In the latest developments on *EastEnders*, Tommy Moon finds himself spiraling following the sudden departure of Alfie. Alfie has left Albert Square to attend a two-week management training course in Birmingham, setting the stage for his new role as the manager of the Minute Mart. While Kat Slater encouraged Alfie to seize this opportunity, she couldn’t have predicted the chaos it would unleash at home.

With Alfie gone, Tommy’s behavior begins to unravel. The tension between him and Kat has reached a breaking point, highlighted by an explosive confrontation earlier this year where Tommy even punched his mother during a heated argument. In the upcoming episodes, we see Kat struggling to maintain some semblance of stability in their family dynamic while Alfie is away. Tommy, still nursing his frustrations, is clearly brooding over the fact that Alfie will miss their football plans—a cherished bonding moment that adds to his feelings of abandonment.

Despite Kat’s attempts to reassure Tommy that Alfie’s absence isn’t meant to hurt him, he remains agitated. She explains that Alfie is focused on improving their financial situation and making the best of the job opportunity that Tommy himself encouraged. However, the tight finances at the Moon household push Tommy to make some reckless choices. In a desperate act, he attempts to steal from the café, only to be caught red-handed by Cathy Beal. This encounter triggers a furious reaction from Cathy, who later confronts Kat, suggesting that she needs to take a firmer stance with her son.

When Kat gently approaches Tommy about his actions, hoping to discuss his behavior and the importance of making better choices, her efforts backfire. Tommy lashes out, physically intimidating her once again, demonstrating just how far he has spiraled since Alfie’s exit. The situation worsens during the celebrations for Jay Brown’s 30th birthday. In a poignant moment, Jay receives a video message from his late wife, Lola, but Tommy’s disruptive behavior ruins the mood, leading to further complications for Kat.

Phil Mitchell witnesses Tommy’s aggressive outburst when Kat pleads with him to lower the noise, clearly shocked by the extent of Tommy’s defiance. The tension escalates when Kat tries once more to discuss Tommy’s recent theft attempt. Frustrated and furious, Tommy storms off, prompting Kat to physically restrain him in a desperate attempt to talk sense into her son.

As Tommy’s struggle intensifies, viewers are left wondering: will Kat be able to reach her son before things spiral even further out of control? The emotional turmoil and family strife promise to deliver gripping scenes as the Moon family grapples with the fallout from Alfie’s departure. With Tommy’s behavior becoming increasingly erratic, the question looms large: how much longer can Kat hold the family together amidst mounting challenges?

The upcoming episodes are set to be charged with drama, as the fallout from Alfie’s absence affects not only Tommy but also Kat, who is doing her best to navigate this turbulent time. As the tension escalates, fans can expect raw emotions and confrontations that will keep them on the edge of their seats. Will Kat manage to find a way to reconnect with her son, or is this just the beginning of an even darker path for Tommy? Tune in to see how this explosive storyline unfolds, as *EastEnders* continues to deliver heart-wrenching and compelling narratives.