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Thursday 24th September (8799) A familiar face is back in Summer Bay. Cash and Eden confront the unthinkable. Tane’s out of patience.

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EastEnders confirms huge Cindy and Lauren showdown after shock exit ...

 The drama kicks off at Harvey's birthday party.

EastEnders fans can expect plenty of drama this week, and it involves none other than Cindy Beale and Lauren Branning.

New spoiler pics released by the BBC reveal that Harvey's birthday party erupts into chaos during Wednesday's episode (23 September) when Cindy finds out that Lauren knew about dad Max's affair with Priya Nandra-Hart.

The shocking news comes just two weeks after Max and Cindy's marriage ended within a matter of hours after he suffered a heart attack at their wedding reception, and confessed in the hospital that he no longer wanted to be with her.

Of course, when Cindy discovers that Lauren knew about her father's betrayal all along, she goes out of her way to expose her in front of everyone before planting her face in Harvey's birthday cake.

Cindy's actions leave Lauren stunned and she proceeds to slap her mother-in-law as her husband Peter is left to try and break up the altercation between his wife and mum.

The incident comes just a few days after Cindy ordered Priya to leave the Square after she discovered that Max is the biological father of Priya's unborn baby.

After going through Priya's things, Cindy found a DNA test confirming Max as the baby's dad and threatened to "destroy everything" for her.

When Ravi found Priat distressed, she revealed she was heading to Leeds to look after her cousin, though when he pushed her for answers, she admitted the truth, telling Ravi that the baby wasn't his.

Ravi was understandably furious, but later calmed down and begged Priya to stay and promised to raise the child as his own, but fearing Cindy's threats, Priya refused.

"I can't risk Max finding out," Priya said, sharing fears with Ravi that he would take the baby again.

She requested he give her until Christmas to find somewhere new to live for them and the children to live, and they could join her later on.

Leaving in a taxi, she then told Peter that Lauren was aware of Max’s affair, before sharing an emotional goodbye with Ravi, requesting he "take care of my babies".

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EastEnders' Denise to make tragic decision ahead of frightening collapse

EastEnders’ Denise Fox’s condition deteriorates next week, and concern for her health increases when she collapses. Exhausted by her treatment for blood cancer, and with no sign of a stem cell donor who could save her life, Denise fears that any hope of surviving her illness is starting to fade…

"She’s one of the toughest women you could ever meet, but this ordeal is really taking its toll on Denise," says our EastEnders insider. "Doctors have made it clear that finding a donor is her best chance of making it, but so far they’ve drawn a blank.

If they don’t get match soon, Denise’s future could look even bleaker than it already does. At this point, everyone is praying for a miracle."

It’s an agonising waiting game for positive news on the search for a stem cell donor. Desperate for a distraction, Denise tries to focus on the family and attempts to help Amy reignite her romance with Denzel – unaware her stepdaughter is being groomed by creepy Craig.

Feeling the strain of the gruelling treatment, Denise offloads to Kim and Chelsea about how she’s struggling to cope. Sad to see her so low, Denise’s relatives worry for her physical and mental wellbeing. But a heart-to-heart with someone unexpected starts to put things into perspective for her…

"Phil has a chat with Denise about how she’s feeling," reveals our source. "He encourages Denise to be more open with Jack, but by the end of their conversation she starts to question whether she’s strong enough to carry on with her treatment…"

The family continues to tread carefully around Denise, sensing she’s starting to run out of steam. Caring Jack does his best, but feels powerless to help his beleaguered other half as she wrestles with whether or not she can take the strain of more draining treatment.

Not wanting to stress her loved ones out any more than they already are, Denise is determined to handle this on her own terms and puts the barriers up. Amy accuses her of shutting everybody out, and the situation with Denise’s long-lost brother Darnell potentially being a match only adds to the tension in the household.

Having recently returned to the Square, Ash is upset to hear about Denise’s diagnosis and seeks her out. With her doctor’s hat on, Ash does her best to reassure Denise through this scary time. Soon, everyone is grateful for Ash’s assistance when events take a frightening turn…

"Denise is out on the Square when she suddenly collapses to the ground!" says our insider. "It’s lucky that Ash is on the scene, as she swoops to Denise’s aid. Having to watch Denise suffer like this is so tough."

Has Denise been pushed to the limit? And will this affect what decision she makes about stopping her treatment?

Hollyoaks' Sienna Blake to make shocking discovery amid tense Warren feud

 What has she found?

