There, Joel tries to keep up appearances as Tommy gives evidence against him. Vicki then takes the stand, prompting Joel’s team to fire their best defence tactics at her. How will Vicki fare in the heat of the moment?

“Vicki ends up rushing out of court!” reveals our EastEnders source. “The way that Joel’s defence goes about things is too much for her to stomach.

“It’s just awful because Vicki has been dreading this moment for so long, and it turns out to be as terrible as she imagined. Here’s hoping that the judge will be understanding of her position.”

The week begins with Vicki turning to Zack for comfort about the upcoming trial. Sympathetic, Zack invites Vicki to keep him company at his flat while he tests out new recipes for The Vic.

Over a glass of wine, the pair crack a smile and build on their close bond. Vicki is thankful for not only Zack’s kindness, but the distraction from all the thoughts racing around her mind.

“Vicki knows she can count on Zack,” notes our insider. “They can be honest with each other and chat away like two good friends would. Although, this time, Vicki is at Zack’s to be distracted rather than to talk her problems over.”