EastEnders fans were stunned when Max Branning returned to Albert Square. Zoe also recently made her comeback. But things soon turned ugly. Zoe Slater was shot at. It was a crucial moment in the storyline. Her life was at risk.
However, Max appeared in the middle of this incident. Recently, their flashback scenes revealed that the two had a secret connection. They knew each other beforehand. Viewers are guessing what Max’s next move could be. The tensions are also high between the mother and daughter. And nobody knows where the story will go from here. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Max’s Hidden Agenda And Zoe’s Chaotic Journey
Zoe’s return to Walford was not smooth at all. She was also on a mission to find her adopted son. She had given birth in 2006. Her connection with Max was unknown before. But it was revealed that they met at a bar. They also had a physical relationship.
But their bond is no simple. Max had lent money to Zoe to pay Greg. Zoe had appointed him as a detective to find her son. She thought that with his help, she would finally get some crucial clues. However, her plan didn’t work. Greg turned violent, and Zoe defended herself. It is when she asks Max not to interfere in her personal space anymore.
The shooting at Zoe made things ugly. Max had returned to Walford in search of Zoe. Fans couldn’t understand if he was genuinely concerned ot perhaps was obsessed with her. Kat was with her daughter throughout. However, there were cracks in their relationship. Alfie tried to sort things out. He handed Zoe an old phone in place of her smashed phone. He urged Kat and her to open up about the enemy who is threatening Zoe. The shooting turned out to be likely gang-related. The main target was not Zoe. After hearing this, it brought some peace.
EastEnders Max’s Mysterious Message Raises Questions
It finally felt like Zoe would relax. She thought there was no more trouble looming in her life. But the tension arose again. Zoe was going through her phone. It was when she received a message from Max saying, “I need to talk to you”. She quickly deleted the message, but Max’s intentions remain unclear. Will he stay away as Zoe asked? Or will he pull her back into his schemes?
Max’s homecoming is not a normal one. His presence could affect more than one life. Zoe would be the most affected one. However, it could also change family dynamics with Alfie, Stacey and Kat being in the picture. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.