Stacey Slater suffers horrifying blow as stalker Theo Hawthorne terrorises her in EastEnders
MATTERS continue to spiral out of control for Stacey Slater next week as Theo Hawthorne continues to torment her.
The EastEnders favourite has to deal with yet another horrific blow and she takes measures to protect herself against the stalker.
With a new-born granddaughter at home and Lily facing doubts about motherhood, Stacey Slater (played by Lacey Turner) is under extreme pressure in her home, which Theo has only made worse.
The troublesome character portrayed by William Ellis took a liking to Stacey upon finding her secret sex work online but his feelings quickly evolved into an unhealthy obsession.
When Stacey finally learned the truth about all of his actions, she refused to have anything to do with him which only led Theo to cause more trouble for her.
Unable to cope with his interference any longer, Stacey tries to get a Stalking Protection Order against him and, in scenes airing next week on BBC One, she's nervous ahead of the hearing.
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But when Martin Fowler (James Bye) arrives and shows her the Secret Cam posters Theo plastered all over the Square, Stacey is fuming and goes to confront the teacher who is already off to court smartly dressed.
Fearing that Theo's image might sway the magistrate, Stacey decides to attend the hearing and speak.
She arrives to hear DS Garrett laying out the case against Theo before his solicitor Mr Rath addresses the court.
As Theo's solicitor tears apart Stacey's reputation and character, she can hold back no longer - will her explosive temper get the best of her?
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The fallout of the magistrate's decision has far-reaching consequences for Stacey.
Meanwhile, Theo makes it clear that the magistrate's ruling hasn't changed anything for him – he's determined that Stacey loves him as much as he loves her, and they are meant to be together.
Later on, Theo breaks into the Slater house while Stacey is home alone, and a shocking incident unfolds.
Could Theo try to hurt Stacey?
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How far will he go?
The teacher is part of the many men who are likely to be killed off in the midst of a macabre Christmas whodunnit, teased in February with a sinister flashforward.
But will he really meet his demise?
Or will Stacey find another way to get rid of him?
EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.
