There's double wedding fever in EastEnders next week, but like most soap opera weddings, one descends into chaos.
While the forthcoming spoilers don't explicitly confirm it, it certainly seems like Max Branning's (Jake Wood) affair with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) is about to be exposed. Something tells us that his wife-to-be Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) won't be a happy bunny!
With Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) and Howie Danes (Delroy Atkinson) also preparing to tie the knot, their celebrations take an emotional turn with the inclusion of unwell Denise Fox (Diane Parish).
Elsewhere, prepare for a sweet touch of nostalgia as Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) tracks down her grandfather Charlie's beloved cab. She wants to buy it, but when the deal goes awry, she steals it instead!
Here's everything happening in the episodes of EastEnders airing between Monday 7 and Thursday 10 September.
5 EastEnders spoilers for next week
1. Max Branning and Cindy Beale's wedding ends in disaster
It’s a big day in Walford as two couples prepare to walk down the aisle, with Cindy and Max among those hoping to make it to “I do”. But there’s one rather significant problem - Max is nowhere to be found.
As the family scrambles to locate the missing groom, Cindy is left increasingly hurt when she realises that much of Walford has chosen to attend Kim and Howie’s wedding instead of hers.
A worse-for-wear Max eventually turns up at the Peacock Palace, where he seeks out Linda Carter (Kellie Bright). However, their conversation takes a dramatic turn when she learns that he has been engaging in an affair with Priya.
Max subsequently heads to the car lot in search of Priya, only to find that she’s furious over his decision to come clean to Linda. Their heated confrontation takes another turn when Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) arrives and overhears the truth for herself. She makes it clear that she won’t be attending the wedding.
With tensions mounting, Max returns home and is met with the fury of Jack and Oscar Branning (Scott Maslen and Pierre Counihan-Moullier). Despite their anger, they ultimately manage to get him to the wedding venue just in time.
With the 'happy couple' finally standing before their guests, it looks as though the ceremony can go ahead. But their attempt to exchange vows is interrupted when Linda and Priya make an unexpected arrival…
Chaos is unleashed, leaving the celebrations in turmoil, and as the week goes on, the fallout showing no signs of settling.
2. Kim Fox and Howie Danes readjust their wedding plans for Denise
Kim is disappointed that Denise is unable to be physically present for her wedding, but Howie does his best to lift her spirits with a thoughtful gesture.
At the community centre, she struggles to contain her emotions as she sees her sister appearing via video link. Keen to ensure Denise can play a bigger part in their special day, Howie makes a last-minute alteration to their wedding plans.
The couple then head to Denise’s hospital room, where they finally get the chance to marry.
Their celebrations are given an extra boost when Denise’s doctor arrives with some potentially life-changing news - a provisional stem cell match has been found.
With spirits lifted, Kim and Howie return to Walford and resume the festivities at the community centre. However, their happiness quickly takes a hit when they discover Ryder and Jodie Hawkins (Felix Uff and Anna Constable) helping themselves to the wedding drinks without asking.
3. Kat Moon attempts to build bridges with her family
Zoe steps in to help Kat with Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) and reveals that he’s anxious about the prospect of seeing Joel Marshall (Max Murray).
Kat decides that attending the weddings can wait and opts instead to spend some much-needed time with her daughter at The Vic. She also encourages Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) to have a conversation with her husband, Patrick (Rudolph Walker), about accepting Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness), hoping to bring some much-needed peace to the family.
But just as it seems the Slaters might finally be heading towards calmer waters, Tommy causes fresh trouble. He secretly takes a bottle of vodka from the barrel store before disappearing to drink alone.
Kat eventually manages to find him, and mother and son have an emotional heart-to-heart.
Will Tommy find the calm he needs?
4. Gemma and Ned Hawkins acquaint themselves with the locals
Kim and Howie's happy mood has soured upon discovering Ryder and Jodie helping themselves to the drinks without permission.
Meanwhile, Ned and Gemma Hawkins (Jamie Bamber and Patricia Potter) make an effort to get to know Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean).
Ned’s attempt at making an introduction quickly becomes awkward when Kim interrupts and exposes exactly what Jodie and Ryder have been up to.
Will the Hawkins manage to settle in?
5. Zoe Slater is on a mission to track down Charlie's cab
Zoe tells Kat that the dearly departed Charlie’s old cab has gone up for sale. Determined to get her hands on it, Zoe intends to buy the vehicle.
Kat initially agrees to accompany her to meet the seller, but her plans are derailed when she learns about Tommy’s drinking. With Kat rushing to deal with the latest crisis, Zoe heads off alone to secure the cab.
Things soon spiral when she clashes with the seller, and as the confrontation intensifies, she makes an impulsive decision to steal the vehicle!
Kat is stunned when she discovers what her daughter has done, but the situation becomes even more serious when the seller turns up. Desperate to keep her out of prison, Kat and Alfie step in and manage to find the money needed to resolve the situation.
The incident nevertheless drives another wedge between Zoe, Kat and innocent party Zack Hudson (James Farrar), with tempers flaring as the argument continues.
Kat attempts to hide her troubles and put on a brave face just as guests from Kim and Howie’s wedding begin arriving at The Vic to carry on the celebrations, and later, Alfie urges his wife to put the row behind her and make peace with Zoe.
Will Zoe and Kat manage to truly make peace?
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