This is my EastEnders fanfic, mixing what is happening with some new things.

Thursday 4th December
Lauren is left out in the cold as Peter faces his family of the drug dealing allegation. As Ian and Peter clash, talk turns to what they should do with Lucy's belongings.

Aleks tells Charlie that he has officially ended it with Marta and she has left the country. Charlie provisionally agrees not to tell Ronnie and Roxy, but will he keep to his word? An angry Marta heads back to the Square and follows Roxy home - Cliffhanger

Sonia collapses in the bathroom after being sick again. Emma is pleased to be making tracks with Abi and Mick and Linda begin planning for their first Christmas dinner in the Vic.

Friday 5th December
Roxy's world is turned upside down when Marta reveals her true identity. Ronnie is furious and wants to confront Aleks immediately. As Marta and her daughter prepare to leave for good, Ronnie comes up with a plan for them to get their revenge. - Cliffhanger

With the Beale's having cleared the air, Peter decides to confide in Lauren about selling drugs to Lucy. Lauren is shocked but an ear-wigging Emma faces a dilemma with what to do with the information.

Carol fears her daughter has cancer and confronts her face to face. The Carter seating plan causes Linda to walk out after being seated near Dean. Being shunned by Kat and Alfie, Stacey is delighted when Dean invites her the Christmas day meal at the Vic.

Next week:
- A shock proposal for Aleks
- Nick puts pressure on Dot
- Linda fears for Stacey
- Will Emma put new family before old?

Monday 8th December
Seeing Dean romance Stacey puts the shivers on Linda as she recalls in her head that horrific night. With just a few weeks to go until Christmas Day, Linda tells Mick that she is worrying about making it the perfect day. As Stacey heads off to the toilet, Linda follows, but will she reveal what Dean did? - Cliffhanger

Roxy puts on the act of her life as she pretends nothing is wrong. Charlie drops hints to Ronnie that all might not be what it seems with Aleks. Working out that he knows, Ronnie lets him in on the plan. Later in the Vic, Roxy gets down on one knee and proposes to Aleks.

Lauren is still horrified at Peter's revelation and gives him the cold shoulder all day. Emma tries to get Lauren to confide in her but Abi moves in to make sure she is the only one to be there for her sister. Will Emma manage to get any new information?

Tuesday 9th December
At the last moment Linda changes her mind, instead telling Stacey that she is fine with her and Dean coming to the Christmas Day dinner. A curious Dean spots the pair coming out of the toilet and wonders what has been said. Mick is happy that Linda appears to have resolved her issues with Dean and Stacey, but later breaks down in the toilet with a bottle of vodka in hand. - Cliffhanger.

Nick announces that he is giving Dot and Charlie until Christmas Eve to get him enough money to leave Walford for good or he is going public. His announcement puts a strain on Dot who retreats to the Launderette. Ian is on hand to talk to Dot, but will she confess Nick is alive?

Roxy has doubts whether the fake marriage plan is the right thing to do for revenge on Aleks. Lauren contemplates her future in Walford after recent revelations and Sonia continues to hide what is wrong with her.

Thursday 11th December
Nick is unmoved when Dot breaks down in front of him. Charlie and Yvonne comfort Dot but she just wants the nightmare to end. Seeing Charlie upset, Ronnie has words with Nick. As he laughs of her threat, she alludes to her past and that it would be a mistake to get on the wrong side of her. - cliffhanger.

Linda hides her hangover by blaming it on morning sickness. When Nancy finds the empty bottle of vodka in the bathroom, Linda pleads with her not to tell Mick and that it was just a stupid mistake. Nancy lets slip to Dean about Linda’s drinking leading him to confront her about damage to what could be his baby.

Lauren tells Peter that she still loves him and thinks a fresh start away is what they need. Emma is torn whether to reveal to her colleagues that Peter was Lucy’s drug dealer. Peter tells Ian and Jane about his plans and initially back him after such a terrible year. As the Beales and Branning’s have a drink in the Vic, Keeble arrives.

Press Release: Nick Cotton to be killed off in shock Christmas Day plot

There will be no more returns for Walford’s original bad boy Nick Cotton who will finally pay for his sins over the years. John Altman, who has played Nick Cotton since 1985, has agreed the time is right for the character to be killed off.

