EastEnders’ Nigel Bates is in trouble again, and Walford could never have guessed how messy this week would get. One wrong choice behind the wheel sets off a chain of events he cannot control. Julie warns him not to drive. But he does it anyway. Now, Nigel must face the consequences. Can he survive the consequences without losing everything? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Nigel’s Fateful Drive And Accident
Next week, viewers will see Nigel walk away after an argument with Julie Bates. He will then take a risk he shouldn’t. He goes on a short drive in his beloved car to find some peace. He crashes his car when things become too much, and he is stuck there.
His young-onset dementia has made things worse for him. He is not able to focus and process the events properly. Earlier, Nigel planned to sell his car to fund a trip to India with Julie. However, he damaged the vehicle by mistake. And then when he hands it over to Lauren, she is forced to adjust the price.
Still, he wanted to have one last drive in the car he loves. He then found the keys and took them without having a second thought. However, Julie calls him. And Nigel panics, thinking that Julie would be very furious. And then the crash happens in a matter of seconds.
Nigel feels terrified of the damage he has caused. However, after the accident, Nigel questions Julie about what happened. But Julie lies to him. She says she was driving the car. She would have protected Nigel, but he did not want to believe in her. The crash left Nigel guilty and confused, feeling disoriented about his next move.
Nigel Turns Himself In And Faces The Consequences In EastEnders
Nigel is unable to ignore the severity of the crash. He then decides to surrender himself. So he goes to Jack Branning and tells him everything about the accidents. Jack takes Nigel to the police station.. Later, an officer asks him exactly what happened. Nigel gives them the explanation. However, will the police believe him?
Elshewehre Julie still backs him up, trying to avoid the worst scenario. The narrative illustrates the hardship of dealing with dementia and its influence on our choices. The residents of Walford and the drama reveal the emotional strains on Nigel and Julie. The station area is full of suspense as each of these characters’ looks and talks is concerned. Will Nigel face prison? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.