Ash struggles to support Suki and Eve as Ria’s birth mum arrives in EastEnders

What could this mean for Ria's future?

 7-13 NOVEMBER

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As Sharon and Eve meet Ria and Albie for a playdate at The Vic, Eve is distracted when an upset Ash arrives after hearing about her divorce and Sharon takes Ria and Albie back to No.43.

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Later, Suki arrives at The Vic to find a tipsy Ash and Eve, revealing that Ria’s biological mum wants to meet them. Upset at Suki’s lack of sympathy for the divorce, Ash tells her she won’t be coming to the meet.

Soon, Eve convinces Ash to attend the meeting with Ria’s birth mum, Harleen, at Knight Fusion.

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As things get off to an awkward start, matters are made worse when Suki and Ash argue in the kitchen and Harleen spies the interaction.

With Eve and Suki both broken after their meeting with Harleen, Ash tries to make them see the situation from both sides.

Later, Suki confides in Sharon, who encourages her to fight for Ria.

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EastEnders continues Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from 6am on BBC iPlayer