Overview
- A liaison officer informs Vicki Fowler and Zack Hudson that Joel Marshall intends to plead not guilty and argue self-defence at his hearing.
- Vicki ventures back into public life and confronts a man over predatory behaviour, further straining tensions in Walford.
- Zack offers steady support as Vicki navigates the fallout, and their growing closeness draws unease from viewers posting on social media.
- Alice Haig says Vicki feels let down by Ross Marshall and suggests she could be torn as Zack becomes a trusted confidant.
- Fans also criticise the choice to handle key court developments off-screen, raising questions about how the trial will unfold on the show.