EastEnders fans are bracing themselves for an intense storm in Walford. Zoe Slater’s return has been anything but simple. After surviving the recent shooting, she is still carrying the weight of fear and confusion. Zoe and Vicki Fowler face off this week in a tense showdown that shakes the Square. The scars of the past are torn wide open, and the fallout could destroy them both. Keep scrolling to know more.
EastEnders’ Zoe Struggles After the Shooting
Zoe is trying hard to move forward after the shooting incident. The police confirmed that she was not the main target of the shooters. But she still feels unsafe in Walford. It is difficult for her to return to her normal life. She feels some shadows are following her everywhere. Her family is helping her feel better, but she can’t stop thinking about what happened
She feels heavy and needs time alone. So to get some space, she rushes out of the house. She goes to the cafe. And there she meets Vicki Fowler. Vicki confronts Zoe about her involvement with Den Watt. She accuses Zoe of the pain their family went through. Zoe was shocked after that. The argument heated up, and nobody wanted to listen to each other. And finally, Kathy Cotton and Anthony Trueman had to step up to calm things down. Zoe was shaken up hearing Vicki’s words. She leaves the cafe.
Public Clash Between Vicki And Zoe
However, the clash didn’t end here. Vicki followed her to Albert Square. And the argument got explosive and spilt in front of the locals. Zoe now feels more exposed because of the public nature. The two women were engaged in an ugly fight right before the eyes of the onlookers. Zoe still finds it difficult to move on from the shooting incident, whereas Vicki’s accusations certainly did not make things easier for her.
She couldn’t even attempt a defence as she was so emotional at the moment. Her voice was cracking, and people around her made her feel worse. She returns to the Vic to lean on her family for support. However, more bad news was waiting for her. Freddie and Mo had shared the details of the shooting incident online. Even a local newspaper had published about Zoe’s trauma. It had become a gossip topic for everybody around her. She feels betrayed by everywhere.
Soon, she leaves a message for someone from her past-the person to whom this message was meant was kept hidden. Yet it’s abundantly clear how Zoe and the others have truly been deeply affected by these events. Now, fans are wondering who that person could be whom Zoe texted in a vulnerable state. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.