In the upcoming drama on *EastEnders*, Reiss finds himself in a perilous position as he navigates the fallout from his involvement in a deadly crime. Last month, Reiss and Sonia were arrested at their engagement party under suspicion of murdering Reiss’s wife, Debbie. While Reiss is indeed guilty of this crime, Sonia is completely unaware of his guilt and has been wrongfully charged with Debbie’s murder. Despite the serious charges against her, Sonia remains imprisoned while Reiss has managed to walk free.
Next week, tensions rise as Reiss continues to be under Teddy Mitchell’s control. Following Teddy’s assumption of Reiss’s debt to Phil Mitchell and Sharon Watts, Reiss finds himself under immense pressure. Teddy demands that Reiss tamper with financial records to satisfy his end of the bargain, creating a sense of dread and urgency for Reiss. With only a short timeframe to complete this task, Reiss feels increasingly trapped and anxious about the potential repercussions.
As Reiss frantically works to meet Teddy’s deadline, he is presented with a critical deal: Teddy promises that if Reiss can meet the deadline, he will help prove Sonia’s innocence. Faced with this high-stakes offer, Reiss reluctantly agrees, hoping to clear Sonia’s name despite his own moral turmoil.
The following day, Teddy is pleased with Reiss’s completed accounting work, but Reiss’s troubles deepen when he faces a reporter questioning him about his defense of Sonia, who is accused of killing his wife. This public scrutiny raises doubts about Sonia’s guilt, further complicating the situation for Reiss.
In a show of support for Sonia, Kim Fox rallies public opinion, while Alfie Moon launches a campaign with “Save Our Sonia” t-shirts. The growing movement raises pressure on Reiss and intensifies the scrutiny he faces.
Reiss’s mood darkens when Debbie’s father, Hugh, asks him to sign funeral papers and unequivocally declares Sonia as Debbie’s killer. This confrontation forces Reiss to confront his own guilt and makes him uncomfortable about continuing the charade.
As the stakes rise, Reiss is faced with a critical decision: Will he come clean about his involvement in Debbie’s death, or will he continue to let Sonia take the fall? The dramatic twists and turns in Reiss’s storyline promise to deliver intense and emotional moments as he grapples with his conscience and the consequences of his actions.