EastEnders is about to blow up, for real this time. Jack Branning found out the truth about Patrick’s attack. But this kind of truth? It’s going to cost him everything. Families will fight like never before. Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders’ Jack Hides a Shocking Truth
It all started when Oscar’s actions put Patrick in the hospital. Then, Howie used that to blackmail Lauren and him for some stolen cash. The whole thing just boiled over. Oscar got close to Patrick, and their feud exploded into a huge fight.
Lauren told Jack about the incident with Peter. But when Jack went to Oscar, he got it all wrong. He thought the kid was telling the truth about hitting Patrick. Jack wanted Oscar to turn himself in right then. But Lauren begged him not to. Her brother had just been released, so going straight back to prison seemed way too harsh. Reluctantly, Jack agreed. He told the Truemans the case was closed, saying there was no evidence.
The secrecy was eating at him. Jack struggled with this huge burden. He knew the truth would come out. He couldn’t hide it from Denise, his own partner. She went and confronted Oscar and Lauren. Oscar finally confessed to Patrick. The betrayal left Patrick devastated. He even had another panic attack. Family members rushed to him, and his son, Anthony, returned to Walford just in time to see the whole mess.
Family Feuds and Fallout
That confession set off a chain reaction. It hit the whole family. Anthony and Yolande realised Jack and Denise had known everything all along. What a revelation. It led to some heated confrontations. Anthony demanded that the police be called. But Jack pushed back, saying Patrick had to make the final call. The family completely came apart. Every single conversation was just a minefield of blame.
Lauren was caught right in the middle, torn between her brother and Patrick. The atmosphere in the Truemans’ home grew so thick you could cut it with a knife. Every interaction was filled with unspoken anger. You will see tempers explode and relationships get tested. Trust will just shatter. Oscar faces the consequences. Will he escape jail, or is prison his fate after all? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.