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After moving out of her best friend\u2019s Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) home, Whitney and Zack got their own flat as their fostering journey began.<\/p>\n
Official spoilers for the soap reveal that next week, the pair meet with a social worker called Jan for a fostering assessment.<\/p>\n
However, the appointment brings up some past trauma for Whitney as she has to go over difficult aspects of her past, including the abuse she endured from Tony King (Chris Coghill).<\/p>\n
When Jan leaves, she\u2019s left worried that revealing what happened to her all those years ago will impact their chances of fostering.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n On tenterhooks, Whitney and Zack wait for Jan to arrive later on in the week to give them an update.<\/p>\n However, she\u2019s delighted to tell them they\u2019ve both been approved for the next stage as she believes they have much to give children in the fostering system.<\/p>\n Thrilled by the news, Whitney and Zack prepare for the next step in their journey to becoming parents.<\/p>\n Although with actress Shona McGarty leaving the BBC soap after 15 years, maybe their fostering story takes a tragic turn.<\/p>\n Speaking to The Sun about her reasons for leaving, she said: \u201cI have decided to spread my wings and will be leaving EastEnders. I have loved my years in the show.<\/p>\n “I have been trusted with some incredible storylines and have made amazing friendships and family which will endure.”<\/p>\n Will this mean a double exit with James Farrar\u2019s character Zack following Whitney out of the Square?<\/p>\n
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