EastEnders spoilers follow.

EastEnders' Linda Carter will get another nasty surprise next week, as Rainie takes steps to track down Max Branning.

Last night's episode (September 17) saw Rainie expose Mick and Linda's baby secret to everyone in The Vic.

Recent scenes have seen Rainie (Tanya Franks) grow increasingly convinced that Max is actually the father of Linda's baby, following their brief fling last Christmas.

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Despite Raine's shock outburst, and her threats to track Max down, Linda is determined that Mick will be the baby's legal father next week.

With the couple due to sign the birth certificate tomorrow, Linda is determined that nothing can get in the way of their plan, but it becomes clear that she may have drastically underestimated Rainie.

Convinced she knows the truth, Rainie goes to drastic lengths to prove this, as Mick does all he can to protect Linda.

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As Rainie vows to find Max, Nancy is unsettled when she notices flyers everywhere stating that Max is the father of Linda's baby.

When Mick learns of this, he threatens a smug Rainie, who is adamant that her flyers will get Max back to the Square to deal with the Carters.

Linda is also furious to see Rainie's posters, but is there any stopping her now?

EastEnders airs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on BBC One.

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