"He's dead to me": What happens next as Joel realises Ross betrayed him
Joel knows what his dad did
Joel Marshall faced police questioning for his attack on Vicki Fowler in EastEnders tonight (Tuesday, October 14), while dad Ross attempted to make sense of the situation. With Vicki having regained consciousness, Ross was feeling conflicted.
At the station, Ross watched footage from the interrogation room as the police questioned Joel over what he’d done. And, confronted with video evidence of the attack, Joel realised that his own father had turned him in.
But what’s next for Ross and Joel? Will Ross stand by his son?
Vicki regained consciousness in EastEnders tonight
Down the station, the police were processing Joel, with Julie as his appropriate adult. Meanwhile, Ross was headed to the hospital – after a few stern words from Sharon warning him that Joel is no longer welcome in her home.
At the hospital, Vicki had come around from her beating. A penitent Ross sat at her side, Vicki explained what had happened, describing his darling son as a ‘psychopath’ who needs to be behind bars.
Realising that Ross had no intention of disowning his son, Vicki grew upset. A call from Julie informed him that Joel had been processed, but Ross was more interested in the long-term. He wanted to know if Joel was indeed a ‘psychopath,’ as Vicki had suggested.
As the police arrived to question Vicki, Julie told him that Joel had been asking after him too. Ross arrived at the station, where top cop Jack had scored him a seat in the peanut gallery. Ross watched – and listened – via CCTV as Joel’s interview began.
Joel realised his dad had betrayed him in EastEnders tonight
As the interview began, Joel told officers that it had been Vicki who’d gotten aggressive, forcing him to give her ‘a little push.’ It had been an accident, he claimed, and he hadn’t meant to hurt her.
However, Joel quickly revealed his true colours. And, as the female detective prodded him, Joel was shocked to learn that they’d seen the video of the attack. Joel exploded, realising that his own dad had betrayed him.
Ross watched, shocked, as Joel ranted and raved. “We are finished!” he exclaimed. “You tell him he’s dead to me.”
Shocking words – but what will Ross do next?
A shocking development in EastEnders spoilers
As the story continues tomorrow (Wednesday, October 15), Joel continues to prove a contentious subject between Ross and Vicki. Continuing to recover in hospital, Vicki is shocked when there’s a new development in the case.
Will Joel face prosecution for his crimes? And who will Ross choose to stand with? Partner Vicki, or son Joel?
