EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of December 15 tease Max Branning (Jake Wood) returns, and Linda Carter’s (Kellie Wright) back as well.

Also, Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) proves himself a hero, when Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) is caught in a fire!

 

 

Kat’s Unexpected News, Oscar Heroically Saves Zoe
A blaze ignites at No.25, as Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) is taken aback by surprising news.

Still, her horror escalates when she finds out that Zoe is trapped in the flames, but Oscar proves himself as a hero! Oscar rushes in to rescue Zoe as horrified onlookers witness the terrifying scene.

Yet, the tension doesn’t end there when a familiar figure makes an appearance – Max Branning returns; Max anxiously waits at Oscar’s bedside as he recuperates from the fire.

 

 

Later in the week, Max and Zoe finally confront each other after the intense events of the summer.

Lily Struggles As Jean Withdraws, Kat And Alfie Grow Suspicious
Lily Slater (Lilia Turner) faces challenges at home as Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) isolates herself more and more. Kat and Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) become suspicious after a discussion with Lily.

And they are then taken aback when they find No. 31 in disarray as Lily admits that Jean is struggling to manage. Kat is taken aback by a confession from Jean regarding recent occurrences and promises to stand by her.

Later on, Kat teams up with an unexpected ally in her effort to assist Zoe, but this leads to an astounding revelation.

Linda’s Back As Peacock Place’s Opening Gets Off To A Grand Start
Peacock Palace’s grand opening begins with a flourish, but things take a turn when an unexpected guest arrives: Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) returns to Walford.

Later, Linda finds herself deep in thought after an unforeseen chat with Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf). Back in the Square, Linda is taken aback to encounter Max.

After five long years apart, with numerous secrets still lurking between them, they decide to head to The Albert for a drink. What, pray tell, are Linda and Max hiding?

Lauren Worries About The Missing Charity Funds
Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) is anxious about the missing charity funds and fabricates a story about where they might be when Peter Beale (Dayle Hudson) presses her for answers.

Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) comforts Lauren, assuring her that he will handle the situation.

However, her worst fears are realized when Peter deduces that the charity money has been stolen. Max begins to grow wary of the unusual bond forming between Ian and Lauren.

Later, all attention shifts to Lauren as Max tries to amend his past parenting mistakes by stepping up to support his daughter.

Oscar Returns Home With Jasmine, And Cindy Flees!
Oscar comes home accompanied by Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness), but his family doubts his choices. Ian decides to take control of the situation by summoning the police while Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) makes her escape.

Jasmine is brought in for interrogation, where the truth about who she is and her ties to the Fords comes to light.

Meanwhile, in Walford, matters deteriorate further as Oscar ends his relationship with Jasmine, who persistently keeps him at a distance. Will Jasmine seek revenge?

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