EastEnders spoilers: Kat KICKS OUT love rat Alfie Moon on Christmas Day

Following her return to the square earlier this year, Ruby Allen has had a horrific time and next week the rest of the residents discover she was raped.Her week begins with an update on her case – Ross and Matt have both been charged.

Ruby is quick to share the news with a conflicted Martin Fowler. He tries his best to support her and she even thanks him for his help.

Later on, Ruby spots the Gazette's front page reporting the rape and even though she isn't named she begins to panic and rushes home.

Things get worse for Ruby when she spots comments online doubting her side of the story.

After Martin tells Stacey and the latest regarding Ruby's case, he receives a message from Ross asking to meet up with him.

Ruby struggles with the horrific online messages and contacts her SOIT officer for advice.

She then panics when the doorbell rings but is relieved to discover it's Jay. As the pair begin to chat, Jay gains the courage to ask her out on a date – what will she say?

Later, Ruby and Stacey head to The Vic but they're unaware that Martin is there with Ross and Matt.

At The Vic, the residents begin to discuss the article in the Gazette and a debate breaks out about debate – they're all unaware that the story is about Ruby.

While Ruby tries to ignore the conversation in The Vic, Stacey's left fuming when she sees Martin with Matt and Ross and it soon becomes clear to everyone else that they are the ones responsible forcing them to leave.

As the discussion about what's happened continues, Ruby begins to feel overwhelmed. Things grow worse for Ruby when Glenn arrives and protests his friends' innocence.

Furious but defiant, Ruby confronts Glenn in the public and it soon dawns on everyone that she is the woman Matt raped, leaving her reeling.

The next day, Ruby prepares to face the world following last night's events but when Whitney Dean tries to offer her some help, she's left feeling overwhelmed.

Later on Whitney checks in on Ruby and the pair have a heart-to-heart.

The week begins with Kat Moon feeling a lot of pressure to learn the Knowledge.

She decides to visit Charlie's old cabbie tea hut for some inspiration and bumps into Tony, a former cab driver. At first the pair get off on the wrong foot, but when Tony realises Kat is Charlie's daughter, they reminisce and head pair soon head to one of Charlie's pubs.

While there they bump into Charlie's old friend Maurice but instantly Kat is suspicious by his attitude.

After Tony leaves, Kat confronts Maurice who drops a devasting bombshell that leaves her in turmoil.

Distraught by what he's said, she leaves quickly and as she drives onto The Square she hits an elderly man and then falls off her moped – leave her unconscious.

Later, when she regains consciousness and realises she's hit someone she panics and drives off. Eek!

Back at the Slaters house, Hayley is left concerned after she asks Kat what's happened but instead of getting the truth, she tells her she just got a scape and storms off.

Stacey and Hayley then spot Kat drinking at the E20 and try to get her to come home. When she refuses, Stacey gives her a reality check and leaves. Stacey's words strike a chord with Kat and after she returns home she breaks down in tears.

Later on in the week, a drunken Kat arrives at The Vic and following the events that have happened so far in the week she causes a scene.The rest of the family are concerned with Kat's recent behaviour.

Jean manages to convince Kat to help out, sweet talk Ian Beale into making a cake and successfully throw the party.

Unfortunately Hayley is less than impressed and quickly leaves the party – with Kat hot on her heels.

Just when you think the Slaters have been through enough drama in one week, Kat opens up to Jean and admits how much she's hurting and missing her sons. Just as the feisty character paints on a smile, the doorbell rings and it's only her estranged husband Alfie Moon at the door.

Elsewhere in the square, Hunter takes Ray Kelly's absence out on his mum.

Meanwhile, Mel Owen decides to visit the jeweller Lou, who shows her a glass replica of her ring.

She later meets up with Jack Branning and asks him for his opinion on something.

Later on in the week, under the pretence of starting personal training sessions, Mel contacts Ray's other wife Maddie.

During their training session together the pair get closer and later at The Vic, Mel keeps the drinks flowing and it's not long before she's able to get the information she wants from Maddie.