Spoiler Alert for EastEnders – “George Finds Junior Packing His Bags”

In this tense EastEnders episode, George makes a shocking discovery when he finds Junior packing his bags in the middle of the night, preparing to leave Walford. When George confronts him, he’s furious and demands an explanation. Junior denies being involved in Cindy’s attack, insisting he would never hurt a woman, but George isn’t convinced. He points out that Junior’s recent actions—lurking in the shadows near Cindy earlier and now trying to flee—make him look suspicious.

Junior defends himself, saying he was too shocked by what happened to approach Cindy, and insists he’s not running away because of her attack. He admits he’s leaving because he feels like he’s lost everything—his family, his place in Walford—and has nothing left to stay for. He’s tired of being caught in the fallout from his past mistakes.

The conversation escalates when George harshly reminds Junior of his own failures, particularly his betrayal of Ian, which has left their family in tatters. He warns Junior that if he leaves now, he’ll only make himself more of a target, both for the police and anyone else who might suspect him. George urges him to face the consequences and turn himself in, suggesting that running will only make things worse.

In the end, George’s words cut deep, but Junior is resolute. As he continues packing, he coldly tells George that he never realized he cared. With Junior’s departure looming, viewers are left wondering whether this is the end of his story in Walford, or if he’ll return to face the consequences of his actions.