Next week in EastEnders, emotions run high as Suki Panesar finds herself at the centre of a family firestorm when she quietly begins considering a life-changing decision, one that not everyone supports.

After a rocky road of heartbreak, betrayal and self-discovery, Suki is finally beginning to dream about a future with partner Eve, and that dream now includes the possibility of adopting a child.

But her hopes are quickly overshadowed by harsh judgment from those closest to her, who question her past and whether she’s fit to be a mother again.

It all starts when Suki and Eve meet up for what should be a low-key drink at The Albert. But things take a serious turn when Eve unexpectedly shares that she’s ready to take the next step in their relationship, she wants to adopt a baby, and she wants to do it with Suki.

Though taken aback, Suki doesn’t reject the idea outright. Instead, she begins to seriously consider what it would mean to start a new chapter, one built not on the mistakes of her past, but on a future she can shape.

However, Suki’s quiet contemplation doesn’t stay private for long.

Priya stumbles upon Suki researching adoption online and quickly pieces together what’s going on. Shocked and sceptical, Priya confronts her, and soon the rest of the Panesar family are brought into the fold, but instead of encouragement, Suki is met with scorn.

Her loved ones don’t just question her plans, they outright criticise her, dredging up past mistakes and branding her a ‘bad mum.’ It’s a low blow for Suki, who has long struggled to rebuild trust and respect within her fractured family.

For viewers who’ve followed Suki’s journey over the years, her complicated relationship with her children is no secret. From controlling behaviour to deep betrayals, Suki has made plenty of enemies under her own roof, even among those who love her.

While she’s made strides in repairing those relationships, the family’s reaction to her potential adoption plans shows just how deep the scars still run.

Their collective judgement isn’t just about whether she’d be a good mum to a new child, it’s a reminder that her past actions still cast a long shadow.

Despite the criticism, Suki doesn’t shut down completely. Instead, she heads to No.31 to speak to Eve, perhaps to seek comfort, clarity, or simply to talk things through with someone who sees the woman she’s becoming, not just the one she used to be.

Will Eve’s support be enough to keep Suki hopeful about a new beginning? Or will the pressure and doubt planted by her family force her to rethink everything?

After so many stolen moments and roadblocks to their happiness, the couple finally have a chance at something real. But family, guilt, and old wounds could threaten that all-too-fragile future.