Next week on EastEnders, the terrifying story of Bea Pollard (Ronni Ancona) reaches a shocking climax as Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) is kidnapped after finally realizing her friend's true nature. Meanwhile, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) gets dangerously close to uncovering Max Branning's (Jake Wood) affair with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan-Levy), and Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) continues to hide a secret from sister Denise (Diane Parish).
Bea's true colors exposed
After Honey finally sees through Bea's unhinged veneer, she desperately tries to clear husband Billy's (Perry Fenwick) name. On Monday July 6, Honey and Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) have a clandestine meeting with Billy, but Honey panics when a detective asks to meet about her recent discovery. Unwilling to let Billy take the fall, Honey hatches a plan to draw Bea out with a vigil. Spotting Bea among the spectators, Honey chases her but ends up unconscious and thrown into the back of Bea's car.
On Tuesday July 7, Honey's loved ones form a search party. When Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) tracks Honey's phone and finds it smashed in a bush, Billy is hit with fresh terror. Honey awakens to find herself trapped in a locked cottage with an unhinged Bea, who insists they can sort everything out between them. Meanwhile, Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips) opens up to friends, encouraging Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) to contact Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) for her birthday.
Cindy closes in on Max and Priya
On Wednesday July 8, Max and Priya go head to head as Cindy's suspicions grow. When Priya lures Max to the Arches, he attempts to break things off but finds himself seduced again. As Cindy and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) arrive, Priya is forced to hide in the boot of a car, which Lauren drives away in.
On Thursday July 9, Cindy's doubts continue as Max tries to explain his behavior. Priya escapes the car boot and approaches Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) for help. Later, Priya threatens to expose Max. Elsewhere, Eve Panesar-Unwin (Heather Peace) struggles to bond with Ria, who gravitates toward Suki.
Kim's secret and other stories
Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) continues to push Kim to visit Denise, though she remains wracked with guilt. She finally visits her sister but keeps her knowledge of Sheila Atkins (Sheila Ruskin) to herself. On Thursday, Kim and Howie confront Sheila over her intent toward Jordan, and after she expertly relays Ian's defense strategy, they relent and grant her access to Jordan, though Kim remains worried.
Also on Wednesday, Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) asks best friend Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) and niece Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) to help him find a girlfriend. Denzel Danes (Jaden Ladega) attempts to lift Amy Mitchell's (Ellie Dadd) spirits as she worries about Jack.
