EastEnders spoilers for Tue, Apr 28: Phil's struggling top cope, while Grant tries to heal old wounds

There's heartbreak in store for the Mitchell brothers
Kerry Barrett

Nigel’s health is declining in EastEnders spoilers for Tue, Apr 28, as Grant and Phil struggle to come to terms with the thought of losing their friend.

Meanwhile, Max and Cindy are making plans to go public with their romance.

Read our EastEnders spoilers for Tue, Apr 28 in full, below…

Phil looking worried
Phil’s dishevelled and convinced no one needs him (Credit: BBC)

1. Phil’s struggling

Phil is dishevelled and clearly in a bad way, convinced that Nigel doesn’t need him. And he thinks the rest of his family don’t need him, either.

But Nigel’s health is declining and Julie decides it’s time to stop treatment, and just make sure her beloved husband is comfortable. She tells Grant about her decision.

Billy tries to convince Phil that it’s time to visit Nigel, but Phil throws him out. He’s struggling to contain his grief.

EastEnders spoilers: Julie at Nigel's bedside
Julie decides to stop treatment for Nigel and keep him comfortable (Credit: ITV)

2. Grant’s making amends

Meanwhile Grant is dealing with things a bit better. He goes to see Nigel and sits by his bedside.

When Nigel unexpectedly wakes up, he asks Grant for something from their past. Grant agrees to track it down, but he’s got something else to do first!

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He heads back to Albert Square and marches off to give Phil a piece of his mind…

Grant on the phone
Grant finds Phil, but Julie calls… (Credit: BBC)

3. Will Grant help his brother in EastEnders spoilers?

Later, Billy and Mark go to find Phil, but they’re worried when they find the house empty. Where has Phil gone?

Grant, though, thinks he knows where his brother has got to. He tracks him down at a beach. But as he approaches Phil, Grant’s phone rings. It’s Julie, begging him to return because Nigel doesn’t have long left.

Grant’s got a difficult decision to make, choosing between his brother and his friend. Should he try to get to Nigel before it’s too late, or go to speak to Phil?

EastEnders spoilers: Max and Cindy talk in the market
Max and Cindy make a decision (Credit: BBC)

4. Max and Cindy make plans in EastEnders spoilers

Lovebirds Max and Cindy are making a go of their romance. But they decide to keep their relationship a secret for now, unsure about how their family will react.

But after a close call with Lauren, they agree that it’s best to go public after all – when the time is right.

How will the Beales and the Brannings feel about this latest Square love affair?!

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