Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and his family haven't had the best time of things recently, so, to clear the air, they have decided to host a Queen Vic barbecue out on the Square.
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But, as is always the way for Walford residents, the happy community event is rocked by a shocking development in the Lucy Beale murder investigation.
The day will see Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) preparing to leave Walford and head to Bolton with girlfriend Abi Branning after losing his nerve over CCTV footage obtained on the night of Lucy's shock murder.
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So it comes as no surprise that Jay, after hearing that DC Emma Summerhayes has visited the Beales with a new lead, is keen to flee London as soon as possible.
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Despite this, however, Jay manages to enjoy his day - especially when boss / honorary dad Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) gives him a positive reference for his next job.
But the happy atmosphere is ruined when Walford police arrive at the Queen Vic's barbecue to question a new suspect - will the secret that Jay has been keeping about the night of Lucy's murder come to light?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Friday, September 5 at 8pm on BBC One.