Walford is set to erupt as Suki Panesar uncovers a disturbing secret that threatens to tear families apart and expose the dark underbelly of teenage relationships! The Panesar family’s suspicions are ignited next week when new residents Vicki and Ross engage in a cryptic conversation with Avani Nandra-Hart. Suki, ever vigilant and protective of her family, senses that something is amiss and is determined to uncover the truth. Her worst fears are realized when she discovers the shocking revelation: Ross’s son, Joel, has been sexually intimate with her granddaughter, Avani.

This discovery sends Suki into a protective frenzy. A Walford insider reveals, “Suki is terrified that Avani has been taken advantage of. Avani is usually confident and headstrong, but the trauma she experienced at the police station has profoundly affected her. Suki needs to be absolutely certain that Joel did not cross any lines and that Avani’s consent was freely given.”

Suki’s discovery coincides with growing concerns from Joel’s parents, Ross and Vicki. Vicki, now fully aware of the trouble Joel left behind in Australia, is determined to ensure his behavior in Walford is beyond reproach. However, the news of Joel’s sexual encounter with Avani sets off alarm bells for the anxious parents. Vicki urges Ross to confide in Ravi and Priya as soon as possible, but he hesitates, choosing instead to confront Avani directly.

Suki, ever watchful, witnesses Ross’s interaction with Avani and immediately suspects foul play. She corners Ross, demanding to know the nature of his conversation with her granddaughter. Ross, caught off guard, fabricates an excuse. However, his deception is short-lived. Later, when Suki poses the same question to Vicki, she receives a completely different answer.

A source reveals, “Vicki is desperate to avoid making enemies on the Square. She understands Suki’s fierce desire to protect Avani. Now that Ross has confessed the truth about Joel’s past actions, she wants him to be held accountable and his behavior controlled.”

Upon learning the truth from Vicki, Suki attempts to speak to Avani privately, but the teenager, overwhelmed and perhaps ashamed, brushes her off and storms away, suggesting that she might find it easier to confide in her mother, Priya.

Suki then tries to discuss the matter with Priya, but with Ravi within earshot, she is forced to remain silent, fearing his potentially explosive reaction. Later that day, Suki finally finds a moment to confide in Priya. However, their conversation is abruptly interrupted when Ravi enters and overhears everything.

Ravi, consumed by rage and a fierce desire to protect his daughter, flies into a fury. He storms over to Number 43, intent on confronting Joel. However, Ross intervenes, leading to a violent confrontation between the two fathers. A brawl erupts, fueled by anger, fear, and a desperate need to protect their children.

The aftermath of this revelation leaves several crucial questions hanging in the balance. Will Suki, Priya, and Ravi be able to give Avani the space and support she needs to process her relationship with Joel and speak about it openly? And, given Joel’s troubled past and recent behavior, can Ross find a way to prevent his son from repeating the mistakes he made in Australia? The repercussions of this shocking secret will undoubtedly send shockwaves through Walford, testing the bonds of family and exposing the fragility of trust.