she was groomed and abused by her stepfather, Whitney has been worried that social services won't want to take a risk on her.
Whitney and Zack are over the moon when Jan reveals that they've approved them for the next stage in their application!
When Jan tells them she believes that they've got a huge amount to give to children in the fostering system, they glow with pride.
Will their dream to be parents finally be realised?
so stacey cannot get an sro on theo despite the evidence and his lies to the police, typical
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...ey-court-theo/
Monday 02 October 2023 at 19:30
It's the day of Stacey's court hearing to try securing a Stalking Protection Order against Theo. When Stacey sees Theo heading to court smartly dressed, she fears that his image will sway the magistrate in his favour. She decides to attend the hearing too and speak.
Later, Theo's solicitor makes harsh comments about Stacey's reputation during the hearing. Stacey is offended and decides not to hold back.
Meanwhile, Freddie decides to confront Graham after receiving a friend request from him on social media. Freddie urges Graham to admit that he raped Little Mo, but Graham refuses and threatens to call the police if Freddie doesn't leave.
Elsewhere, Whitney is forced to share difficult aspects of her past, including Tony's abuse, in her and Zack's meeting with the social worker to discuss fostering.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...king-incident/
Tuesday 03 October 2023 at 19:30
The magistrate's decision has big consequences for Stacey. Theo tells Stacey that he still loves her and believes they're meant to be together.
Later, a shocking incident unfolds when Theo breaks into the Slater house while Stacey is home alone.
Meanwhile, Freddie struggles after his row with Graham and fears the implications of sharing DNA with someone like him.
Freddie tries to make amends with Bobby, before getting involved in a clash at The Vic and arguing with Stacey too.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...raumatic-week/
Wednesday 04 October 2023 at 19:30
Jean worries for Stacey.
Meanwhile, Anna tries to convince Bobby to make peace with Freddie. Bobby worries when Anna explains about Freddie's clash with Graham. Bobby and Anna both go looking for Freddie, fearful over what he might do.
Elsewhere, Lily loses her temper with a crying Charli, which leaves her questioning her ability as a mum.
Kat steps in to give Lily some advice, recalling her own experiences with Zoe. Sadly, Lily remains unconvinced that she has what it takes.
https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eas...jay-discovery/
Thursday 05 October 2023 at 19:30
Ben gives Jay a hard time about his ongoing night-time disappearances.
Later, Callum has a run-in with Nadine and is surprised when she continues attempting to pick him up, despite being aware that he's a police detective. When Callum spots Jay and Nadine together that night, he can't help worrying about what it could mean.
Meanwhile, Rocky sets up a romantic dinner for Kathy at the car lot, but she rebukes him for wasting money that they don't have. Rocky considers drastic action to get their situation back on track.
Elsewhere, Whitney and Zack are told that they've been approved for the next stage of the fostering application.