EastEnders is spiralling into danger next week as Oscar Branning’s panic pushes him to a reckless decision that could change everything. He’s backed into a corner, and nothing works. Every move blows up in his face. And now, someone close is lying in a hospital bed because of it. Keep scrolling to know more.
EastEnders: Oscar Turns Violent As Patrick Falls Victim To His Desperation
Oscar is falling apart. Fat Mike’s threats are no longer just words. After the terrifying knife incident and the failed break-in, Mike returns with a new demand. A five grand, or Oscar’s family pays the price.
Oscar turns to Ian Beale, hoping he’ll listen and offer something that might ease the pressure. But Ian wants no part of the mess. With nowhere else to turn, and fear tightening its grip, Oscar does something reckless. He finds out that Patrick and Howie won big at the bookies. So he makes his move.
He sneaks into the Fox-Trueman home, searching for the money. But Patrick walks in and catches him red-handed. Oscar panics; he pushes Patrick aside, hard. The older man collapses to the floor, completely still, while Oscar freezes. Just as he’s trying to leave, Howie returns. Oscar ducks behind furniture, waiting for the right moment. When he thinks it’s clear, he runs. No one sees his face, but the damage is already done.
Lauren Grows Suspicious As Oscar Plans To Flee
The family finds Patrick and rushes him to the hospital. Oscar pretends to be concerned, but Lauren watches him closely. His worry feels forced, too much.
Then comes the breaking point. Lauren catches him as he tries to sneak out of Walford. She finds the stolen money and confronts him. Everything finally makes sense, and it finally adds up. Oscar’s guilt, his silence, the way he kept pulling away. And now, the police are knocking. He starts to panic; he knows the clock is ticking. Oscar knows disappearing won’t solve anything. But will Patrick survive? And if he does, will Oscar ever be forgiven? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.