EastEnders' Denise Fox flees Walford as Albert Square launches search party

13 February 2024 , 00:01

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EastEnders is set for dramatic scenes next week when Denise Fox flees Walford as she continues to struggle following Keanu Taylor's death (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

EastEnders is set for dramatic scenes next week when Denise Fox flees Walford as she continues to struggle following Keanu Taylor's death.

Soap fans will recall that over the festive period, The Six - made up of Denise, Stacey Slater, Suki Panesar, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale - grouped together to cover up a murder.

During the explosive episode, Suki's abusive husband Nish Panesar tried to stop her from leaving him for lover Eve Unwin as he got aggressive. The Six stepped in, where Denise whacked him over the head with a Champagne bottle.

After thinking he was dead, he was able to be revived but during the dramatic scenes, Sharon's jilted groom Keanu showed up and attempted to take her son, Albie, where he started strangling Sharon to which Linda stabbed him.

EastEnders is set for dramatic scenes next week when Denise Fox flees Walford as she continues to struggle following Keanu Taylor's death (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

So far, The Six have covered up the murder by hiding Keanu's body in the abandoned café following the fire, pretending Keanu attacked Nish before going on the run. However, while the women attempt to stay strong, Denise has been struggling after her necklace, with her initial D, was accidentally buried with Keanu's body with the character unable to retrieve the vital piece of evidence.

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In recent scenes, Denise has left her family and the other women concerned with her behaviour as she struggles to cope in the Christmas Day aftermath. Next week will see things go from bad to worse when Denise starts having hallucinations of Keanu, which she believes are real.

Later, Denise finally begins to talk about what she's seeing and hearing, telling Stacey, who recognises the signs that she is experiencing psychosis and tries to convince Denise to go to see a doctor. Meanwhile, Ricky is convinced that Denise is having a breakdown when he overhears her saying strange things but Amy insists she just needs to sleep.

However, later, Denise rushes out of the back door and hides in a bush. Stacey is quick to get Denise inside, where Yolande and Pastor Clayton arrive to give Denise counsel. Meanwhile, Stacey insists to the others that Denise needs to see a psychiatrist but at the same time, Denise has gone to see Lucas as she believes he's the only person who can help her.

Denise arrives home in an agitated state, which leaves both Amy and Ricky frightened (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Later, Denise arrives home in an agitated state, which leaves both Amy and Ricky frightened. Denise insists she must get far away to keep them safe and grabs the car keys. Amy convinces Denise to let her go with her as the duo drive off. Meanwhile, back at home, a worried Ricky desperately tries to reach Jack.

Later in the night, Denise and Amy drive at high speed through a wooded area until Denise stops the car and rushes off into the night, which leaves a worried Amy distraught. Meanwhile, over at the Queen Vic, word reaches the punters that Denise is missing as they start a search party.

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Olivia Wheeler