nasty feuds, sordid secrets and a steamy night of passion
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Walford will turn into a war zone as battle lines are drawn between two Albert Square heavyweights.
On the other end of the scale, two star-crossed lovers enjoy a steamy romp - much to the dismay of a certain teen yob.
But what else can you expect from EastEnders next week? Here's the lowdown...
Halfway returns - but he's hiding a big secret from Whitney
Whitney (Shona McGarty) and the Carters are delighted as Halfway surprises them his return . However, as they celebrate his return, they all notice that he is injured and an embarrassed Halfway makes an excuse about him being clumsy.
Remembering what he did to save the Queen Vic, Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda (Kellie Bright) are incredibly grateful to Halfway and offer him Shirley's room as somewhere to stay.
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Mick encourages Whitney and Halfway (Tony Clay) to spend some time together. Whitney is clearly feeling the love and tries to seduce him but her techniques fall flat and she gives him some time alone.
Later in the week, Whitney tries again, only to be pushed away. Convinced that he is hiding something, Whitney confronts him and he finally tells her part of the truth, but he is still clearly holding something back.
Eventually, Whitney discovers the whole story and is shocked.
What's his secret?
Jack Branning and Mel Owen enjoy a steamy night of passion
Jack Branning and Mel Owen will finally act on the sexual tension that has been simmering between them for months - by ripping each other's clothes off.
But, unsurprisingly, Mel's son Hunter isn't too pleased with the development - so is their love doomed before it's even started?
Of course, in typical Walford fashion, it all begins with a furious row.
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Mel (Tamzin Outhwaite) is left fuming by Billy Mitchell's incompetence as he continues to mess up at work.
Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Woody (Lee Ryan) are taken aback by Mel's harsh tone but she clearly feels guilty later when she decides to throw Billy (Perry Fenwick) a surprise Birthday party.
But it all backfires when Mel attempts to persuade Honey to come along and Billy is furious at Mel for interfering. After Billy blows up at Mel she storms off.
Mel doesn't get a break, however, as she is soon confronted by Jack as he tries to get her to make things up with Honey.
As their row become increasingly heated, so do their smoldering gazes. Soon enough, the pair tear into each other's clothes...
Nasty feud for Max Branning and Phil Mitchell
It's going to get nasty in Albert Square when Phil Mitchell hatches a cunning revenge plot on Max Branning with the help of his wife Sharon and fellow mechanic Keanu Taylor.
Phil tried to bribe his nemesis away from the Square after finding out that Max bought his old car lot.
Will he succeed?
Also...
Donna pressures Kim for information on Vincent's whereabouts
Billy tries it on with Honey again
Phil leaves Kim suspicious when he gives her cash and says it was for the car Vincent gave him
Sharon gives a patronising customer a piece of her mind
*EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One