What happened in EastEnders tonight: Priya and Ravi learned the truth as Avani had the abortion

The truth was revealed
Joel Harley

A shocked Priya and Ravi learned about Avani‘s pregnancy in EastEnders tonight (Tuesday, August 12), after she decided to go through with the abortion. Supported by Eve, Avani took her to an appointment at the clinic… just as Suki decided to be honest.

By the time Suki returned home, it was all out in the open, and she was herself blindsided by news of Avani’s abortion.

Elsewhere, a group of menacing youths had Elaine and Kojo cornered, and Joel bragged to Tommy about his harassment of Stacey. Meanwhile, George’s exes sniffed out his new woman, and Howie worried about Patrick.

Here’s everything that happened in EastEnders tonight.

Eve and Avani in the clinic on EastEnders tonight
Eve accompanied Avani as she went for an abortion (Credit: BBC)

Eve supported Avani in her choice in EastEnders tonight

Wasting no time after making her choice, Avani had already had her assessment ahead of today’s abortion appointment. But honest Eve was having second thoughts about shouldering another set of lies, and wanted to tell Suki what hey had planned.

Suki, meanwhile, was feeling paranoid that everyone was giving her the cold shoulder. Eve was about to tell her about the abortion, but soon realised how carefully and coldly her wife had planned everything out.

Acknowledging that manipulative Suki would try and talk Avani out of the abortion, Eve returned to Avani in the café, where she reassured the terrified teenager that everything was going to be okay.

Priya cradles Avani on EastEnders

Avani couldn’t keep it from her parents any longer (Credit: BBC)

The truth came out

As Eve and Avani headed to the clinic together, Suki remained in Walford, where she received some sage words of advice from Stacey. Stacey had some pretty choice words, especially where her decision to not tell Priya and Ravi were concerned. Unaware that Avani had already gone through with the procedure, Suki headed home to tear that particular plaster off.

Too late, she returned home to find Avani and Eve waiting with Priya and Ravi. And not only did they know about the baby, they also knew that there was now no baby – as Avani had gone through with the abortion.

It’s all out in the open, but how will Suki react to news of the abortion? And is she prepared for the wrath of Ravi and Priya?

Tommy looks on as Joel uses his computer
So it was Joel… obviously (Credit: BBC)

Joel bragged about leaking Stacey’s SecretCam in EastEnders tonight

Stacey told Kat how she’d reported Joel to the police for leaking her SecretCam work. Tommy defended his pal but, later, looked on as Joel gloated about how he’d leaked her pictures and videos all over the Internet.

Apparently not bothered about Joel sharing his cousin’s intimates all over the place, Tommy was concerned to see him chatting with a ‘pal’ back in Australia. Joel offered to hook him up, but Tommy was clearly uncomfortable with this latest development.

Who’s Joel talking to?

Kojo on the floor in The Arches looking scared
Kojo and Elaine are in danger (Credit: BBC)

Kojo and Elaine were attacked

As Cindy and Elaine exchanged playful – and not-so-playful – barbs, they took notice of George and his good mood. He was singing his favourite post-coital song (‘Daddy Cool,’ in case you were wondering) and immediately realised he was seeing someone.

Meanwhile, noticing Kojo’s expensive new watch, George grew concerned. After some advice from his daughters, he sat down for a drink with Elaine, checking in with her as news of his love life continued to spread about Walford.

Talk then turned to Kojo as he confided in her about his worrying friendship with this Okie fellow. She offered to pay Kojo a visit – but not before learning who exactly George’s new woman was when Nicola interrupted with some heavy-handed flirting.

Later, Elaine arrived in The Arches where she found a terrified Kojo cornered by a group of menacing lads. As Kojo cowered on the floor, Elaine confronted the ringleader – who pushed her to the ground, toppling the otherwise intimidating Elaine with an accidentally quite comical squeal.

How much danger are Kojo and Elaine in?

Howie looks concerned in EastEnders
Howie felt awful to see how badly Patrick’s suffering (Credit: BBC)

Also in EastEnders tonight

Having been summoned by Kojo, Gina and Harry arrived at The Arches. He’d decided to play matchmaker, and gifted them both a picnic to take to the park.

Meanwhile, seeing George and Nicola together, Cindy decided to stick her oar in, only to be brushed off by Nicola. Has Cindy met her match?

Elsewhere, Yolande pressured Patrick for some decision-making on the wedding. Still deeply affected by the attack, Patrick shrugged it all off, suggesting he’d rather have a quiet ceremony rather than the blow-out party they’d originally have planned. Seeing hoe miserable Patrick was, Howie felt guilty.

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