EastEnders spoilers for Wed, Apr 1: Nicola goes into early labour after Penny baby row, while Vicki and Zack fight their feelings

There's big baby drama ahead for Nicola in EastEnders
Laura Morgan

Nicola goes into premature labour in EastEnders spoilers for Wed, Apr 1, following a furious clash with pregnant Penny. Will her baby survive being born so early?

Meanwhile, Vicki and Zack struggle to resist temptation, and Elaine’s latest spat with Ian ends very badly for one of them.

Read our EastEnders spoilers for Wed, Apr 1 in full, below…

Nicola confronts Penny over her baby lie
Nicola orders Penny to tell Harry and Vinny about the baby (Credit: BBC)

1. Nicola issues Penny an ultimatum in EastEnders spoilers

Nicola is still reeling from the discovery that Penny could be carrying Harry’s baby. She confronts Jack’s daughter, demanding either she do the DNA test today, or she’ll expose her secret to both Harry and Vinny.

Nicola’s ultimatum leaves Penny in a state of distress. She seeks advice from Oscar and Lauren before returning for round two with Nicola.

Nicola feels a pain in her tummy
Nicola is left doubled over in pain (Credit: BBC)

2. Nicola is overcome with pain

Tempers flare as Penny gives Nicola a piece of her mind. But as Penny goes to leave, Nicola suddenly doubles over in pain.

Harry fears there’s something wrong with the baby and demands Nicola get checked out. But she refuses to go to hospital and heads home to rest instead.

Ian and Elaine fight in EastEnders spoilers
Ian and Elaine are at it again (Credit: BBC)

3. Elaine and Ian’s fight turns ugly in EastEnders spoilers

Elaine turns to George for comfort after her campaign plans are ruined by a venue mix-up. She tells George this was her chance to prove she’s still got what it takes to be a great Walford landlady.

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Taking pity on his former wife, George offers Elaine the use of Knight Fusion, free of charge.

Elaine takes delight in gloating to Ian, which results in a tussle between the foes. But who will come off worse?

Nicola goes into early labour in EastEnders
Nicola’s worst fears are realised (Credit: BBC)

4. Nicola goes into labour

After weeks of preparations, it’s finally time for the grand opening of George’s restaurant, Knight Fusion.

The event is soon in full swing, but Nicola starts experiencing pains that feel like contractions.

The baby is on its way…

Patrick looks worried
Patrick is feeling the strain (Credit: BBC)

5. Patrick is under pressure

The CPS continue to push Patrick to record a video statement for Jasmine’s upcoming trial.

Patrick’s family fear this all could be too much for him. But do they have a solution to the problem?

Vicki looks at Ross in EastEnders
Vicki’s heart isn’t with Ross anymore (Credit: BBC)

6. EastEnders spoilers: There’s unfinished business between Vicki and Zack

Sparks are flying between Vicki and Zack as the secret lovers try to resist temptation.

Will they give into their desires and betray Ross?

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