Nick, who has faked his own death with the help of his son Charlie, will be poisoned on Christmas Day, 24 years after he famously tried to poison his own mother Dot. As Nick’s demands for cash to leave Walford runs out, he revels in having one last Christmas Day dinner with the family.

With Dot, Charlie, Ronnie and Yvonne around the table for Christmas Dinner - one of them will be responsible for killing Nasty Nick.

Friday 12th December
Keeble moves in to ask Peter to come to the station for questioning over the drugs. Ian immediately blames Lauren for telling the police but pleads her innocence. Later, without much else to go on Peter is free to go. Keeble thanks Emma for the information and gives her a pep talk to remain strong over Christmas - they need her on the inside.

Feeling optimistic that the family will get him his money, a buoyant Nick compliments Yvonne on her new look. As Nick carries on being nice to her, she sees this as an opportunity to keep him in check. Charlie takes Dot out, leaving Nick alone with Yvonne. Will the pair end up in bed together?

Elsewhere Sonia reveals to Carol that she's been making herself sick to lose weight for Fat Blasters. The severity of what Sonia has been doing shocks Carol and prompts her to phone Martin for help.

Monday 15th December - No episode tonight due to some telethon

Tuesday 16th December
With the Fat Blasters weigh-in at the end of the week, Sonia remains worried that she hasn’t lost enough weight. Carol’s words don’t go down well with Sonia who storms out to the cafe. Carol lashes out at Pam for going on about the weigh-in, as Sonia heads off home to be sick, a knock at the door takes her by surprised, its Martin - cliffhanger.

Having stopped the drink for now, Linda turns to Sharon for advice on what to do about the baby. Sharon questions her more about if this has anything to do with Dean, given what had occurred previously. Linda storms off back to the Vic but Sharon later confronts Dean asking if he has slept with Linda.

Elsewhere Roxy secretly meets up with Marta as the plans for the fake wedding speedup. Ronnie begins to have doubts whether Marta will play her part. Kat and Alfie receive a letter from the DWP about their benefits which could throw their Christmas plans into disarray.

Thursday 18th December
Dean denies sleeping with Linda and tells Sharon that she has feelings for him and doesn’t know what to do about it. Having stirred the pot, Dean and Stacey have dinner in the Vic, overseeing Sharon speaking with Linda. A furious Linda flips and tries to throw Dean out of the Vic. Mick diffuses the situation but Linda storms out. - cliffhanger.

Martin confronts his wife over the allegations Carol has made. At first denying it, Sonia cracks and reveals the stress of everything, including him not being around has caused her to do this. With Martin’s words of comfort ringing in her ears, will she accept her weight?

Marta proves to the Mitchell sisters she is on board when Aleks calls her. Kat makes an emotional plea at the jobcentre - will anyone come to the Moons’ aid for Christmas? Nick teases Yvonne as they try and hide their secret relationship from the family.

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Friday 19th December
Having been up all night, the Carter’s are worried as to the whereabouts of Linda. Dean uses Stacey to find out what is going on as he decides to keep his distance. As Mick prepares to call the police, an emotional Linda enters with her mum Elaine. With Elaine giving Dean a death stare, Dean wonders if Linda has revealed the truth.

Its the weigh-in at Fat Blasters and the group meets for the final results of the year. Sonia gets emotional at the weigh-in. As some of the others make a joke, Sonia snaps and reveals what she has been doing to lose weight. The group are shocked and Pam decides to scrap the weigh-in. Martin stands by her as she tells them she is happy the way she is.

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Monday 22nd December
Its a new day and Linda feels relieved to have told someone about her ordeal. Elaine begrudgingly accepts not to tell anyone but instructs her daughter to sit down with Mick because the pain will get too much. With her mum’s words ringing in her ear, what will Linda do?

Heads turn in Walford as a loud Kim arrives back in the Square after her voyage. She’s taken aback at how much has changed in the Square. When she catches up with Denise and Patrick, she feels guilty for not coming home sooner.

Kat and Alfie use the emergency grant from the DWP to temporarily rent their old house. Alfie promises to make it the best Christmas ever, but Kat ponders what the future will hold for her family.

The countdown is on to find the money to get rid of Nick for good. Ronnie turns to Phil but refuses to help financially. Phil suggests other methods to remove him for good but Ronnie says no. An argument ensues when Ronnie says she’ll be spending Christmas with Charlie, Dot and Nick.

