Linda Carter finally reveals her cancer secret to Mick

Mick Carter, Linda Carter
Earlier, their marriage seemingly back on track, the couple enjoy a lie-in

Linda Carter tells her husband Mick Carter about her cancer fears

Considering everything they've been through in recent months, it's astonishing Mick and Linda Carter's marriage is still intact. But just when they look to have overcome all their problems, Linda fears her cancer may have returned. Having kept her initial diagnosis a secret from Mick, she knows it's finally time to confess – and Mick predictably hits the roof! Will the couple's relationship survive this latest bombshell?

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

When Mick realises she's in pain, Linda finally admits the truth about her cancer

When Mick realises she's in pain, Linda finally admits the truth about her cancer

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

Earlier, their marriage seemingly back on track, the couple enjoy a lie-in

Earlier, their marriage seemingly back on track, the couple enjoy a lie-in

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

Earlier, their marriage seemingly back on track, the couple enjoy a lie-in

Earlier, their marriage seemingly back on track, the couple enjoy a lie-in

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

But Woody spots Linda's in pain, and she tearfully admits she fears her cancer may have returned

But Woody spots Linda's in pain, and she tearfully admits she fears her cancer may have returned

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

After Linda then comes clean to Mick, he arranges for her to have a check-up

After Linda then comes clean to Mick, he arranges for her to have a check-up

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

Ahead of the appointment, Mick reads through his wife's medical notes

Ahead of the appointment, Mick reads through his wife's medical notes

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

On their return, he realises Woody knew of Linda's plight and the couple clash

On their return, he realises Woody knew of Linda's plight and the couple clash

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

Later, stressed Mick opens up to Jack about Linda's recent bombshell revelations

Later, stressed Mick opens up to Jack about Linda's recent bombshell revelations

Mick Carter, Linda Carter

Back at The Vic, Linda seeks advice from Shirley. Is her marriage to Mick heading for the rocks? Watch all the drama on EastEnders from Monday 9 October

Back at The Vic, Linda seeks advice from Shirley. Is her marriage to Mick heading for the rocks? Watch all the drama on EastEnders from Monday 9 October