This week on EastEnders, the drama intensifies as arrests, lies, and jail time

come crashing down on some of our favorite characters. As emotions run high

Cathy confronts Reece about the pressure they’re under. Engaged and expecting

a baby, Reece tries to convince Cathy to escape for a while, fearing that staying put will only make them look guilty. However, before they can even entertain the thought, chaos erupts when a debt collector shows up at their door, demanding repayment. The situation spirals out of control as Reece’s attempts to defuse the tension only add fuel to the fire, leading to a heated confrontation that threatens to tear them apart.

Meanwhile, Reece finds himself in a desperate situation, trying to balance the grief of losing a baby and the weight of unresolved debts. With promises of life insurance money to cover the debts, tensions rise as Reece struggles to keep his world from falling apart. As the clock ticks, Sonia steps in to try and mediate, but things take a dark turn when old wounds are reopened, and accusations start flying.

Just as they think they’ve weathered the storm, the past catches up with Reece and Sonia when the police arrive with shocking news: they’re both under suspicion for the murder of Deborah Colwell. Reece’s past lies and questionable actions come back to haunt him, as the authorities piece together evidence that paints him as a prime suspect. The revelation hits hard, especially for Cathy, who is torn between believing in Reece’s innocence and the mounting evidence against him.