Nigel surprises Julie with trip to India - but events take a terrifying turn when he crashes his car next week
Nigel's surprise for Julie backfires
Nigel Bates surprised Julie with a trip to India in EastEnders tonight (Thursday, October 16), after arranging to sell his beloved Morris Minor – ahead of a horrifying car crash next week. This came as Nigel tried to do something for his wife to thank her for all of her care and patience.
Nigel arranged to sell the car with Oscar Branning’s help, springing the surprise on Julie as she shared a drink with Jean in The Vic. Julie was thrilled, but is Nigel’s planned trip a good idea, given his ever-worsening dementia symptoms?
With a terrifying car crash looming next week, here’s everything that happened in EastEnders tonight.
Nigel planned a surprise in EastEnders tonight
Following yesterday’s events, Jean checked in with new pal Julie, arranging to meet a drink later. Meanwhile, Oscar told Nigel that he’d managed to talk Lauren up to £9000 for the sale of his beloved Morris Minor.
Later, Oscar arrived at Phil’s place to find it in complete disarray. Nigel had been searching for the keys, hoping to take the car out for one last spin.
Arriving on the scene, Julie was shocked to hear what Oscar and Nigel had planned. She revealed that she was holding onto the keys for safekeeping, and reminded him that he wasn’t able to drive, due to his condition.
At the pub, Nigel revealed his surprise to Julie – he was selling the car, to fund their trip to India.
Nigel in car crash horror in EastEnders next week
Events take a shocking turn in EastEnders next week, when Nigel steals his car keys back from Julie. He’s dispirited when he accidentally damages the car, forcing Lauren to reduce the price.
However, they finalise the deal, and Nigel wants to take the car for one last spin. After an argument with Julie, he steals the keys back, and puts his plan into motion.
Nigel soon becomes overwhelmed when Julie calls while he’s behind the wheel – and crashes.
Julie takes control, telling Nigel that she had been driving the car. He’s suspicious though, and decides to do some digging of his own.
Convinced that he was responsible for crashing the car, Nigel tells Jack what happened. Jack accompanies Nigel down the station, where he admits to crashing the car.
How much trouble is Nigel in?
