EastEnders reveals Jake Moon’s dramatic return story in 34 spoiler pictures
EastEnders spoilers follow.
Next week on EastEnders, Jake Moon returns to Walford – and is drawn straight into the drama surrounding Zoe Slater’s imprisonment.
Elsewhere, Max Branning grows closer to Linda Carter again, but risks it all by keeping a big secret.
Our 34-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
Monday 9 February: Nugget faces a big day
BBCHe’s taking his first driving lesson with Ravi.
Monday 9 February: Nugget’s health becomes a cause for concern
BBCHe’s battling with mysterious symptoms, and during the driving lesson, he zones out for a moment.
Monday 9 February: Nugget’s symptoms worsen
BBCBefore the day is over, he suffers a seizure…
Monday 9 February: Vicki and Kat team up
BBCThey’ve heard that Jake Moon has paid a visit to Zoe in prison.
Monday 9 February: Vicki and Kat go looking for Jake
BBCThey want to convince him to help Zoe. As Jake isn’t home, Vicki and Kat try to get as much information as they can.
Monday 9 February: The pressure is on for Ravi
BBCHe’s meeting a new contact as part of his police informant work.
Monday 9 February: Ravi’s contact turns out to be Mark
BBCMark leaves Ravi unsettled by bombarding him with questions.
Monday 9 February: Suki takes decisive action
BBCAfter threats of a workplace lawsuit, Suki decides to fire both Honey and Bea.
Tuesday 10 February: Jake is reluctant over his next move
BBCBut he eventually listens to Kat and Vicki’s pleas, so agrees to come back to Walford.
Tuesday 10 February: Jake makes an appearance at The Vic
BBCHe’s back!
Tuesday 10 February: Alfie is shocked
BBCJake is the last person he’d expected to see…
Tuesday 10 February: Kat has some explaining to do
BBCShe recounts her role in proceedings.
Tuesday 10 February: Jake heads upstairs
BBCThere’s plenty for him and Alfie to chat about.
Tuesday 10 February: Jake and Alfie catch up
BBCJake is under pressure, as Kat wants him to use his connection to Chrissie and help Zoe.
Tuesday 10 February: Jake and Alfie have a drink together
BBCThe big Moon family reunion continues.
Tuesday 10 February: Lexi gets upset
BBCShe’s facing a big life change.
Tuesday 10 February: Callum and Billy rally round
BBCThey try to support Lexi.
Wednesday 11 February: There’s fun at the B&B
BBCElaine and Linda have an enjoyable afternoon.
Wednesday 11 February: Linda takes a phone call
BBCShe’s told that Ollie has been hit at school.
Wednesday 11 February: Linda is shocked and worried
BBCBut she’s still none the wiser over who’s targeting her son.
Wednesday 11 February: Max issues a warning
BBCAfter the incident with Ollie at school, Max informs Lauren and Peter that Louie is the one who’s bullying Linda’s son.
Wednesday 11 February: Lauren and Peter refuse to believe it
BBCBut Max is soon proved right. Despite this, he asks Lauren not to tell Linda.
Wednesday 11 February: Bea hears too much
BBCShe finds out about the secret that Max is keeping from Linda.
Wednesday 11 February: Jake has plans for the day
BBCHe wants to visit Phil and lay old ghosts to rest.
Wednesday 11 February: Jake acts on some advice from Phil
BBCPhil has encouraged Jake to do whatever he can for Kat and Alfie. Jake makes contact with Chrissie, hoping to lure her out of hiding.
Wednesday 11 February: Bea fears she’s being kicked out of Peacock’s Palace
BBCBut Honey offers a lifeline, saying that Bea can house-sit for her while the family go on holiday.
Thursday 12 February: Jake and Kat team up
BBCThey wait for Chrissie after making contact.
Thursday 12 February: Max and Linda are giddy around each other
BBCHow far did things go after Linda leaned in for a kiss last night?
BBCShe’s still harbouring the knowledge of who’s bullying Ollie.
Thursday 12 February: Linda fusses around the kids

Thursday 12 February: Elaine is shocked
BBCShe was already annoyed over Max growing closer to Linda again. Is this Elaine’s chance to put a stop to it?