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THE CAT’S OUT OF THE BAG – BUT WILL HE BLOW THEIR SCANDALOUS SECRET?
Martin lands home from Australia and gets the shock of his life this week – after he walks in on secret lovers Jack and Stacey sharing a kiss!
As it happens, the pair are saying a tender goodbye after agreeing to end their affair so Jack can devote himself to Denise. However, the decision may come a fraction too late once Martin gets wind of what’s been going on…
“This is a nightmare for Jack and Stacey as they navigate the heartbreaking reality of Denise’s mental health struggles,” laments our Walford insider. “Jack knows that he needs to commit to Denise if she’s to stand any chance of healing, and that’s before they can even begin to work on their marriage. But if news of his affair with Stacey comes out, it’s game over.”
Of course, there’s a hell of a lot more riding on Jack and Denise coming through all this unscathed, as Stacey desperately tries to protect the killer conspiracy that she and Denise share over Keanu’s murder.
At the beginning of this week, Stacey puts her feelings for Jack aside and separately encourages both him and Denise to fight for their rocky marriage. The two women then proceed to organise a joint family barbecue to bring both sides of baby Charli’s family together, yet the atmosphere is strained as Stacey struggles to hide her guilt over Jack.
“The deception is too much for Stacey, and she ends up stealing a moment with Jack in the backyard,” reveals our spy. “It’s tough because as much as Stacey wants to give into her feelings, she accepts that Jack needs to do right by Denise. He reaches out for a hug, and the pair can’t resist sharing one last kiss.”
Typically, it’s at that precise moment that Martin catches them! Stacey’s ex is horrified as she begs him not to tell Denise. But the moment is interrupted by Chelsea, who’s suspicious when Martin st
