After saying goodbye to her family and heading back to work, Nikki's devestation hits her full on when her bosses let her go.
Seeking comfort she's found crying by David, but they're not alone and someone is watching from afar.
Making another move on the man she wants to claim as her own, they briefly touch lips before he pulls away, determined to live his life with Carol.
Meanwhile, Dot's growing relationship with Charlie leaves Fat Boy feeling jealous, but after some advice from Mick he decides it'd be a good idea to get to know the grandson of his landlady a little better.
Elsewhere, Lola makes Peter a special dinner, but when he fails to appreciate the lengths she's going to in a bid to make him happy, her actions are surprising to say the least.
EastEnders continues tonight at 8pm on BBC One.
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