Next week on EastEnders, Janine makes Linda a tempting offer to get her out of Mick's life for good.
Elsewhere, Callum struggles to come to terms with what Ben did, Zack and Nancy secure a restaurant venue and Stacey brings Jean back home.
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Monday, May 16 (Episode 6486)
Writer: Gemma Copping
Director: David Beton
Mick asks Zack and Martin to let Linda move back in with them - and he promises to try to get her professional help for her drinking.
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Linda fumes when she realises that Mick's trying to get her to go to an addiction meeting but eventually she softens and admits that she needs help. Later, Zack overhears Linda telling Annie that she's going to win Mick back.
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Still appalled by what Ben did, Callum breaks up with him. Lewis does his best to make Callum see sense.
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Having thought about it, Callum has a change of heart and shows Ben the keys to their new place - but warns him that if anything like this happens again, it's over between them.
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On the way home from his first chemo appointment, Stuart bumps into Dotty, who assumes he's high and threatens to go to Bernie.
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Also: Howie finally admits the truth about his feelings to a stunned Kim.
This episode airs Monday, May 16 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Tuesday, May 17 (Episode 6487)
Writer: Natalie Mitchell
Director: David Beton
Stacey visits Jean in the hospital and, fearing for her safety, takes the decision to bring her home.
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Lewis finds Ben and talks to him about the situation with Callum.
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Frankie gives Callum some words of advice and afterwards, he invites Ben to the Albert to reconcile over drinks.
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Nancy invites Linda to come along to a meeting for her new business with Zack but Mick declines to join them.
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Linda's on top form and manages to negotiate Nancy and Zack a better price on the space.
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Later, Mick and Linda celebrate with a meal at Walford East - but when Linda admits she still loves him, how will he react?
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Sonia gives Janine a talking-to about her priorities, but it only serves to give Janine an idea. Finding Linda at the restaurant, she offers her 25 grand to leave Walford.
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This episode airs Tuesday, May 17 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Wednesday, May 18 (Episode 6488)
Writer: Natalie Mitchell
Director: David Beton
Linda agrees to Janine's offer but demands double the money. Eventually Janine agrees but there's a condition - Linda must leave tomorrow.
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Zack and Nancy go to meet with their estate agent to sign the contract for the restaurant.
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Also: Frankie enlists Rocky and Mitch to help with her photography portfolio, while Stacey starts to realise how much of a challenge having Jean back home will be.
This episode airs Wednesday, May 18 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Thursday, May 19 (Episode 6489)
Writer: Jamie Davis
Director: David Beton
Stacey struggles to look after Jean and later, when the mental health nurse arrives for an assessment, will all run smoothly?
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Linda says a subtle goodbye to her family as she prepares to leave the square, but Zack figures out what she's up to. Will Linda go through with it?
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This episode airs Thursday, May 19 at 7.30pm on BBC One
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