Jay hasn’t had the easiest year. He started dating Linzi Bragg but then discovered she was underage and attended school and even though Jay - being the decent human he is - broke up with Linzi straight away he was still judged and shunned by his family and most of Walford’s residents.
Not only that but he is on the Sex Offenders Register, he was beaten up by members of Linzi’s family and struggled to find a job so he became a drug dealer. But after Grant Mitchell rescued Ben and left Jay behind when the police arrived Jay decided to leave Walford to live with his grandad up north.
But in last night’s episode Pam Coker went to the charity shop to donate Paul’s clothes after he was brutally murdered after a homophobic attack and discovered that Jay was living on the streets.
Pam managed to persuade Jay to return to the square after telling him about Ben: “He’s lost; I can see it. And the pair of you were such a double act, and without Paul.
“I don’t know what it is exactly but I’m worried, no actually I’m scared.
“Scared of what’s going to happen to him and if you don’t come back, I don’t know what will happen to him.”
And when Ben Mitchell spotted him in the market the two friends who are like brothers were finally reunited.
EastEnders fans were over the moon with Jay’s return. One person tweeted: “Finally Jay is back!! #EastEnders”
Others wrote:
“AW THAT JAY AND BEN REUNION BROKE MY HEART #EastEnders”
"#EastEnders Jay and Ben I’m crying @bbceastenders it’s lovely that he’s back for Ben”
“Crying now. That Ben and Jay scene was amazing… #EastEnders @bbceastenders”
“That #DoofDoof had me welling up. How lovely of Ben and Jay reunion. Nice one, Pam #EastEnders”
Ben hasn’t had it easy after he blamed himself for the death of his boyfriend Paul and then admitted to Johnny Carter that he felt like he cheated on Paul after having a one-night stand. But now Jay’s back we’re sure they’ll help each other out.
But what’s next for Jay?
Will his family welcome him with open arms?
Let us know what you think on Facebook or Twitter (@CloserOnline).
EastEnders continues tonight on BBC One at 8pm.
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