Max Branning is back in EastEnders, and Walford is about to feel the shock. Stacey Slater, already torn about leaving for Brazil, now finds her world thrown into more chaos. With Zoe stirring up trouble and Max’s return dragging up the past, Stacey faces a decision that could change everything. Keep scrolling to know more.
Stacey’s Struggle Between Family And The Past
Life hasn’t been kind to Stacey. First, she lost Keanu after his death, and then Martin Fowler also walked out of her life. Now Stacey has been left alone. Her journey feels like a battlefield where problems never end. She raised her kids alone and held her family together when things were rough.
Her brother Sean invites her to move to Brazil with him. She finally realised that that is the need of the hour. She thought moving away would solve all her problems. And Stacey wanted to stay away from Walford’s chaos and needed some peace. She has faced numerous losses in her life, and now it seems she is tired. However, the reality soon hits her. She has her children and entire family here in Walford who depend on her. It wasn’t an easy choice or decision to take. Lily refused to go along with her mother. She wanted to stay here in Walford itself with Charli.
However, things became even more difficult for her when Max Branning arrived back. Stacey thought that she had moved beyond her past. But the moment she sees him, all the memories reappear. Stacey and Max had a secret affair. Stacey was married to Bradley at that time. Stacey and Max kissed, and Lauren’s hidden camcorder caught it. Lauren then made a DVD of that recording and played it on Christmas Day. Their entire secret was now out in the open.
Bradley was heartbroken after Satcey’s betrayal. It haunted both of them for years. Stacey and Bradley got back together, but he died while running from the police after Archie Mitchell’s murder, which Stacey had committed. In 2017, Steven Beale died in the rooftop drama, and Max nearly survived. Stacey moved on, but the memories are back.
Zoe And Max’s Past Brings A Storm in EastEnders
When Max returned, it was not just Stacey who was affected. It was Zoe also. Zoe had met Max in a bar, and they instantly connected. However, later she took his help to hire a private investigator to search for her son. But Greg was not a nice man, and Zoe and Greg even had a violent fight. Zoe tried to call Max, but he didn’t pick up.
Kat told her to stay away to keep her safe. She knows how dangerous Max can be. Max has returned for his daughter Lauren and Peter’s wedding. And it would be interesting to see if he is here for Zoe or Stacey. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.