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There is conflict all across Albert Square next week, with EastEnders episodes set to air showdowns and reveal tense secrets. <\/p>\n
Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) has lots of confrontational words for struggling Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), who is getting more and more out of control. <\/p>\n
What Ben doesn\u2019t know is that not only is Jay secretly meeting up with Nadine, a doppelganger for Lola, but he has been tempted by drugs. <\/p>\n
Callum Highway (Tony Clay) is soon aware though, and gives Jay an ultimatum, before deciding if Ben needs to know. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) insists on maintaining contact with Albie, and finds himself at odds with ex Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). <\/p>\n
When Karen (Lorraine Stanley) enjoys stirring the pot, a war of words follows. <\/p>\n
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Jay wakes up at Nadine\u2019s and is shocked to find a bag of ketamine on her bedside table. Jay confronts her, but Nadine says it helps her cope and could help him too. At home, Ben is annoyed that Jay\u2019s been out all night again, and Callum later confronts him about Nadine. <\/p>\n
Jay explains he just goes there to sleep, but Callum is sceptical. He warns Nadine to leave Jay alone and tells her about Lola\u2019s death. <\/p>\n
After Ben tears into him for neglecting Lexi, Jay arrives home with goodies to make her a special dinner. However, he later goes to see Nadine and scores some ketamine from her. <\/p>\n
Sharon is excited by flirty boxing promoter Dorian\u2019s overtures and agrees to have a drink with him in The Vic to talk business. <\/p>\n
Despite Sharon\u2019s misgivings over his messy antics lately, she lets Keanu look after Albie while she goes out but he\u2019s rattled to see her all dolled up. Over their drink, Dorian tells Sharon there\u2019s a job for her in Abu Dhabi, and she should jump at the chance, leaving Sharon tempted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Rocky has to stall Kathy when she questions why his share of their loan repayments isn\u2019t in her account. He lies that Jay forgot to do the wages but secretly heads to the bookies to try to win the money. Harvey joins him, unaware of the stakes for Rocky.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The police find Nugget\u2019s mobile by the canal and inform Ravi they will dredge the water to look for clues. Suki secretly phones Nugget and asks him to let Ravi know he\u2019s alive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ben and Callum are relieved that Jay stayed the night at home, and Lexi excitedly arranges a pizza and movie night. However, Jay is still struggling to cope, and Callum catches him going to Nadine\u2019s place. <\/p>\n
Jay tries to make excuses but accidentally drops the bag of ketamine, and Callum is horrified to realise he\u2019s on drugs. Although Jay begs him not to, Callum insists he\u2019s telling Ben.<\/p>\n
Keanu is less than impressed to see Dorian give Sharon flowers and a kiss on the cheek. He decides to take Albie out for the day without running it by her, and Karen takes great delight in refusing to tell Sharon where they\u2019ve gone. <\/p>\n
Later, Sharon storms over and threatens to call the police if Keanu and Albie don\u2019t return soon. Keanu arrives back in the nick of time, and a big row ensues as Sharon demands to know where they\u2019ve been.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ravi returns from another night of searching and gets a text from Nugget to say he\u2019s safe. Vinny suggests the police might be able to track Nugget\u2019s location, so he goes to them. However, Ravi is gutted when the police suggest this could be a hoax and believes he\u2019s back to square one.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harvey is worried to see Rocky heading to the bookies again and confronts him. Rocky laughs it off and tells him it\u2019s just a bit of fun, but later sneaks back to place a \u00a3100 bet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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After their row yesterday, Keanu apologises to Sharon, but she insists they need a third-party arbitrator when they discuss Albie\u2019s childcare arrangements. Later, Keanu, flanked by Karen, meets with Sharon and her solicitor, and she drops a bombshell After a nasty confrontation with Sharon in The Vic, Karen returns home with a plan. <\/p>\n
Ben is worried about Jay and thinks he needs to see a counsellor. Callum agrees to talk to Jay about it, but they end up arguing over Nadine. Jay goes to see Nadine to score again.<\/p>\n
Harvey envies Rocky\u2019s good fortune on the horses but is concerned when it becomes clear his friend has gone to place more bets. Rocky swears he won\u2019t go back again, but Harvey thinks he\u2019s kidding himself. <\/p>\n
Later, Dorian suggests to Rocky that betting on the boxing night will make him serious cash.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Karen pushes Keanu to agree to her plan. <\/p>\n
Sharon confides in Kathy that she still loves Keanu but isn\u2019t sure if he loved her or was just with her because of Albie. <\/p>\n
Denzel holds a vigil for Nugget in the Square gardens with all his friends in attendance. Although Ravi thinks it\u2019s pointless, Suki and Vinny insist it could bring Nugget home. <\/p>\n
Dorian accosts Rocky and Harvey to entice them to the Pie, Pint and Fight night, but they turn him down. <\/p>\n
However, during a game of darts at The Vic, Rocky sneaks off to place a bet. George gives him a tip, and he lays some serious cash down on the fight. <\/p>\n
Harvey arrives and tells Rocky off for breaking his promise not to bet, but Rocky waves his fears away.\u00a0<\/p>\n