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13 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Clare returns to Walford, Max kidnaps Tim and Ravi does the unthinkable

Will Clare have a happy reunion with Nigel?

Clare returns to Albert Square to see her step-dad Nigel in EastEnders spoilers for next week, but how will she feel when he doesn’t know who she is?

Elsewhere, Max decides to teach Tim a lesson after Linda asks for his help. But what does he plan to do with him? Also, Priya worries when Ravi wants to help Mark, knowing it will expose his informant secret.

Read our EastEnders spoilers for the week beginning Monday 2 March in full below…

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Julie and Phil talking to a nurse
Julie and Phil find out Nigel’s care home place is ready (Credit: BBC)

1. Julie and Phil get ready to move Nigel into a home

Julie is pleased when the care home calls to say Nigel can move in.

Although Julie is relieved that he can finally leave the hospital, she is torn over what to do when Nigel keeps asking for his long-lost step-daughter, Clare.

Clare with Nigel in hospital
Clare comes back to see Nigel (Credit: BBC)

2. Clare returns to see Nigel

Phil tries to convince Julie that she should call Clare before it is too late, but she won’t hear of it.

It’s only when Lexi later hears that Nigel is asking for his step-daughter that Julie has a fresh perspective on the situation. Eventually, Julie makes the call.

Clare is upset when Nigel doesn't know who she is
Clare is upset when Nigel doesn’t know who she is (Credit: BBC)

3. Nigel doesn’t know who Clare is

Clare arrives in Albert Square, but there is no love lost between her and Julie. Desperate to keep the peace for Nigel’s sake, Phil tells the women there can’t be any drama at the hospital.

But there is heartache for Clare when she goes to see Nigel, and he doesn’t recognise her.

Shaken, Clare rushes out. However, Lexi later makes Clare realise she needs to make up with her step-dad while she still can.

Nigel gets out of a taxi
Everyone welcomes Nigel back to Albert Square (Credit: BBC)

4. EastEnders spoilers: Nigel vanishes

Julie is horrified to get to the hospital and find Nigel has gone. It turns out that Clare and Lexi have discharged him without telling her, and she is furious.

Clare takes Nigel back to Albert Square, where they throw a party in his honour. As everyone rallies round to support Nigel, Clare and Julie clash again, and it is Chelsea who makes them see sense.

Clare and Julie argue in The Vic
Clare discharges Nigel and takes him home (Credit: BBC)

5. Nigel goes into a care home

Eventually, Clare and Julie find themselves on the same page when it comes to Nigel.

They take him to the care home to get him settled. However, the enormity of the situation takes its toll on all three of them.

Elaine and Linda talking in the Square
Elaine tells Linda to keep her part in Tim’s blackmail to herself (Credit: BBC)

6. Linda tells Johnny about Tim’s plan

Linda is worried about Johnny and admits to Elaine that she could have stopped Tim’s test for Callum. Elaine warns her not to tell Johnny, but against her mum’s advice, Linda tells Johnny everything.

He is furious that she didn’t help and accuses her of interfering once again.

Tim and Johnny in the pub
Callum is fuming when he finds Johnny with Tim (Credit: BBC)

7. Callum finds Johnny having a drink with Tim

Later, Johnny meets with Tim to sign some paperwork. However, he is mortified when Linda turns up and berates Tim.

Tim insists they should have a drink, but Johnny’s day gets worse when Callum catches them together.

Max pushing Tim into a car boot
Max takes matters into his own hands (Credit: BBC)

8. Max teaches Tim a lesson in EastEnders spoilers

After Linda confides in him about Tim, Max decides to take matters into his own hands. Pretending to be his taxi driver, Max bundles Tim into the boot of his car.

Later, Max’s plan for Tim unfolds, and he makes it clear that he should never set foot in Walford again. Will Tim listen?

Johnny and Callum talking on the sofa
Johnny tells Callum everything (Credit: BBC)

9. Johnny confesses to Callum

Linda panics when she realises what Max has done and tells Johnny what has happened. But Johnny has bigger things to worry about when he is forced to tell Callum that he slept with Tim.

At first, Callum is furious. But when Johnny explains he was trying to protect him and Lexi, Callum feels guilty.

Ravi and Priya talking in the cafe
Ravi panics when Jack reveals the police are planning a sting operation (Credit: BBC)

10. EastEnders spoilers: Ravi tries to save Mark

Jack is worried that Ravi is too unwell to carry on working for the police, but Ravi is adamant that he can handle it.

However, things take a turn when Jack reveals the police are planning a sting operation to take down some of the lower-tier people in the gang.

Ravi realises this means Mark could be caught and feels guilty.

Ravi and Priya have an argument in their flat
Ravi and Priya fall out when he admits he wants to warn Mark about the raid (Credit: BBC)

11. Ravi plays with fire

Feeling awful that Mark could be arrested, Ravi is torn. Priya insists that he has to keep quiet if he wants to stay under the radar, but when Ravi and Mark go for a drink later, he almost says something.

Thankfully, Priya arrives in time to stop Ravi. At home, she reminds him he will lose his family if he helps Mark, but Ravi is conflicted.

Will he risk everything and warn Mark?

Patrick looking at a phone with headphones on and smiling
Yolande worries that Patrick is relying too much on the AI version of his son (Credit: BBC)

12. Yolande worries about Patrick

As Patrick spends more time with the AI version of Anthony, Yolande starts to worry.

Convinced her husband is starting to rely on the AI version of his late son, will Yolande get Patrick see sense?

Kim looking happy as she drinks champagne in The Albert
Howie makes a plan to woo Kim (Credit: BBC)

13. EastEnders spoilers: Howie woos kim

Kim confides in Howie about Patrick and his reliance on AI Anthony. Seeing how upset Kim is, Howie decides to visit Patrick himself and see if he will open up.

Missing his son, Patrick tells Howie not to waste another moment of his life and fight to get Kim back.

With Patrick’s words ringing in his ears, Howie plans a huge surprise and serenades Kim in The Albert. Will she love his plan, or is this going to be the final nail in the coffin for their relationship?

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Claire Crick
EastEnders Insider Editor