In a shocking twist, *EastEnders* confirms that Sonia Fowler’s true savior isn’t Reiss Colwell, despite his public campaign to secure her freedom. Currently, Sonia is behind bars, wrongfully accused of murdering Reiss’s wife, Debbie. After suffering a stroke, Debbie remained in a coma, and both Sonia and Reiss frequently visited her. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Reiss has his own dark agenda.
The plot thickens as Reiss’s desperation to cover up his actions grows. He smothered Debbie with a pillow after falling behind on her care home fees, and now he’s frantically trying to distance himself from the crime. Unfortunately for Sonia, Reiss has an airtight alibi for the night Debbie died, leading all evidence to fall against her.
This week, viewers witness Reiss’s frustration mount as neighbors refuse to sign his petition to free Sonia. To complicate matters, Teddy Mitchell pays a visit, pressuring Reiss to alter his financial records to appear less affluent, hoping to shield himself from his ex-wife’s claims in their impending divorce. Reiss has been in debt to Teddy ever since Teddy settled a loan with Phil Mitchell, which Reiss had been avoiding.
In a tense exchange, Teddy offers Reiss access to a private investigator in return for assistance with Sonia’s case. While this sounds promising for Sonia, it places Reiss in a precarious position. The investigator’s involvement raises the stakes, as Teddy is adamant about uncovering the true murderer. With each passing moment, Reiss finds himself in a race against time, potentially exposing himself as Debbie’s killer while trying to save Sonia.
As the narrative unfolds, viewers are left to ponder Reiss’s true intentions. Will he ultimately save Sonia, or will his hidden motives lead to his own downfall? The tension escalates, and the gripping storyline promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats as the truth comes closer to the surface.