EastEnders legend Nigel Bates is leaving for a care home next week. And the exit is a real tear-jerker. His wife Julie is struggling to cope when his estranged stepdaughter Clare suddenly turns up after 17 years away.
The reunion turns out to be a real disaster as Nigel’s dementia has deteriorated to such an extent that he doesn’t even recognise Clare. For the two women, it is a double blow as they now have to prepare for his last days in Walford. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Julie Is Torn Over Clare’s Return In EastEnders
Clare’s long-awaited return hits her hard the moment she steps into Walford. The step-daughter has no idea about Nigel’s early-onset dementia until Julie reaches out. Seeing her stepfather in such a state makes it worse for her. He fails to recognise her when she goes to meet him. This left her devastated. The returnee feels guilty for not having had a chance to make things right with her father.
Clare feels rejected. And it reminds her of losing her mother all over again. Later, Julie and Clare clash immediately. Clare feels that Julie only called to punish her. It’s because she thinks she has lost her chance to fix things with Nigel. Later, Lexi steps in and asks her to stay close to Nigel while she still can.
Elsewhere, the two then take Nigel out of the hospital for a drink at The Vic. However, Nigel mistakes Lexi for her. Despite this, Clare finds comfort in those moments as she feels she was truly loved once. Later, Julie and Clare try to keep their differences aside. They take Nigel to the care home with Phil. However, Clare realises what she missed and what she might lose forever.
Max Deals With Tim While Ravi Faces A Tough Warning
Elsewhere, things get tense when Max deals with Tim in his own way. Linda informs Johnny what Max has done. However, he has some other worries as he explains everything to Callum Highway. Later, the couple struggle with the truth. And Max makes sure that Tim understands that he must stay away from the Square.
Meanwhile, Priya warns Ravi to keep quiet. If he warns Mark about the police, he could lose everything. And so the message forces Ravi to face the danger around him.
Elsewhere, Howie also checks on Patrick and helps him open up. And Howie also wants to fox things with Kim. But will Kim break Howie’s heart? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.