EastEnders spoilers for next week: Vicki spirals after making a chilling discovery about Joel

Vicki is triggered after receiving news about Joel
Laura Morgan

Vicki’s trauma returns in EastEnders spoilers next week when she discovers Tommy harboured Joel from the police before his arrest. The news leaves Vicki feeling angry and on edge, and events take a further turn when she witnesses a troubling event.

Vicki is struggling to cope in EastEnders
Vicki is haunted by the past (Credit: BBC)

Vicki is trying to move forward in EastEnders spoilers

Harrowing scenes earlier this year saw Vicki being attacked by stepson Joel as the radicalised misogyny storyline reached its shocking peak.

The brutal assault left Vicki hospitalised with serious injuries. It also led to incel Joel’s arrest and the breakdown of Vicki’s relationship with his dad Ross.

Vicki’s physical wounds may be healing, but the mental scars of her ordeal remain. Things are being made more difficult by the fact Ross is living just across the Square, and Zoe is constantly in her face. Vicki also hasn’t got Sharon around for support. She’s currently refusing to return to Walford after discovering Zoe lied about Dennis being the dad of her son.

So, all in all, Vicki’s life is a bit of a horrible sad mess right now.

Amy has news for Vicki in EastEnders
Amy tells Vicki what Tommy and Joel did (Credit: BBC)

Vicki learns a shocking truth

Next week, Vicki comes to Tommy’s aid after witnessing the lad being hassled by Denzel and Nugget.

She defends him, but Amy can’t understand why Vicki would want to help him. Realising Vicki doesn’t know what really happened, Amy reveals Tommy kept Joel hidden in the Slaters’ garage in the hours before he was arrested.

The discovery sends Vicki spiraling and leads to a public confrontation at The Vic. Kat steps in to try and calm Vicki down and offers her support. But will she be happy to take it from Tommy’s mum?

Tommy tells Vicki a shocking truth

Vicki has a run-in with Tommy (Credit: BBC)

Vicki lashes out in EastEnders spoilers

As concerns for Vicki mount, Kathy decides to take her out for some drinks.

But Vicki is left feeling triggered after she spots a man coming onto a girl in the bar. Sensing the female’s unease, Vicki can’t stay around to watch and rushes off.

Back at home, Vicki’s lets her frustrations out before breaking down in tears. Will anyone realise just how much she’s suffering? Or is Vicki headed down a path of self-destruction?

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