EastEnders viewers can expect concern and drama next week, from health woes to secrets being under threat.
One character receives some worrying news at the hospital, as her health battle continues - with new symptoms concerning her loved ones.
Elsewhere, a recent fling goes sour as the characters involved turn against each other.
Stacey Slater could be looking at a stint behind bars again thanks to a bad decision that comes back to haunt her.
Meanwhile, amid recent heartache for Whitney Dean she steps in to help her pregnant niece Lily, as she suffers a health scare. Here's what is ahead on EastEnders...
Lola gets worrying news
Lola Pearce will discover worrying news at the hospital next week, as her health deteriorates amid her brain tumour battle.
The character's loved ones begin to notice some alarming symptoms and advise her to speak to a doctor, with Lola told late last year that her tumour is inoperable and she will die.
Lola begins to zone out during moments with her family and it happens a few times in scenes to air next week.
Eventually Lola goes to the hospital and reveals all, with her soon learning some worrying news from the doctor.
Stacey leaves?
EastEnders' Stacey Slater fears she will have to leave Walford again next week, with hints of an exit for the character.
While a permanent exit seems unlikely for now, given Stacey features in deadly scenes this Christmas, it's teased she could be sent to prison again.
Stacey has had a couple of stints locked up over the years, and has been determined to be there for her family since - especially with 12-year-old daughter Lily being pregnant.
But their recent money issues lead to a bad decision, as she steals some cash while on a cleaning job.
Next week, she decides to give it back after being caught out by her mum Jean and fearing what the consequences will be.
Worried that the police might work out it was her, she goes to return it but things don't end up going to plan. The next day, a panicked Stacey prepares to go to the police station, fearing she’ll be thrown back into prison.
Ravi takes action
EastEnders airs a new twist in the Denise Fox and Ravi Gulati 'affair' storyline after the pair recently gave into temptation.
Jack Branning has no idea that his wife Denise has been spending some alone time with Ravi, and things recently got steamy.
The police detective is currently investigating Ravi over his dodgy business dealings and is looking into his movements.
It seems Denise will be torn about the situation given she's been having secret meet-ups with Ravi, amid her and Jack being on the rocks.
Next week, spoilers have revealed that Ravi asks Denise to do some digging, and find out what information Jack has on him.
Ravi pressures Denise to go snooping, leading to her checking out Jack's laptop with the intention of finding out what she can.
But she's stopped in her tracks when she gets a call from the school, revealing Jack's daughter Amy has been in a fight. Despite being seconds away from carrying out Ravi's request, Denise decides against it and instead betrays him.
Lily's baby scare
Lily Slater suffers a baby scare next week in the wake of her aunt Whitney Dean’s own devastating loss on the BBC soap.
Whitney made the decision in tragic scenes on EastEnders to terminate her pregnancy, after learning that her unborn baby had Edwards’ Syndrome.
In scenes last week, Whitney delivered baby Peach in heartbreaking scenes as news of the loss reached Albert Square and pregnant Lily.
Fans will know that 12-year-old Lily is pregnant with Ricky Jnr's baby. Next week, Whitney spots her niece in a state.
Lily has a scare with the baby and fears something is wrong, so Whitney takes her home - leading to a row with Stacey.
It seems Lily and her baby are fine and perhaps recent events have taken a toll, but Whitney is clearly struggling with her loss as she goes over the top about protecting her pregnant niece.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
