What else happened in EastEnders tonight?

As Max’s return continued, Kat tried to support Zoe in the aftermath of the fire. She planned on arranging a community dinner for the Albert...
Joel Harley
By Joel Harley

As Max’s return continued, Kat tried to support Zoe in the aftermath of the fire. She planned on arranging a community dinner for the Albert Square locals – although freshly traumatised Zoe wasn’t exactly on board.

Elsewhere, Julie worried about Nigel after his dementia symptoms took a drastic turn, while moody Anthony continued to worry his family.

Here’s everything else that happened in EastEnders tonight.

Kat planned for Christmas

Kat filled Alfie in on Anthony’s bombshell regarding the twins. Hoping to at least give Zoe one good Christmas before breaking her heart, Kat planned to hold a community dinner at The Vic on the big day.

After meeting with Max at the hospital, Zoe returned home, where Kat shared news of her Christmas plans. She was determined to put on a show of solidarity for the Slaters’ sake – regardless of whether Zoe or Alfie were feeling the festive spirit.

One person who definitely wouldn’t be there? Vicki, who accused Zoe of starting the fire herself, for attention.

Phil hid the truth about Nigel

Sam walked in to find Nigel, having an intense discussion with Phil… but without Phil. Chilled to find that he was now having conversations with empty chairs, Julie booked an appointment at the GP.

At the surgery, Phil remained stubbornly against filling the doctor in on Nigel’s updated symptoms. As Phil accompanied Nigel to the bathroom, the doctor handed Julie a leaflet from a local care home.

Back home, having found the leaflet in Julie’s bag, Nigel begged Julie not to send him away.

Anthony sparks concern

Stewing over her lies about the twins, Anthony worried Patrick with his new attitude toward Zoe. Later, Chelsea found him several more drinks in, and had also grown worried about his behaviour.

Still, he denied starting the fire – and reiterated his vow to find his children.

Avani and Barney

In The Vic, Barney filled Avani in on recent events. Across the pub, Vicki and Zack flirted… under the eye of a visibly jealous Zack.

Later, armed with ideas, Zack set out to purchase a not-at-all-appropriate for a romantic Christmas gift for his sister’s brother.