The drama surrounding Avani’s pregnancy in EastEnders reaches new heights as Eve Panesar-Unwin starts questioning Suki’s ambitious plan to raise the schoolgirl’s baby as their own. The bombshell discussion comes next week as Eve pulls Avani aside, only to be hit with a truth she wasn’t expecting—Suki’s intention to co-parent the child.
In a tense episode released early on iPlayer, Suki convinces Eve that their new plan for the future could be a happy, family-oriented solution, but things immediately go awry. Avani interrupts their conversation, revealing her misunderstanding of the situation—she believes Suki has already told Eve about her plan. The surprise is too much for Eve to handle, leaving her shell-shocked and desperate for clarity.
As the tension builds, Eve is left questioning whether their decision to raise the baby together is truly the best move. Avani, young and scared, doesn’t fully understand the implications of such a life-altering decision. Suki, on the other hand, feels compelled to make up for her perceived failures as a mother to her own children. Emotions are high, and Eve is determined to make sure they are not making a monumental mistake.
Eve’s skepticism intensifies as Avani’s 12-week scan approaches, bringing everything into sharper focus. Suki pushes for Eve’s buy-in, hoping that raising the child would bring them closer and give them something to bond over. But as Suki argues her case, Eve begins to doubt whether this plan, however well-intentioned, is right for them all.
With emotions running even higher, Vinny’s return from his sister Ash’s wedding gives Eve an opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with Avani, hoping to get a sense of how the young teen really feels about the plan. Suki’s recent fight with Vinny over her parenting style hangs heavy, and Eve senses this might be the only time she can get to the truth.
But things take a turn when Avani’s mother, Priya, discovers a receipt from Avani’s trip to the hospital. Suspicion grows as Eve is forced to help cover up the growing pregnancy secret, but it’s clear that the lies cannot last forever. How long can they keep this under wraps before the truth comes to light?
As the drama unfolds, the tension intensifies. Avani’s pregnancy cannot remain a secret much longer, especially when nature begins to make things obvious. The clandestine meetings, half-truths, and sneaky conversations are sure to raise eyebrows—and suspicion—around Walford. As secrets mount, so do the stakes.
The question now is whether this decision will fracture the family, especially when Priya and Ravi find out. Will they accept the idea of their granddaughter being raised by her great-grandmother? If Eve, Suki, and Avani do decide to push ahead with the plan, they could face even bigger battles than they anticipated.
With emotions at an all-time high and no clear resolution in sight, EastEnders sets the stage for a massive family conflict that will test loyalty, love, and the true meaning of family. Will Suki’s plan prevail, or will Eve’s doubts tear the family apart?
As the drama unfolds, one thing’s for sure: the battle over Avani’s baby will be far from over. The biggest challenge may not be about raising the baby but keeping the family together amidst the rising tensions.