EastEnders is about to throw the Slater family into yet another storm. Jean Slater has been carrying more than her fair share of stress, and next week, it finally looks like she has reached her limit. Zoe Slater has only brought disaster after disaster, and the latest ordeal left Stacey fighting for her life in a terrifying hostage situation. For Jean, enough is enough. What follows is a chain of shocking plans and a frightening moment that shows just how close to the edge Jean really is. Keep scrolling to know more.
Stacey’s Brazil Plans Spark Tension
When Zoe returned, she brought only chaos with her. This has had an impact on the entire Slater family. Stacey was also caught in between, and things were not that simple for her. However, she soon takes a huge step that shocks the Square. She then reveals that she is planning to move to Brazil. Her brother Sean had asked her to live with him. Stacey plans to take her kids and help Sean with his restaurant overseas.
Lily wanted to go with her, too, but not everyone is happy with the plan. But the moment she informs Ricki Branning about their plans, she starts to have second thoughts. Ricky is the father of baby Charli. Stacey wanted Lily to come, but she stayed with her family.
Meanwhile, Jean Slater didn’t like Stacey’s decision. She pushes her to remain in Walford only. She wants to stay with her daughter and grandchildren. Jean says leaving is a bad idea. Surprisingly, Zoe agrees with Jean. And even she asks Stacey to stay back. It feels like the entire Slater family is against Stacey’s plan. However, Eve Panesar-Unwin supports Stacey’s decision.
Now Stacey is torn in two directions. She wants to build her new life in Brazil. However, her family wants her to stay in Walford only. In the end, she finally decided to stay back. However, now Lily feels that her mother is choosing the wrong path.
Jean Slater Panics, And There Is A Shock Return In EastEnders
As if Stacey was facing fewer problems than the Square is about to be shaken by another big twist. Max Branning has come back to Walford. Stacey is immediately reminded of all the pain from their past. She is left reeling after their unexpected face-off.
In all this chaos, Jean is nowhere to be seen. Stacey and Mo Harris are desperately looking out for her. However, Jean is in her own crisis. She was trapped on a tube train and panicked. Luckily, Priya Nandra-Hart was in the same train.
When she noticed Jean, she tried to calm her down. It was a vulnerable moment for Jean. One could see how much Stacey’s decision has affected her. Even fans now wonder how much more the family can handle before it all collapses. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.