Martin Fowler (James Bye) was last seen in EastEnders getting into a black cab with Stacey (Lacey Turner) following his wife’s attack on Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in The Arches. However, with daughter Bex (Jasmine Armfield) unable to cope, she attempts to take her own life in the coming episodes, but will Martin make a return to the Square as a result?
Bex has been under an immense amount of stress over the past couple of months, and with mum Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) determined to see her off to Uni in style with a surprise party, she finds herself overwhelmed once more.
After making a speech at her going-away party, she returns home and, with the stress of everything that she’s had to deal with weighing on her — not to mention her fear of leaving Walford — she finds herself unable to cope, and — unbeknown to those enjoying themselves at the party — she’s planning to take her own life.
The following day, Sonia finds Bex unresponsive in bed. The paramedics soon arrive and take the young woman to hospital — but will it be too late?
Later, Sonia blames herself for everything that’s transpired, but Max (Jake Wood) does his best to reassure her otherwise. He questions if Martin is aware of what’s happened, but Sonia admits that she’s furious with him for not having answered her calls.
Meanwhile, the Slaters remind Kush of how dangerous Walford is for Martin at this very moment in time, but Kush remains adamant that Martin needs to know what’s happened.
Will Sonia or Kush attempt to get in touch with Martin? If so, will he return to the Square?
One to watch: Friday 4th October at 8pm on BBC One.
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