Secrets and deception continue to shake Albert Square, with Nicola Mitchell at the center of a major revelation in EastEnders. 

In a dramatic turn of events, Nicola found herself backed into a corner but quickly devised a cunning plan to regain control of the situation. 

With Zack Hudson pressuring her to reveal the truth about Barney’s paternity, Nicola may have just found the perfect way to silence him.

Zack Uncovers the Truth About Barney

The drama began when Barney was rushed to the hospital due to complications from an abdominal injury. 

As doctors monitored his condition, the discussion turned to his blood type, revealing that he was AB. 

This detail may have seemed insignificant at first, but it set off alarm bells for Zack, who knew that Nicola was type A—just like her husband, Teddy.

Confused by the genetic impossibility, Zack took it upon himself to dig deeper. After researching blood type inheritance, he realized there was only one explanation: Teddy couldn’t be Barney’s biological father. Confronting Nicola with his findings, Zack demanded the truth.

With the evidence stacked against her, Nicola had no choice but to confess—Zack was, in fact, Barney’s real father. However, she begged him to keep the secret buried, arguing that Teddy had been there for Barney his whole life and was the only father he had ever known.

Zack Confides in Ruby—And Makes a Misstep

Shaken by the revelation, Zack struggled with the weight of his newfound paternity. Unable to keep it bottled up, he confided in Ruby, who offered him a sympathetic ear. She comforted him as he wrestled with the reality that he had another child but wasn’t allowed to claim him.

However, emotions ran high, and Zack misread the situation. Mistaking Ruby’s kindness for something more, he impulsively leaned in for a kiss. Ruby, taken aback, rejected his advance, making it clear she was only there to support him as a friend.

Realizing his mistake, Zack refocused his attention on Nicola. He wasn’t willing to let her manipulate the situation any longer. Determined to do the right thing, he confronted Nicola once more, issuing a firm ultimatum—either she told Barney the truth, or he would expose the secret himself.

Nicola Gains the Upper Hand

Just when it seemed like Zack had the power, Nicola found a way to turn the tables. At the hospital, as she sat by Barney’s bedside, he suddenly blurted out a bombshell of his own: Sharon had slept with Grant Mitchell. Barney was visibly distressed by the revelation and unsure of how to handle it.

Realizing the leverage she had just been handed, Nicola quickly reassured her son, promising to sort everything out. With this explosive piece of information in her hands, she saw an opportunity to protect her secret and keep Zack quiet.

What’s Nicola’s Next Move?

Now armed with knowledge that could cause chaos in the Mitchell family, Nicola is in a powerful position. She could use Sharon’s affair with Grant as a bargaining chip, ensuring Zack stays silent about Barney’s true paternity. If he exposes the truth, she could retaliate by revealing Sharon’s betrayal—a move that would undoubtedly cause havoc in Walford.

With tensions rising, it’s only a matter of time before Nicola makes her next move. Will she manipulate Zack into keeping her secret, or will he find a way to stand his ground? And how will this revelation impact Teddy, who remains completely unaware that the son he has raised isn’t biologically his?

One thing is certain—secrets never stay buried for long in EastEnders, and Nicola’s plan might not go as smoothly as she hopes. With Zack growing more determined to be part of his son’s life and Sharon’s secret now in play, the fallout is bound to be explosive.

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