EastEnders will witness a little miracle this New Year! A new chapter is set to begin in Whitney’s storyline with the upcoming maternal twist. The latest update reveals that Whitney and Zack are expecting a little miracle ahead of Shona McGarty’s (Whitney Dean) exit.
Amidst all the emotional turbulence in Whitney’s life, the exciting news might ignite new hopes. We already know she is about to make a life-altering decision for her future. Does it involve the baby? Or does moving Ashton to his new home stop their parenting journey? Keep reading to know what’s going on in the couple’s lives.
Whitney and Zack On The Path to Parenthood
The upcoming New Year plot reveals that Whitney is expecting another child. Sadly, the lady is already down in the dumps as the new year arrives. We know that Zack and Whitney lost their baby girl, Peach, to Edwards Syndrome earlier this year. In addition, Whitney wasn’t ready to endure another pregnancy, which deeply saddened her partner.
Nevertheless, the couple decided to become foster parents together on EastEnders. They were overjoyed with the arrival of a young boy, Ashton, in their lives. However, that didn’t end well, leading the couple to move their foster child to his new home. Zack and Whitney struggle to cope with their failed attempt as foster parents. Zack buries his sorrows in a bottle at Peggy’s.
Meanwhile, Sonia tries to lift Whitney’s spirits at their New Year’s Eve bash. Not in the festive mood, Whitney returns to No.3B only to be taken aback. Whitney discovers that she’s pregnant after taking the test. The following day, she drops the baby bombshell on Zack. The couple is engrossed in a deep talk when a social worker shows up to pick up Ashton. Excited, Witney takes another test with Sonia while Reiss and Zack go out for a drink.
EastEnders: Heart-to-Heart With Yolande Sparks a Turning Point?
Whitney struggles with both the unforeseen news and letting Ashton go on EastEnders. She decides to visit Peach’s tree memorial. However, she is interrupted by Yolande, who starts sharing her fostering experience. Following their heart-to-heart, Whitney breaks down and spills the beans about her pregnancy. Whitney makes a big decision concerning her pregnancy and returns to No.3B.
Recently, McGarty opened up on her choice to step away from the role of Whitney. She referred to it as “the end of an era.” She expressed her desire to pursue things close to her heart, such as singing and other activities. Whitney concluded her message by saying, “EastEnders has been amazing; I just want to do other things.”
Shona will leave the soap after 15 long years! Will Whitney’s pregnancy fuel her departure from Walford? Or does her big decision have more exciting twists?
