Oh, what a week to look forward to in Walford… a baby bombshell, a mystery newcomer, blackmail and heartbreak!
Hayley’s baby blues
Hayley has been hiding her pregnancy from the Slater clan for weeks now, but the secret is blown, somewhat fittingly, at a christening.
As Hope’s big day begins, the Slaters panic when her gown goes missing. Hayley turns hero and finds it, then is rewarded with the offer to be godmother when Kat disappears.
Hayley’s upset after the christening party, which Jean picks up on. The expectant mum can’t keep her secret in any longer and blurts out she’s pregnant… but will Jean keep her counsel?
There’s panic when Hayley is taken ill and has to go to hospital… will her baby be alright?
Halfway heartache
Stuart seems intent on destroying everyone’s lives in Albert Square… even his own brother’s…
When he realises that Whitney has got the measure of him, Stuart decides he must break them up, and tells his brother she tried to come onto him! (As if.)
He adds that she also kissed Mick. Will Halfway see through his brother’s lies, of fall for his deceit yet again?
Mystery housemate for Jay
Jay’s eyes are out on stalks when a mysterious, and rather attractive, young woman called Jessica answers Billy’s advert for a new housemate.
Christmas well and truly appears to have come early! Although, when things appear too good to be true, usually they are…
Blissfully unaware that there may be trouble ahead, Jay recruits Billy to help move their new roomie’s stuff in.
The harmonious living arrangement doesn’t last long, though, as Billy discovers Jessica is harbouring a big secret. Of course she is!
Hunter’s hussling
Mel Owen isn’t about to get a break from son Hunter any time soon.
She tells her son that he needs to get a job and he responds by swiping some money from the club. He does then reluctantly agree to work for Ian Beale…
Ian’s fuming when Hunter messes up in his first week at work, but it isn’t long before the smooth-talking teen is using blackmail to get his own way.