Hollyoaks' Sienna Blake is set to make a shocking discovery as her dispute with Warren Fox over their twins, Sophie and Sebastian, deepens. Sienna returned to the village earlier this month after serving a stint in prison for the murder of Clare Devine.

Sienna has wasted no time settling back into life in Hollyoaks Village, joining forces with James Nightingale to solve Ste Hay's disappearance, all while the looming threat of shady police officer Jenson Cole's impending favour over her head, seeing as he facilitated her release.

She has experienced further heartache with Warren banning her from seeing their twins, Sophie and Sebastian in the latest twist in their long-running history of custody squabbles.

However, when Sienna is finally allowed around her children, she discovers something unexpected.

In scenes set to air next week, Sienna turns up on Mercedes McQueen’s doorstep, desperate to see her children.

Touched by Sienna's plight and being able to relate to her maternal instinct, Mercedes allows Sienna to spend time with Sebastian.

But when Warren finds out, he is absolutely furious with Mercedes for going behind his back.

He comforts an emotional Sophie, who is deeply missing her mum. Will Warren have a change of heart and let Sienna see her children?

Later, the remote slips down the sofa cushion, but as Sienna reaches in, she’s disturbed by what she finds. But what is it?

"While Warren remains firm that she can’t see her kids, Sienna decides to reach out to Mercedes instead – and it works," says our insider.

"But as Sienna is thrilled to be reunited with her children, this causes friction between Mercedes and Warren. Plus, what does Sienna find down the sofa?"

This week the police are called to Summer Bay House as Austin confronts Zane, whilst Mackenzie struggles to tell Levi their devastating news.

Marilyn (Emily Symons) has been determined to give Zane (Angus McColl) a fresh start since his release from prison, but her latest intervention brings the consequences of his crime straight to their doorstep.

Zane served ten years after a burglary ended with him seriously injuring nine-year-old Heidi. Having broken into her family’s home, he panicked when confronted by her father and swung a baseball bat at a movement nearby, unaware that it was his young daughter.

With Marilyn’s support, Zane recently wrote to Heidi to apologise, only to receive medical reports from her family detailing the profound brain injury she still lives with—and a note making it clear that they’d never forgive him.

The response left Zane questioning how he could move on when Heidi would never have the same opportunity. Marilyn could see how much Zane was struggling, but spotting Heidi’s brother Austin’s contact details amongst the paperwork gave her another idea.

Last week, despite David’s (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) advice against further contact, Marilyn called Austin behind Zane’s back. She hoped that explaining how hard Zane was trying to rebuild his life might persuade him to reconsider.

Instead, a seething Austin arrived at the diner with little sympathy for the man who had changed his sister’s life forever.

With Zane noe there, Marilyn spoke to Austin about Zane’s difficulties since leaving prison. Austin told her her that Heidi couldn’t even read his apology—she needs a carer to function, and the future that Zane’s being encouraged to embrace is one that she has been denied.

Marilyn’s suggestion that contact might help them both only angered Austin further. After discovering that Zane was living with her, he told Marilyn to stay out of their lives and stormed out.

Yet their conversation wasn’t over. Having followed Marilyn home, Austin appeared at Summer Bay House and demanded to know where Zane was.

This week, it soon becomes clear that Marilyn won’t be able to talk Austin into leaving. He intends to be there when Zane gets back, however long that takes, and wants him to suffer for what he did to Heidi.

Hoping to draw some of Austin’s anger away from Zane, Marilyn explains that the letter was her idea. But he has little patience for her attempts to reason with him.

At the surf club, Alf (Ray Meagher) is back from Merimbula and catching up with Mali (Kyle Shilling), who realises he’s forgotten a driving lesson with Zane. Alf offers to take Zane home, both unaware of what’s waiting for them.

The sight of Zane walking through the door sends Austin’s anger boiling over.

After shouting at Marilyn and Alf, he forces Zane against the wall, finally coming face to face with the man responsible for his sister’s injuries.

As Austin becomes more threatening, Zane treads carefully and resists any urge to retaliate.

Alf eventually manages to alert the police without drawing Austin’s attention, and David soon arrives with other officers, breaking up the confrontation before taking Austin away.

At the station, the question is whether Zane wants to take the matter further. David is willing to deal with Austin’s behaviour through a warning, although Alf isn’t keen to see him walk away without punishment.

Nevertheless, Alf agrees with Marilyn and accepts that Zane should have the final say. Zane chooses not to press charges, not wishing to put the family through any more misery.

