EastEnders shocked viewers tonight as Jonno Highway died from a heart attack in his son Callum’s flat.

Earlier this year, it was confirmed Ben Mitchell and Stuart Highway would return for the funeral, and with Jonno’s death now aired, their arrival seems imminent. Fans were under the assumption that Jonno would die off screen. Spoilers revealed Jonno would suffer a heart attack, but not that it would be deadly.

In tonight’s episode, Jonno, using his last breath, told Johnny a message for Callum, declaring he was “ashamed” of him.

Johnny was left in shock, and kept the secret from Callum, and told him he’d asked for his forgiveness instead. But how long will he be able to keep it a secret?

Callum admitted he didn’t know how to feel upon learning of his dad’s death. “He weren’t all bad, you know? He used to have a little kick about with us in the park. He’d call me his little man, let me have sips from his pint, and lift me up to throw the darts.”

“He asked me for help and I turned my back on him,” Callum said as he previously refused to help him for money. “I just cut him off without second thought, how selfish is that?” he questioned. All the while, Johnny was trying to console Callum for his feelings, knowing what Jonno’s cruel final words were.

A grieving Callum then made a move for Johnny. However, Johnny tried to stop him, thinking he was acting out of grief. Callum denied this however, as he told Johnny it was what he wanted.

The two share a passionate kiss—but with Ben’s return imminent, what will happen if he discovers the truth?

Earlier this year, EastEnders confirmed Max Bowden would return as Ben Mitchell for Jonno’s funeral, likely very soon following Jonno’s death. Ricky Champ, who plays Stuart Highway, will also be returning for his fathers funeral.

Ben Mitchell and Stuart Highway return to Walford for Jonno’s funeral, but Callum’s affair with Johnny threatens family harmony.

“Whilst both characters are only back for a short stint as Ben is on day release from Prison, and Stuart has a life away from the Square with wife Raine, you’d think that all things would be smooth sailing, but this is Walford, and a lot can happen in a short amount of time…”

How will Ben react if the truth about Callum’s infidelity come to light?