EastEnders spoilers: Whitney Dean saved from prison as Lee Carter 'returns' to Walford
EASTENDERS' Whitney Dean is preparing for her trial after being charged with the murder of Leo King. However, as Gray Atkins continues to build a case, Lee Carter could be set to return and make amends for his failed marriage to Whitney by saving her from prison.
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Whitney Dean (played by Shona McGarty) struggled to cope in the aftermath of Leo King’s (Tom Wells) death as the police pointed the finger at the trouble market trader. EastEnders viewers know she is innocent and Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) has been fighting her corner but could her ex-husband Lee Carter (Danny Hatchard) hold the key to Whitney’s freedom?
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Leo tormented the market trader for weeks before secretly hiding out in her house and surprising her with a knife.
He intended on killing her but a struggle ensued where Leo ended up dying on her kitchen floor instead.
Whitney has been charged with Leo’s murder and Gray put his career on the line when he took on her case.
Despite losing his position at his law firm after failing to secure her bail, Gray has continued to fight for her freedom.
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In recent scenes, Gray rescued his client from Michaela Turnball (Fiona Allen) after Leo’s mum kidnapped her son’s killer.
Whitney has become increasingly dependent on Gray and viewers have watched her develop feelings for the lawyer.
Her trial is fast approaching and the lawyer is determined to prove his client’s innocence and be reinstated at his old company.
However, Gray will realise Whitney isn’t coping as well as he’d thought in upcoming scenes.
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The disgraced lawyer will find Whitney disorientated on the street as she reveals she’s haunted but the memory of that fateful night.
Gray takes her back to his house and seizes the opportunity to go over the case to make sure he can build the best case for her.
He reveals her past relationships could be brought up by the prosecution during the trial and used against her.
Whitney clams up and doesn’t want to talk about it so Gray heads over to the Queen Vic to get answers.
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Gray asks Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) if they can shed some light on Whitney’s marriage to Lee.
Mick remains tight-lipped but Linda lets slip that Lee hit Whitney and Gray is understandably alarmed by the revelation.
Despite abusing wife Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer), Gray is able to separate the two issues and focus on using the information to build a case.
Lee last appeared in Walford over the Christmas period during a brief return but his mention could be a clue that he’s set to turn up again.
The former soldier apologised to Whitney for the breakdown of their marriage but the market trader wasn’t happy to see him.
If Lee hears from his parents what Whitney is going through, he may return and offer his support to his ex-wife.
Will he be able to save Whitney from prison or will Whitney’s feelings for Gray spiral out of control as he continues to be her main support?
EastEnders continues on Monday on BBC One at 8pm.