Austin’s allowed to leave, and whilst he apologises to Marilyn before doing so, he insists that Zane never contact their family again.

Impressed by Zane’s decision, Marilyn confesses that it’s all her fault—Zane would never have had to face Austin if she hadn’t gone against his wishes. Zane is understanding, acknowledging that no-one’s ever gone to such lengths to try and help him before.

Alf is less forgiving. Once Zane has gone to bed, Marilyn’s left to explain why she thought contacting Austin was a good idea!

Elsewhere in Summer Bay, Mackenzie (Emily Weir) faces breaking more devastating news to Levi (Tristan Gorey), as his sister Eden (Stephanie Panozzo) fights for her life.

Last week, Mac received an email from the IVF clinic while working at Salt. She made an excuse to leave, but Mali followed her outside and found her in tears—something had happened at the clinic, and all the frozen embryos she and Levi had stored were gone.

The news came shortly after Levi learned that he’d missed the window for surgery on his injured hand. Having put off the operation—in order to see if he’d be a suitable stem cell donor for Eden—he was told that concerns about scar tissue now made the procedure much more difficult.

Mac suggested seeking a second opinion, but Levi asked her to drop the subject. With Eden seriously ill, he couldn’t bring himself to put his own needs first.

This week, Mac explains to Mali that she and Levi hadn’t abandoned the idea of another attempt at IVF. They might not have been making immediate plans, following their second miscarriage a few months ago, but having embryos in storage meant they could return to the discussion when they were ready.

The news is heartbreaking enough, but Mac worries what yet another blow will do to Levi with everything else he’s been going through.

Mali points out that Levi would want to know, so they can support each other through the loss. But his reassurance doesn’t make the conversation any easier for Mac, who keeps putting it off when Levi arrives.

With another gentle push from Mali, Mac eventually tells Levi what the clinic has said—all their remaining embryos have been destroyed.

How will Levi cope with the news that their hopes of having a baby have suffered another devastating blow?

Here’s the full spoilers this week’s Home and Away episodes in Australia:

Monday 21st September (Episode 8796)

Mackenzie keeps a heartbreaking secret. Marilyn’s trapped. Zane’s in danger.

Tuesday 22nd September (Episode 8797)

Cash runs from his problems. Lacey’s in the way. Levi turns to anger.

Wednesday 23rd September (Episode 8798)

David and Amelia’s relationship blossoms. Cash avoids a hard conversation. Abigail is overwhelmed.

Thursday 24th September (Episodes 8799-8801)

A familiar face is back in Summer Bay. Cash and Eden confront the unthinkable. Tane’s out of patience.

Zane loses hope. Levi’s fuelled by anger. Is Sonny’s job on the line?

Summer Bay is rocked by a shocking act of vandalism. Mackenzie and Levi face a tough decision. Marilyn makes an impassioned plea.

Home and Away confirms return for Richie after extended absence

 Can he atone for his mistake?

Home and Away will see the return of Richie Brezniak this week following an extended absence. The newcomer left Summer Bay over two months ago after being fired from the police force.

Richie's exit storyline began with a series of robberies around the area, which the young cop became obsessed with solving. Enthusiastic but inexperienced, Richie was determined to prove himself within the force..

While trying to solve a case, Richie saw the robber lurking nearby and pulled out his service gun. Though his boss Sergeant David Langham attempted to deescalate the situation, Richie ignored his orders to stand down.

Things spiraled out of control when Richie accidentally shot David, leading to his termination and exit from the Bay. But, according to TV Week, Richie will be making comeback in a bid to rekindle his romance with Abigail Fowler.

In upcoming episodes, Abigail receives a huge shock when she discovers her ex-boyfriend is back in town. While she is definitely pleased to see him, she isn't sure why he's returned.

Richie explains that he hasn't come back to rejoin the force and simply wants to continue their relationship, if she'll have him. Relieved to have some support, Abigail unloads all her recent family drama - but will she take him back?

Richie also shares his shame, following the shooting incident and says he's struggling to find other work. Will the tight-knit community be able to overlook his mistake so he can move forward with his life in the Bay?

Teasing his future on the soap, Rocco Forrester-Sach, who plays Richie, previously explained that it "might not be possible" for his character to make things "right".

"When a life is on the line, even if a person pulls through, I think the fallout follows that person for a long time," he told The West Australian. "[Richie] has got a lot of ground to pave to try to prove to people that he is a good guy."

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