EastEnders fans were stunned after last night’s episode. Zoe Slater was shot and was fighting for her life in the hospital. She had returned to Albert Square. Zoe met Kat after a long time. But their reunion soon turned chaotic. A gunshot was fired, and Zoe was hit. Kat, Alfie and Anthony Trueman all rushed to save her. She was in a critical condition. Keep reading to learn more.
Zoe’s Condition Is Critical In EastEnders
There were more intense moments left to be shown. While Zoe was struggling, she received a call from somebody. However, Kat received it and was shocked to find out that it was Max Branning on the other side.
Zoe had returned to Albert Square after his brother Tommy promised that she would get some cash. Zoe soon realised that her brother had misled her. She wanted to run away. She sneaked into a bathroom as she did not want her mother to confront her. Zoe even tried to steal money from Kat’s flat. But it was unsuccessful as Mo Harris arrived. Mo insists on her for dinner.
Later, Zoe and her mother started having conversations. Kat was convincing her child that she had changed over the years. And that she really wants to sort things out between them. While they were confronting, a gun was fired, and it left Zoe bleeding. She was fully soaked in blood. However, Kat quickly rushed to help her. She grabbed her inside for her safety. She called an ambulance. Alfie located them and brought the two back to the Vic. Anthony Trueman was present and tried to assist her medically.
Meanwhile, Zoe’s traumatic past flashbacks were revealed. It included the birth of her twins in 2006. She decided to give up her daughter for adoption. The good news was that the episode clarified that Joel is not Zoe’s son. It put an end to the speculations regarding the two. Zoe’s condition worsened, and every member of the Slater family was in fear. Everybody wanted to know if Zoe would survive or not.
Max Branning’s Mysterious Return Stirs Drama
Max Branning was the one who called Zoe when she was shot. Fans were desperate to know if the two had met earlier. Zoe and Max had met at a bar earlier this year. They soon developed a private connection. They also got physical with each other. However, Zoe did not want to stay connected to him. She started avoiding him.
Executive Producer Ben Wadey says that Max’s comeback would bring chaos to everybody’s lives. Fans want to know if he is here for revenge or something else. Kat and Alfie were shaken after his call. Nobody knows if Zoe could survive, and if she does, how will she react to Max’s return in her life? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.