EastEnders spoilers: Is it all over for Mel Owen and Jack Branning?

Jack tries to reason with Mel
(Image credit: BBC / Kieron McCarron)

Mel Owen is determined to call things off with Jack, Rainie makes a confession to Max, and Dennis hasn’t seen the last of the gang yet…

Mel is still furious with Jack for giving her an ultimatum. Not able to face him, Mel posts some of his belongings through his door. When Rainie catches Mel in the act, she’s forced to tell Rainie about Jack’s words. Rainie gives Jack a reality check and he’s left thoughtful. He approaches Mel to make things up to her but she is still seething. Will he talk her round?

Rainie is in a panic when Max finds out about the stunt she tried to pull the day before. Backed into a corner, she’s forced to confess to a stunned Max that she has feelings for him. Max heads to the Vic to drown his sorrows, where he’s given an insight into Rainie’s head…

Keanu helps Sharon unblock a sink

Keanu is sent over to the Mitchells’ by Phil to help Sharon fix a blocked sink but he gets soaked in the process! Meanwhile, Phil takes Dennis to the Arches for the day to keep an eye on him. But Dennis is still up to his old tricks when he spots gang member Stix and winds him up behind Phil’s back. After Phil gives Dennis the job of fixing Sharon’s jewellery box, Dennis is sullen. Will he warm to the task? Later, alone in the Arches Dennis is cornered by the gang…

Billy talks to Janet and William

Also, Billy has big news for Janet and William – that they’re moving in with him – but Honey has already told them! Meanwhile, Ted’s confused by the latest note from Joyce and makes a shock discovery when he finds another one...

EastEnders continues on BBC1 on Friday

Rachel Lucas
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