Vicki and Zack passionate affair ‘confirmed’ in EastEnders ahead of trial | Soaps

After Joel Marshall (Max Murray) brutally attacked Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) in EastEnders, she made the decision to end her relationship with his dad Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw).

Upon hearing that the teen would be pleading not guilty to her assault, necessitating a full trial, Vicki hit the bottle hard and found herself firmly at odds with Damon (Danny Szam), the date of Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) and all around sleaze ball.

After calling him out for having a wife and trying to strengthen Chelsea’s drink without her knowledge, she later followed him to the laundrette where he began to spew the same vile rhetoric as Joel. She shoved him hard and he fell unconscious after hitting his head on a washing machine.

Zack Hudson (James Farrar) arrived and sprung straight into action, using Damon’s phone to collect evidence of his womanising and blackmailing him into remaining quiet about the clash with Vicki. With his back against the wall, Damon acquiesced.

Returning home, Vicki finally opened up about how she’d been suffering and how Joel had left her feeling terrified, weakened and pathetic. Feeling protected and secure, in a way Ross had failed to make her, Vicki thanked Zack for taking care of her and the two locked lips.

Though discovered and chastised by Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), the two exchanged flirty texts later that night.

This has got fans feeling pretty uncomfortable. Zack is Sharon Watts’ (Letitia Dean) half-brother and Vicki is her adoptive sister, so you are absolutely right in thinking they shouldn’t be going near each other.

Unfortunately, in upcoming episodes, it seems they can’t help themselves.

Ahead of Joel’s trial, Vicki opens up to Zack about how much she’s dreading the next few days. He decides to invite her round to his flat while he practises some new dishes for the pub. Vicki is grateful for the distraction and Zack’s kindness.

The next day, Vicki’s head is left in a mess. She goes to court with Ross and newly returned Mark Fowler Jnr (Stephen Aaron Sipple), and is surprised when Zack makes a last-minute dash to join them.

If Joel’s trial doesn’t end in Vicki’s favour, will she find herself in Zack’s arms?

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