Linda Carter terrified as she gets a horrifying Halloween shock in EastEnders
A nasty surprise awaits Linda Carter - who will support her?
LESS than a year after her husband Mick’s supposed death, Linda Carter wants to make Halloween special.
Unfortunately, the EastEnders favourite played by Kellie Bright is met with a massive shock ahead of her big night.
Soap boss Chris Clenshaw made it clear to fans of the London-based program – times will get increasingly hard for the pub landlady as Halloween fast approaches.
The yearly event has always been a cherished tradition for both Linda and her former husband Mick but, months after his apparent death at sea, she has to make the best out of a bittersweet situation.
To help her celebrate Halloween, she can also count on the support of her mother Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) and her partner George Knight (Colin Salmon).
However, in scenes airing next week on BBC One, Linda is going big on the party plans at The Vic despite Elaine’s fears that nobody is in the mood to celebrate due to Jay Brown’s accident.
As viewers will remember from spoilers, Jay was involved in a horrific car accident, the climax of his recent downward spiral which was triggered by his wife Lola Pearce’s devastating death.
The atmosphere goes from bad to acrimonious when Linda realises that George is hiding something from Elaine.
Unfortunately, these tensions don’t remain a secret as Linda’s mother overhears them bickering and demands answers immediately.
George is forced to admit he’s paid out 50% of the bar sale to his ex-wife Cindy Beale aka Rose Knight, and Elaine is furious and hurt.
After a heart-to-heart with Linda, Elaine agrees to hear George out, and he explains his reasons.
Later on, Elaine decides to chivvy The Vic punters up and gets the party going, knowing it was one of Mick and Linda’s big traditions.
But after putting her son Ollie to sleep, Linda goes into the kitchen and gets an unwelcome shock.
In later scenes, the Knights rally around Linda in her hour of need.
Regular EastEnders viewers have been speculating that Linda may come face to face with her rapist Dean Wicks.
Dean was mentioned earlier this year as Shirley Carter spent time with him away from Walford after losing Mick.
Could the pair decide it’s time to get back to life in Albert Square, particularly as Mick won’t be around to keep Dean in check?
EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.
