EastEnders is never short of heartbreak, and now Johnny Carter finds himself at the centre of a dangerous love story. His decision to lie about Jonno’s last words has set off a chain of emotions that could destroy everything. With Callum Highway caught between love, grief, and truth, the walls are closing in fast. And with Ben Mitchell about to return, things are bound to explode. Keep scrolling to know more.
Johnny’s Painful Truth In EastEnders
Johnny Carter had recently lied to his secret lover, Callum Highway. He lied about his father’s last words to him. Callum’s father, Jonno, was an alcoholic, and he died in Johnny’s arms. However, before breathing his last, he told Johnny that he was ashamed of Callum for being gay.
But instead of telling Callum the truth, he lied. Johnny told him that his dad had actually said he was proud of him. Johnny wanted to give comfort to Callum during his grieving moment. But the guilt was eating him up. Even Elaine Peacock told him that whatever he did was not wrong. He offered Callum a ray of hope in his dark times. However, Callum couldn’t forget his lies.
We will see Johnny breaking down. He admitted the truth to Callum. But what comes next is something one could least expect. Callum didn’t lash out at Johnny. Instead, he blamed himself for expecting love from someone who wouldn’t change. He called himself “stupid” for chasing a father’s love he would never get.
The moment was heartbreaking as Callum tore himself down. All he ever wanted was his dad’s acceptance. However, Johnny couldn’t see Callum breaking down. He then told him that whatever he did was only because of his concern towards him. He even told Callum that he was one of the kindest people he had ever known.
Later, Elaine had heard their entire conversation. She then pulled Callum aside at the cafe. Elaine explained to him that both of them were afraid to say it out loud. She told him that she knew Johnny would confess because he is a good boy with a good heart. “Don’t play coy,” Elaine continued. “I’ve seen the way you look at each other. When you love someone, you’d do anything to take their pain away… He loves you, and you know it. Take it from me, don’t be too quick to throw love away, even when it hurts you.”
Callum’s Choice And Ben’s Shadow
After talking to Elaine, Callum returned to Johnny at the Albert. He confessed that he doesn’t want to leave Johnny, and he is all that he ever wanted. Fans had waited for this moment, but in Walford, nothing stays calm for long.
We all know that Callum is still married to Ben. And he will return for Jonno’s funeral. If Ben ever finds out, the entire Square will be affected. It would be interesting to know if Callum himself confesses to Johnny or if somebody else will inform Ben about Callum’s secret affair. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.