In EastEnders, Oscar finds himself in deeper trouble than ever as the pressure from Michael “Fat Mike” Smith (Tai Hilferink) escalates. Fat Mike demands a hefty £5K to ensure the safety of the Branning family, leaving Oscar in a difficult position. When his attempts to strike a business deal with Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) fail, Oscar is forced to explain the situation to his older sister, Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), who is understandably concerned and confused about what’s going on.
At the same time, Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) and Howie Danes (Delroy Atkinson) ignore Yolande Trueman’s (Angela Wynter) wishes and place a bet, which turns out to be a lucky move as they win a significant £6K. However, Howie and Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) are at odds after Kim discusses Howie’s financial troubles with Denise Fox (Diane Parish). This sparks a bigger rift between them, and the situation worsens when Yolande, frustrated by Patrick’s lies, decides to call off their wedding altogether.
The tension in the Branning and Trueman families intensifies when Oscar takes matters into his own hands. Desperate to cover his tracks and secure the £5K demanded by Fat Mike, Oscar breaks into the Trueman-Fox house to steal Patrick’s £6K winnings. However, things go horribly wrong when Patrick catches him in the act. In a panic, Oscar pushes Patrick, causing him to fall to the ground unconscious.
As Oscar tries to escape, he hides just in time when Howie returns home, narrowly avoiding being seen. Howie doesn’t notice Oscar’s presence, but the damage is done. The next scene is a shocking one: the family returns home from The Vic to find Patrick hurt, and panic sets in. Lauren, sensing something is off, begins to doubt Oscar’s story and confronts him, questioning his true feelings about Patrick’s condition.
At the hospital, Yolande, Denise, and Kim anxiously wait for news on Patrick’s condition while Howie provides a statement to the police. As the investigation begins, the police visit several homes, putting Oscar under increasing scrutiny. Lauren becomes even more furious with her brother, sensing that he’s hiding something. Oscar, feeling the heat, contemplates running away again, but will he be able to escape this time?
The stakes are high as Oscar is pushed into a corner, with the possibility of facing both legal consequences and the fallout from his family. Will Patrick recover from the attack, and can Lauren bring herself to report her brother to the police? The tension continues to rise, and the drama surrounding Oscar’s actions is far from over. Fans are left wondering if Oscar will be able to keep his secrets or if his web of lies will finally unravel.
