Kat Slater is deeply concerned about her son Tommy Moon in the upcoming episodes of EastEnders, as his anxieties about his brother Joel lead him to make a troubling decision. Zoe, Kat’s best friend, quickly notices that Tommy is carrying a heavy burden and decides to help Kat uncover the truth. Zoe tells Kat that Tommy is afraid of seeing Joel, which makes Kat reconsider her own plans and refocus on her family. Instead of attending the weddings happening in Walford, Kat chooses to stay in Walford to spend time with Zoe at The Vic, offering her support. For a moment, it looks like the family might be moving in a more positive direction. Kat even turns her attention to another issue, encouraging Yolande to talk to Patrick about accepting Jasmine into their lives. However, despite Kat’s efforts to be there for Tommy, the teenager struggles in secret. He steals a bottle of vodka from The Vic’s barrel store and drinks it alone. When Kat learns what Tommy has done, she is horrified and immediately sets out to find him. This is a difficult time for Zoe as well, who had just shared news with Kat about tracking down Charlie’s old taxi, which is now up for sale. The car holds deep sentimental value for the Slaters, and Zoe is determined to reclaim it. Kat had planned to accompany Zoe to meet the seller, but Tommy’s actions take priority, leaving Zoe to go alone. Zoe’s solo visit to the seller doesn’t go as planned. Tensions rise during the meeting, and in a moment of impulse, Zoe decides to take the taxi for herself instead of walking away. Meanwhile, Kat finally finds Tommy, and the two share an emotional conversation. Kat tries to understand the depth of Tommy’s struggles, but before she can fully process what’s happening, another crisis arises when she learns about Zoe’s actions with Charlie’s cab. The situation escalates when the angry seller shows up, and Kat and Alfie scramble to find the money to resolve the issue. Although they manage to come up with the funds, the tension within the family remains high. Zoe ends up in conflict with both Kat and Zack, straining family relations once again. With Kim and Howie’s wedding guests arriving at The Vic to continue the celebrations, Kat is forced to put on a brave face and keep things going despite the turmoil behind the scenes. It’s a lot for her to handle in a short period, especially with her ongoing worries about Tommy. Alfie later encourages Kat to reconcile with Zoe after their argument, but with Tommy’s struggles, Zoe’s impulsive actions, and Kat caught in the middle, keeping the Slater family united may prove to be a difficult challenge.