EastEnders spoiler: Denise and Jack drift further apart
Denise struggles on an important day.
The day of baby Charli’s guardianship hearing arrives. Denise feels rattled when she learns that Nish was in a row with Jack and Stacey yesterday. Stacey tries to reassure her, but Denise rushes off just as both families are about to walk into the courtroom.
Chelsea urges Denise to seek help from professionals after her recent troubles, while Jack joins a party at the Slater house. Amy ends up soothing Denise as she cries out in her sleep, but Jack isn’t there.
Meanwhile, Linda urges Alfie to tell Ian and Billy about his cancer diagnosis so that he receives more support. Alfie tells his friends the truth and they promise to be there for him.
Elsewhere, Denzel lashes out when Nugget teases him over the video which shows him failing to protect Yolande. Ravi invites the boys to the Boxing Den so they can learn a different way to channel their emotions.
Also today, Jean makes it clear to Dean that she’s supporting Jade out of loyalty to Shirley and Shabnam rather than him.
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Monday, January 29: It’s Denise’s birthday
Her family excitedly greet her with celebrations.
Monday, January 29: Denise is overwhelmed
She’d completely forgotten that it was her birthday.
Monday, January 29: Jack is confused
He questions Denise’s odd reaction and wonders why she won’t confide in him.
Monday, January 29: Stacey puts pressure on Suki
She wants Suki to get the divorce deal done so that the cafe is safe from Nish.
Monday, January 29: Things are going Nish’s way
Suki is wary of the possible implications if she doesn’t keep her ex happy.
Monday, January 29: Suki visits Nish
She tries to resolve the situation.
Monday, January 29: Nish taunts Suki
He mentions what happened on Christmas Day.
Monday, January 29: Suki tries to salvage the situation
She gives a false version of events to manipulate Nish.
Monday, January 29: Nish may not be entirely convinced
He’s reluctant to let this go.
Monday, January 29: Alfie attends his latest radiotherapy appointment
He’s jealous when one of the other patients has his family around him.
Monday, January 29: Alfie feels lonely
He doesn’t have the same support at his appointment.
Monday, January 29: Linda tries to support Alfie
She suggests that he should visit The Vic later to spend time with her, Ian and and Billy.
Monday, January 29: Jean spends more time with Jade
Manipulative Dean is pleased to see them getting along.
Monday, January 29: Denzel is targeted by bullies
Logan and his gang cause problems.
Monday, January 29: Denzel tries to stand up to Logan
But it sparks an altercation outside.
Tuesday, January 30: It’s a big day for Lily
The day of baby Charli’s guardianship hearing has arrived.
Tuesday, January 30: Lily is nervous
But her family show support.
Tuesday, January 30: Suki and Stacey get a moment alone
They’re still nervous after the latest dramas with Nish.
Tuesday, January 30: Nish could still pose a threat
Last night, Nish broke into the Slater house and tried to pressure Stacey into telling him the truth. Fortunately, Jack stepped in to rescue Stacey.
Tuesday, January 30: Nish speaks to Denise
He reveals that he had an altercation with Jack and Stacey yesterday.
Tuesday, January 30: Denise becomes uneasy at the hearing
She’s shocked to learn that Stacey and Nish have been arguing, but Stacey tries to reassure her.
Tuesday, January 30: Jack starts to lose patience again
Denise seems distracted.
Tuesday, January 30: Jack returns home after the hearing
He’s still annoyed with Denise.
Tuesday, January 30: Chelsea becomes concerned
She starts to think that Denise might need professional help.
Tuesday, January 30: Stacey feels guilty
She shared a secret kiss with Jack last night. Despite this, Jack decides to face temptation again by attending a party at the Slater house.
Tuesday, January 30: Linda gives Alfie some advice
She thinks that Alfie’s other friends need to know the truth about his diagnosis so they can show support.
Tuesday, January 30: Alfie takes Linda’s advice
He tells Ian and Billy the truth.
Tuesday, January 30: Jean is upfront with Dean
She tells him that she’s supporting Jade out of loyalty to Shirley and Shabnam rather than him.
Wednesday, January 31: Denise has had a bad sleep
She woke up screaming, but Jack wasn’t there.
Wednesday, January 31: Jack claims that he was busy at work overnight
Paranoid Denise fears it could be connected to the Christmas Day death case.
Wednesday, January 31: Jack is struggling to make progress with Denise
She’s still not her usual self.
Wednesday, January 31: Nish delivers a cruel blow
He tells Suki that he’s reneging on their deal and wants to keep all of their businesses. Nish vows that he’ll never divorce Suki and will leave her trapped in their marriage if she doesn’t agree.
Wednesday, January 31: Alfie speaks to Linda at the shop
Is he feeling better after confiding in his friends?
Wednesday, January 31: Kat also sees Alfie
Are they back on better terms after the recent Phil drama?
Wednesday, January 31: Alfie speaks to Kat
He now has more support – but can he rely on Kat too?
Wednesday, January 31: Linda breaks down in the barrel store
She gets an unexpected text.
Wednesday, January 31: Elaine finds Linda crying
She wonders what’s wrong.
Wednesday, January 31: Linda shows Elaine a photo
Ricky has sent her a picture of Mick and Janine’s baby.
Thursday, February 1: Alfie and Linda have a heart-to-heart
After drunkenly saying too much to Alfie the night before, Linda tries to salvage the situation.
Thursday, February 1: It’s psychic night at The Vic
Denise decides to attend.
Thursday, February 1: Denise sparks concern
Her friends and neighbours think she looks terrible.
Thursday, February 1: Stacey, Suki and Kathy attend the evening
They look for a distraction from their worries.
Thursday, February 1: The women worry about Denise
Denise seems to be the weak link in their ongoing cover-up.
Thursday, February 1: The event gets under way
Elaine makes an introduction.
Thursday, February 1: Stacey and Kathy become fearful
Denise gets up on stage, hoping for some guidance.
Thursday, February 1: Phil visits Kat
He’s trying to win her over again.
Thursday, February 1: Kat is not welcoming
She can’t forgive Phil for betraying her.
Thursday, February 1: Phil tries to give Kat a gift
He hands over some money.
Thursday, February 1: Kat is not impressed
She ends up returning the cash.
Thursday, February 1: A video of Denzel gets shared around the school
It shows Denzel failing to protect Yolande from Logan and his gang.
Thursday, February 1: Denzel is embarrassed
Nugget makes it worse by teasing him.
Thursday, February 1: Nish feels lonely
He reflects on the ending of his marriage to Suki.
Thursday, February 1: Kat and Nish continue to grow closer
They bond over their respective break-ups.