Things are heating up in EastEnders next week as Ravi Gulati makes a life-changing decision, handing over control of his shady business empire to Okie amid spiralling chaos and guilt.

The fallout from Ravi’s double life is catching up with him fast, and as his web of lies threatens to unravel, the situation takes a dark turn when Okie steps up in a way that could spell serious trouble for the entire Gulati family.

Kojo’s desperate move goes wrong

It all kicks off with Kojo in a state of panic. Trapped and terrified, he attempts to sneak out of his flat to get help, but his escape is quickly halted when Okie catches him in the act.

Ravi, Priya, and their family return from their much-needed holiday, blissfully unaware of the storm about to hit them.

It doesn’t take long for Ravi to realise something’s wrong, and his guilt over his secret dealings and half-truths begins to weigh heavily.

Ravi has been walking a dangerous line for months, trying to balance his legitimate family life with the darker business he’s been running behind Priya’s back. But keeping the truth from her has become increasingly difficult, and the cracks are starting to show.

When the family returns home to Walford, Ravi is immediately uneasy. His instincts tell him that things have gone too far, and his suspicion only grows stronger when Okie contacts him with news.

Ravi later meets with Okie, who brings seemingly good news — Harry and Kojo have been released. Relief floods Ravi; the fear that his actions might destroy his family has haunted him, and now he finally feels a chance at redemption.

But as Okie reassures him that the situation is ‘handled,’ there’s something chilling beneath the surface. Okie’s confidence is unnerving, and it’s clear he’s not just tying up loose ends, he’s quietly consolidating power.

Ravi, desperate to make things right and convinced that walking away might protect his family, does the unthinkable: he hands leadership of the business over to Okie.

At first, it seems like a way out for Ravi, a clean break that could finally allow him to focus on Priya and his family. But viewers know nothing in EastEnders is ever that simple.

By giving Okie the keys to the operation, Ravi may have just unleashed something far worse. Okie, who’s been lurking in the shadows and slowly gaining influence, now holds all the cards, and it’s clear he’s ready to take things in an even darker direction.

With Ravi stepping back, Okie begins asserting his dominance, taking full control of the business and its criminal dealings.

Priya left in the dark

Meanwhile, Priya remains blissfully unaware of the full extent of Ravi’s secrets. She returns from their holiday feeling relieved and eager to get life back on track, but the lies around her pile up quickly.

If she discovers that Ravi has effectively handed their lives over to Okie, and that the men around her have been hiding the darkest of secrets from her the fallout could be explosive.

The question now is: has Ravi really escaped his criminal past, or has he just handed control to someone far worse?

Trouble ahead for Walford

Okie now takes charge, dramatically shifting the power dynamic, and soon the ripple effects spread across the Square.

As Ravi tries to keep his family safe and his conscience clear, Okie’s growing empire threatens to drag him right back into the danger he thought he’d left behind.