What happened in EastEnders tonight: Eve supported Avani in choosing an abortion

Avani's second thoughts got too much for her
Joel Harley

Avani decided that she wants an abortion in EastEnders tonight (Monday, August 11) as the pressure of expecting her grandmother’s baby finally got too much for the teenager to bear. Breaking down after a hard day, she told Eve her difficult decision.

Sympathetic Eve agreed to support Avani in getting a termination, going behind Suki’s back to get rid of the child. Elsewhere, Stacey was horrified to discover that someone had linked her SecretCam work online. After accusing Joel, she took matters into her own hands by reporting him to the police.

Meanwhile, Harry worked to undo Ravi and Okie’s machinations, and Patrick returned home.

Here’s everything that happened on EastEnders tonight.

Stacey in the cafe with Ross and Joel on EastEnders
Furious Stacey accused Joel of leaking her cam work (Credit: BBC)

Stacey reported Joel to the police in EastEnders tonight

Stacey was feeling optimistic at the news that Lily was set on returning home. However, her good mood was tempered with the feeling that everyone on the Square was staring at her.

No paranoia here… she soon found out what was behind the judgmental stares. Someone had leaked her SecretCam pictures and videos online. After being informed by Freddie and Jean that her videos had gone viral on social media, she immediately realised who was responsible.

In the café, she confronted Joel, accusing him of hacking into her account and stealing her pictures and videos. Back home, Ross searched Joel’s laptop, although his doe-eyed son plead innocence… and both Ross and Vicki seemed to buy it.

Taking Joel at his word (!) Ross relented, not even bothering to check the computer himself. He continued to play Father of the Year by letting Joel attend Amy’s pool party that evening. Ross shared news of his decision with a furious Stacey.

As the families had it out on the Square, harsh words were shared and aspersions cast over both the Slaters’ and the Fowlers’ various teenage pregnancy. Things soon got worse from Stacey, as Lily called to inform her that she’d no longer be coming home.

Fuming, she called the police.

Eve talks to Avani on EastEnders tonight

Avani admitted she wants an abortion (Credit: BBC)

Avani wants an abortion

Pregnancy was taking its toll on Avani as she suffered a bout of nausea. It wasn’t just talk of Vinny’s beaver hunting which had her feeling ill either – the morning sickness was out in full force.

With Suki fretting over Avani’s health, Eve was more concerned with when she planned on telling Priya and Ravi about the baby. Meanwhile, Avani attempted to feel a semblance of reality by spending the morning with Barney.

He was dubious as she shared her enthusiasm over the surrogacy plan, and shared his story of his, ahem, ‘friend,’ ‘Dave from Dartford,’ who discovered that his father wasn’t who he thought he was. Given something to think about, Avani further attempted to distract herself by attending Amy’s pool party that evening.

At the café, already-conflicted Eve got a talking to from Stacey and Barney, both of whom left her feeling more conflicted than ever. She caught up with Avani in the park, and urged her to open up about how she really felt. Fed up of talking about the baby, she stormed off.

At Amy’s pool party, Avani was feeling more self-conscious than ever. She was hardly thrilled at the arrival of Joel, and even less so when Suki and Eve arrived to spy on her. Seeing the kids with their boozy drinks in hand, Suki dragged Avani out of the place.

As an argument broke out, Eve pursued Avani in an attempt to defuse the situation. This time, Avani relented. She’d already had enough of pregnancy, and was starting to have serious doubts about the whole surrogacy deal.

Finally coming to terms with her feelings, she admitted that she wanted an abortion. Terrified that Suki would try and talk her out of it, she swore Eve to secrecy… and the pair set about planning a termination together.

Harry and Okie look stressed in EastEnders

Harry tried to save Kojo (Credit: BBC)

Ravi and Okie made moves on Kojo’s flat in EastEnders tonight

Concerned about how close he’d grown to Okie, Harry tried to defuse the situation by suggesting that Kojo not let him use the flat for his dodgy mates. Disaster averted – but not for long. Ravi had just been hit with some bad news from HMRC, and needed another cash injection.

Disturbed by the realisation that Okie planned on using Kojo’s flat, Harry tried to talk sense into Ravi, but he was having none of it. Back at the flat, Okie arrived with a gift for Kojo, as well as a request that he be allowed to invite some mates around.

Following Harry’s advice, Kojo refused.

Patrick looking glum
It wasn’t a happy homecoming for Patrick (Credit: BBC)

Welcome home Patrick

Patrick was in a foul mood as he returned home from the hospital. Back at the scene of the crime, he was clearly on edge, filling Howie full of guilt as he watched Patrick stalking about the place.

The family attempted to cheer Patrick up, but it quickly became clear that it’ll take more than a stiff drink at The Vic to make things right.

Honey talks to Gina in the cafe on EastEnders

Honey learned of an interesting job opening (Credit: BBC)

Also in EastEnders tonight

Honey was interested to hear from Kathy that Mr. Lister’s job on the market is up for grabs.

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