GRAY Atkins hits rock bottom in EastEnders next week after he’s suspended from work ahead of Whitney Dean’s trial.
Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening on the BBC One soap next week…
1. Gray is suspended
Gray is suspended from work in EastEnders
Following complications with Whitney Dean’s murder case, Gray is suspended from work.
The mortified solicitor orders Chantelle not to tell anyone under any circumstance.
2. Gray hits rock bottom
Gray struggles to cope and breaks down in EastEnders
Judging from the spoiler pics, Gray has a breakdown when he gets a moment alone in the wake of his suspension.
An overturned bin and Gray splayed on the floor suggests he’s let his anger get the better of him yet again, but at least he’s hit a bin and not Chantelle this time.
3. Jay plans to propose
Jay checks his ring is safe and sound in EastEnders
As Ben Mitchell struggles to cope following the boat crash, Lola worries about his wellbeing.
Meanwhile, Jay gets busy planning a big proposal.
He pulls the ring out of his pocket and checks it’s safe and sound.
4. Lexi walks in on Jay
Jay practises proposing to Lexi in EastEnders
Lexi bursts in and sees him ogling the ring.
They practise the proposal but when Lola arrives they’re quick to cover their tracks.
Lola arrives home later to a romantic lunch and is stunned when Jay pops the big question – but what will she say?
5. Mick is paranoid
Mick spies on Linda in EastEnders
Mick scurries around looking for alcohol just in case Linda has spiralled yet again.
When Linda catches Mick searching, she’s hurt that he doesn’t trust her.
Mick tries to reassure her that he does believe she can beat her addiction and get her life back.
6. Jean confronts Suki
Jean exposes Suki’s cancer lies in EastEnders
Jean is on a mission to discover if Suki is lying about her cancer after her suspicions were piqued.
When she invites Suki to a cake sale, it doesn’t take much for her to catch the matriarch out.
In an explosive showdown at The Vic, Jean accuses Suki of lying about her cancer in front of her flabbergasted children.
7. Shirley stands up for Jean
Shirley squares up to the Panesars in EastEnders
The Panesars are disgusted with Jean for accusing their mum of such an evil lie.
As the brothers pounce on her, Shirley squares up to them and stands up for Jean.
8. Rainie gets a blast from the past
Ranie’s old client Larry arrives at the funeral parlour in EastEnders
When a new client called Larry arrives at the funeral parlour, Rainie recognises him as one of her ex-clients from when she was working as a prostitute.
9. Rainie opens up to Stuart
Rainie opens up to Stuart about her past in EastEnders
Rainie is upset by Larry’s presence and feels haunted by her past.
Later, when Stuart realises something is wrong, Rainie opens up and tells him everything about her backstory.
10. Mitch discovers Gray’s secret
Mitch discovers Gray has been suspended in EastEnders
At the pub Mick, Mitch, Isaac, Patrick and Jack all enjoy a few pints.
But when Jack mentions seeing Gray going into a hotel, Mitch is intrigued.
At the Taylor’s, Mitch confides in Karen and tells her that Gray must be having an affair and vows to uncover the truth.
Later in the week, Mitch calls Gray’s office and is stunned to learn that Gray has been suspended.
11. Mitch offers Gray money
Gray is mortified when Mitch offers him money
Mitch seeks out Gray and tells him he knows he’s been suspended from work.
When he offers to lend Gray money, the solicitor is left seething.
Gray is mortified when Mitch pulls out a wad of cash in public and asks him how much he needs.
