BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 20:02 By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 20:02 What happens next as Vinny and Penny's doctor's appointment leaves them heartbroken There's more baby drama to come... Penny Branning Vinny Panesar Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 20:02 By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 20:02 Vinny Panesar and Penny Branning finally talked about their baby bombshell in today’s EastEnders, but as they explore their options tomorrow, they are left upset by what the doctor says. Penny’s pregnancy news has spread around Walford like wildfire. After finding out that she was expecting at a Branning family lunch, there was no chance of her keeping the secret to herself while she processed things. Jack didn’t react well to the news that he was going to be a grandad again. However, Penny’s cousin Lauren has been nothing but supportive. Penny was also pleasantly surprised at how well Vinny took the news. He said all the right things and promised to support her, leaving her happy. Vinny has promised to support Penny with whatever she decides (Credit: BBC) Penny and Vinny finally talk in EastEnders However, today’s episode saw Vinny worried he might be putting pressure on Penny… which she assumed was him avoiding her. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers He confessed to Priya that Penny was pregnant and he wanted to make things work with her. Priya told him honesty is the best policy, which he took on board. However, with their romance little more than a month old, Vinny didn’t want to come on too strong and avoided talking to Penny. Later, he confronted his fears and went to see her at home. He admitted that she terrified him because he liked her so much, and she seemed surprised.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. The pair finally talked through their feelings, and while they were still way off deciding the future, Penny invited Vinny to her doctor’s appointment. He initially assumed it was an appointment at the abortion clinic, but was relieved when Penny admitted it was just to talk about their options. Tomorrow’s doctor’s appointment doesn’t go to plan for Vinny and Penny in EastEnders (Credit: BBC) The drama continues tomorrow However, tomorrow’s appointment leaves Penny heartbroken when she goes to talk through everything with the GP. Once there, the doctor appears to sideline her in the conversation, leaving her feeling dejected and upset. As the doctor explains what the couple can expect if they decide to keep the baby, what will they choose to do? What else happened in EastEnders tonight? As well as Penny and Vinny finally addressing their baby news, Ravi's downward spiral led to him taking people hostage in the pharmacy. Elsewhere, Nugget had another siezure and Johnny reluctantly decided to sleep with Tim to save Callum. Nugget had another seizure After forgetting his medication, Nugget had a seizure while out with his friends. Luckily, Denzel was there to look after him, but Nugget was embarrassed when he wet himself in front of everyone while he was fitting. Priya blamed Ravi for Nugget's seizure, causing him to go off the rails. Ravi caused a hostage drama Feeling guilty about Nugget's seizure and feeling the pressure from Mark when he messed up a job for him, Ravi was a man on the edge. He went to the pharmacy with Nugget to get his medication, but when it wasn't ready, Ravi saw red. He locked everyone in the shop, including Denise and Bea, and told them no one was leaving until he got his son's prescription. Johnny agreed to Tim's demands Callum was fretting about going to prison and told Johnny he had to confess to the police. Knowing that there was a way out, Johnny promised to speak to Tim. But he kept the fact that Tim was blackmailing him into sleeping with him from Callum. Later, Johnny met Tim and tried to steal his phone. But when that didn't work, Johnny decided he had no choice but to go through with Tim's demands and went over to his house. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 20:02 By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 20:02 Next Story
