Ross is horrified when Vicki is attacked and ends up in hospital in EastEnders

But was Joel behind the attack?

 11-17 OCTOBER

Ross apologises to Joel for their earlier argument unaware of his actions, as Vicki seeks help at The Vic.

Tommy sneaks out to meet Joel who asks for his help whilst playing down the extent of his attack on Vicki, and Tommy agrees to hide Joel in the Slaters garage.

Sensing something is up, Zoe tries to make Tommy see sense, but he remains tight-lipped on Joel’s whereabouts.

Ross is horrified to learn of Vicki’s attack and attempts to shut down rumours that Joel is responsible.

At the hospital, Ross is relieved to learn that Vicki will recover. and tensions soon simmer between Vicki and Ross as they discuss Joel.

Later, Vicki is stunned as she learns developments in her case.

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