EastEnders rapist, Dean Wicks, is set to go on trial next week and he's definitely still in denial of his shocking crimes, delivering a shock 'not guilty' plea from the dock that sends shockwaves through Albert Square.
This means that Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) will have to relive their terrifying ordeals as they take to the dock to testify against him.
In the days leading up tot he trial, Roxy makes a shocking discovery when she finds out that Ronnie has written to Dean asking him to plead guilty. This then leads Roxy deciding to face everything on her own.
And as Shirley struggles to cope with the whole thing and contemplates turning to booze to help her through it, as Buster is no where to be seen.
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She later breaks down with the pressure of it all and tells Mick Carter that it didn't go well and admits that shes a 'bad mother'.
However, the East End ladies all gather round and support each other through this extremely tough time. But will that be enough?
Will Dean be found guilty of attempted rape? Will Linda and Roxy be able to face the man that tormented them both?
The trial scenes take place off-screen but will air next Thursday, August 18 at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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