Her family track her down shortly after learning about Stan's tragic terminal cancer.

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After Babe slips up and reveals the truth about his health, Stan accuses her of knowing where Shirley is.

In the end, Babe has to come clean and reveals Shirley has been staying in her old caravan.

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Mick and Dean set off to find her and, when they do, Shirley is shocked to find out that Phil hasn't told the police the truth about who shot him.

But she still won't come back to Albert Square – even when Mick and Dean tell her Stan is dying.

She manages to get rid of them, as a man emerges from the shadows. Who is he?

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The next day Mick and Dean, determined to get her home, attach the caravan to their car and drive it back to the Square.

But they get the shock of their lives when they open the door.

What's inside? These scenes will air on Tuesday 18 and Thursday 20 November at 7.30om on BBC One.