Wednesday 24th December: Christmas Eve
As the big day nears, Linda ponders her Mum’s words further. Linda overhears Lee and Nancy discussing her behaviour over the past week and the dislike of Dean. With Tracey off ill, Lee and Nancy mind the bar, giving Linda the perfect opportunity to tell Mick. When upstairs, Linda tentatively tells Mick that Dean raped her. - Cliffhanger

Dot is happy that her family will be around her for Christmas dinner but a spiteful Nick reminds her that his demand for cash stands. Yvonne tries to talk him into being nice but this goes unheeded. When she later slaps him, he tells her she’ll regret that.

Ian is looking forward to Christmas and is excited to have the Branning’s over, just to show-off the expensive presents. Max is annoyed at the prospect at going to the Beale’s but Lauren assures him it will be fine. Emma updates Keeble and tells her she’ll be spending Christmas with the Beale’s and the Branning’s. As Emma leaves the police station, a mysterious figure watches on.

Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
Mick tells Linda he doesn’t want to discuss what she told him today. The rest of the Carter’s are in party mood but there is tension in the air when presents are opened. As they get ready for dinner, Dean and Stacey arrive at the Vic. Mick immediately explodes and begins punching Dean before Lee pulls him off.

Shirley is confused as to what has happened. Linda tells Dean to get out but begins shouting to tell everyone what she’s done. He tells everyone that he and Linda had a one night stand. Mick is infuriated more and chases Dean onto the Square.

As Dean runs off, Mick breaks down crying. He storms back into the Vic, grabs a chair and begins smashing the place. Linda runs upstairs scared. Nancy asks her if its true which freaks Linda out. She begins packing. Mick cuts his hands and collapses into a heap on the floor. Lee and Stan go to his aid. Lee asks over if its true what Dean said. Mick tells them that Dean raped Linda.

Ian is happy to have his family around for Christmas. Martin and Sonia drop presents off before heading off to Carol’s. When the Branning’s arrive, there are looks to each other as Emma is also with them. Cindy is happy she can now open her own and Beth’s Christmas presents.

Beth begins to cry so Cindy fetches her favourite teddy. When Cindy drops it she hears a crack, and upon inspection finds a listening device inside - someone’s been listening in on the Beale house. Dinner is ruined as Emma comes under fire, but is she to blame?

Yvonne is cooking dinner as Nick reminds Dot, Yvonne, Ronnie and Charlie that the deadline is upon them. With no money to hand, he toasts ‘the final supper’. At the dinner table, Ronnie and Charlie begin setting the table and discuss what they plan to do - call Nick’s bluff.

Ronnie opens a bottle of prosecco and pours five glasses where everyone is going to be seated. Charlie, Ronnie, Yvonne and Dot all pass through several times as they bring the food in from the kitchen. Which one of them has poisoned Nick’s drink?

As the family sit down for Christmas dinner, Nick sneers as he downs his prosecco. As they continue to eat, he begins to slur his words before gasping for air. As he falls to the floor, Dot panics and wants to call 999. Charlie kneels down to help his father but its evident for all that Nick is dead. - Cliffhanger.

Friday 26th December - Boxing Day
Sirens ring out across the square as an ambulance arrives for Nick. Dot is distraught that she’s lost her son for good this time. Charlie’s thoughts turn to what they will tell the police as to why Nick was here. When the police eventually arrive, Ronnie tells them Nick turned up today and was threatening them for money.

The Carters are in shock after finding out Linda was raped. Linda is horrified at Mick’s destruction of the Vic. As the pair talk things over, Lee turns to drink to try and blank out what his dad told him. Linda says she wants to go away to her Mum’s for a while, and Mick agrees to come too.

Ian threatens to go to the police unless Emma begins explaining herself. Emma is adamant that she had nothing to do with the listening device and storms off. With the Brannings gone, Ian goes to call the police by Jane tells him not to. Later, Jane smashes the listening device and puts the pieces in the bin. - Cliffhanger.

Elsewhere Alfie is dressed up as Santa, trying to put a cheer on his family’s face but Kat seems distant. With Christmas dinner over, Alfie asks Kat what’s wrong. Phil tells Sharon that Nick has been back in the square for months. As the pair look out the window, wondering if Ronnie has anything to do with what’s going on.

Coming up..... (New Year week)

- Nick's death is the talk of the Square
- Lee struggles without Mick and Linda
- Emma discovers who was listening in to the Beale household
- Martin wants him and Sonia to try for a baby