EastEnders’ Patrick’s back home, but the fear hasn’t gone anywhere. Every day feels heavier, like he’s carrying something no one sees. Someone near him can’t shake the guilt, and things keep falling apart. Keep scrolling to know more.
Patrick’s Return Brings Fresh Fear
No one in the Square expected Oscar Branning to get attacked like that. The kid sneaked in to take Patrick’s winnings. But Patrick caught him red-handed. The aggressor shoved him hard, and the beloved character hit the floor. Howie came home just then. He completely missed seeing who did it. The young villain just slipped away without a trace.
Howie soon put the pieces together. He knew the young Branning was behind the attack. Instead of telling the police, Howie kept quiet. He used that secret to squeeze Oscar and Lauren. He took Patrick’s winnings to fix all his problems.
Patrick told Howie he’s terrified to come home. That fear is never leaving him. Bruises on the character’s body might fade, but his mind is still caught up in it all. His body feels fine, but his brain just won’t let go of the pain. At home, even small things feel huge to him. He barely gets the front door open. His loyal wife, Yolande, is close by. She can see he’s barely holding it together. The whole Square is thick with tension. People whisper in corners, they wonder what is going on with the fan favourite.
EastEnders: Howie’s Secret Could Ruin Everything
Howie puts on a tough face. He holds the winnings taken from his friend. He feels stuck, and Patrick is breaking down badly. Everyone around can see it. Rumours spread very fast in Albert Square. If the truth gets out, it will not just mess up Howie’s plans; it could ruin things for so many people. Patrick’s got a hard road to walk.
He has to fix his body; he needs to clear his head. Howie’s guilt keeps building. Will he say what he knows before it all falls apart? Patrick feels like his world is closing in more and more each day. He is scared even to open the door sometimes. Yolande is trying to hold it together.
But she is tired. The whole Square feels tight. Howie tries to look strong, but inside, the guilt is tearing him up. He knows he is stuck. Staying quiet only makes things worse for Patrick and himself. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.