Kat makes a shocking discovery about Jean, Shirley winds up Mick and Linda, Rainie has a surprise encounter with Stuart and Jay's worried about Ruby.
Stacey won’t let things drop with Jean and books her an appointment at the doctor’s despite her reluctance. Worried that Stacey will find out what’s really up with her, Jean sneaks off before the doctor can talk to her.
At the Slaters’, Stacey confronts her mum about what the doctor said but Jean manages to cover. Kat gets home and Stacey tells her that she needs to step up and help out more with Cherry, as Jean can’t deal with it.
Kat heads to Jean’s room to look for something of Cherry’s and she’s stunned when she discovers an appointment letter… Kat realises that Jean may have cancer and she tries to comfort her. Terrified, she demands that Kat keep the news a secret from Stacey.
Mick and Linda are getting all fired up about their trip to Australia for Nancy and Tamwar’s wedding. When Shirley sees Mick all kitted out in his outfit for the wedding she is tickled.
Rainie heads to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. But there’s a big shock in store for her when she spots Stuart. Keeping out of sight, Rainie listens as Stuart spills all about living with Dot.
Also, Jay’s concerned when Ruby ignores his calls and when he tries to see her she shuts the door in his face. Meanwhile, Mitch ropes Karen into looking after Bailey again.
EastEnders continues on BBC1 on Thursday at 7.30pm
