Follow-up: Avani's on board with Suki's baby plan, but they're almost rumbled by Priya

Suki got what she wanted
Joel Harley

Suki Panesar got her way in EastEnders tonight (Tuesday, July 29), as Avani finally agreed to carry her baby to full term so that she and Eve can adopt it. Sure, no-ones actually asked Eve yet, but Suki’s managed to get this far by herself.

Suki learned that Avani had fallen pregnant with Joel’s child last week, and was shocked to learn that she was planning on having an abortion. Full of thoughts of daughter Ash and the abortion which had once come between them, Suki offered an alternative.

And, as this week began, Suki was determined to have Avani carry the baby for her, following her granddaughter around Walford as she pressed on with the hard-sell.

Suki sits on the sofa, talking to Avani on EastEnders
Suki got her way (Credit: BBC)

Avani agreed to have the baby in EastEnders tonight

As tonight’s episode began, Avani was still set on having the abortion. But Suki wouldn’t be so easily deterred and, after twisting Barney’s arm, followed her granddaughter to the clinic.

While they waited for Avani’s appointment, she heaped on the emotional blackmail before offering a financial incentive. Avani finally agreed not to go through with the abortion, giving Suki what she wanted.

But what’s next for Avani and Suki? And how will Eve take the news?

Eve looks over at Avani and Priya as they cuddle on the sofa
Priya almost figures out what’s been going on (Credit: BBC)

Priya almost stumbles across Avani and Suki’s secret in upcoming spoilers

Spoilers for next week’s EastEnders reveal that, after being told, Eve is doubtful of Avani and Suki’s plan. When Vinny returns from Canada, Eve takes the opportunity to talk to Avani alone. She also encourages Suki to speak to Vinny, in the hope that she can get the family back to some semblance of normality.

The next day, after Avani’s scan, Priya finds a receipt from the hospital in her jacket pocket. Eve and Avani are forced to lie to her, keeping her in the dark about the pregnancy.

How much longer can they hide Avani’s pregnancy from the family? And will Eve continue to go along with Suki’s plan?

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