EastEnders spoilers for next week: Patrick is left living in fear after Oscar attack

Patrick is too scared to venture out after his attack
Laura Morgan

Patrick returns home from hospital in next week EastEnders spoilers, but is too frightened to face the outside world. Will life ever be the same for the Square icon after his attack at the hands of Oscar?

Oscar breaks into Patrick's house
Foolish Oscar could have killed Patrick (Credit: BBC)

Oscar regrets hurting Patrick in EastEnders spoilers

Patrick was left for dead after he interrupted a masked intruder robbing his home. That intruder was Oscar, who had broken into Patrick’s place to steal his £6k horse winnings. Oscar was planning to use the money to pay off nemesis Mike. What he was not planning on was Patrick catching him red-handed.

When Patrick tried to stop Oscar from escaping he pushed him over. Patrick was knocked unconscious, and things could have been a lot worse if Howie hadn’t found him.

In the aftermath of the assault, panicked Oscar attempted to flee the Square. He’s since decided to stay put and is praying Patrick doesn’t work out he was the burglar. But the guilt is proving difficult for Oscar to bear.

Will he end up confessing what he did and risk going back to prison?

Howie looks concerned in EastEnders
Howie blames himself for what happened (Credit: BBC)

Howie fears for Patrick

Next week, Patrick is discharged from hospital. He’s supported by Yolande and the rest of his loved ones as he returns to Walford. But it seems Oscar’s attack has caused serious lasting damage.

Patrick is struggling with anxiety and every little thing is putting him on edge. As Patrick tries to rebuild, Howie feels awful when he realises the toll its taken. He feels as if he’s to blame for offering to put the bet on for Patrick in the first place.

Can he find a way to help?

Patrick and Yolande at home on EastEnders

Yolande is worried for Patrick (Credit: BBC)

Patrick is living in fear in EastEnders spoilers

As the days roll on Patrick is still a shell of his former self. Yolande fears her husband may never recover when he makes a sad admission to her.

With their wedding only a matter of weeks away, can Patrick recover in time to marry Yolande? Or are Oscar’s actions going to cost him more than just his confidence?

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