Next week, fans of EastEnders will be excited to see Ruby Allen return to Albert Square after being absent for three years. Ruby, played by Louisa Lytton, was last seen in 2021 when she was falsely accused by the Slater family of being involved in a cannabis farm scheme. As a result, she was sent to prison. Before she left, Ruby claimed to be carrying Martin Fowler’s child, but Martin did not believe her after discovering her lies. However, it is revealed that Ruby did give birth to Martin’s child, and Sharon plans to tell Martin this news on Monday.
Sharon struggles to find the right moment to reveal the truth to Martin as he is preoccupied with the closure of Bridge Street market. When she finally tells Martin about Ruby giving birth to his child, he is shocked. Martin confides in his ex-wife Stacey Slater, who questions the validity of the news. Sharon presents a birth certificate to Martin as proof, leaving him stunned. Ruby then arrives and accuses Martin of theft, eventually admitting that they share a son. However, a confrontation with Stacey leads to another surprising revelation from Ruby. By the end of the week, Martin and Ruby are at odds while Stacey offers her support.
Meanwhile, Lauren Branning is struggling with health issues and lashes out at her boyfriend Peter Beale and their son Louie. After seeking medical advice, Lauren learns she needs to cut back on her pain medication. A conversation with Anna Knight leads Lauren to suspect she may be pregnant, which is confirmed after taking a test at The Vic. How will Lauren handle this unexpected news?
In other news, Elaine Peacock is preparing for her wedding, but faces drama when a surprise Drag Queen is arranged for her hen party. Elaine is distressed by this and confides in Linda about her feelings. Additionally, Elaine shocks George by expressing her desire for a prenup, causing tension between them. Can they resolve their issues before the wedding?
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Fans can also pick up Love TV’s Best of British Soaps for more interviews and quizzes on their favorite soap operas.
