EastEnders spoilers follow.

Next week on EastEnders, Ricky Jr makes a big decision when Jack fails to get on board with Lily's baby plans.

Meanwhile, Whitney gets devastating news about her pregnancy, and Lola's mum Emma arrives in Walford.

Here's a full collection of the 13 biggest moments coming up:

1. Jack makes a shock discovery

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All hell breaks loose at the Branning house when Jack discovers Ricky Jr has offered to support Lily in bringing up their baby.

Although Denise pleads caution, Jack demands a meeting with Stacey and Martin.

2. Jack tries to manipulate Lily

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As the families come together, Jack urges the Slaters to talk some sense into Lily. However, Stacey stands her ground and insists abortion is off the table.

Jack later runs into Lily and uses the opportunity to tell her what her life will be like as a teen mum.

When Stacey hears about this, she storms over to No.27 and bans the entire Branning family from having anything to do with the baby.

3. Lola is honest with Lexi

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Lola is concerned when Lexi feigns illness to stay off school. Ben takes her in anyway but receives a call to pick her up shortly afterwards.

It transpires that Lexi wants to be with Lola 24/7 until she's better, leaving Lola with no other choice but to be honest with the youngster about her prognosis.

Lola braces herself to tell her daughter that she's dying and the news hits Lexi like a ton of bricks. But instead of crying, Lexi demands to go back to school, furious that Lola lied to her.

4. Ricky Jr. makes a decision

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Ricky Jr is devastated that he's not allowed anything to do with Lily, and calls Sam. Denise is equally unimpressed over Jack's behaviour and warns him that he's out of order.

Jack is devastated when Ricky Jr decides to move in with his mum, where he is soon causing chaos.

As Jack vows to bring Ricky Jr home, Patrick suggests Denise needs to find someone to talk some sense into Jack. Stacey and Denise later join forces to get Martin to speak to Jack about coming to terms with Lily keeping the baby, but how will this go?

5. Emma Harding is back

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At the school, Lola's mum Emma approaches Lexi in the playground.

After some comforting words to her oblivious granddaughter, Emma heads to Fox & Hair, where she books an appointment for tomorrow, and specifically asks for Lola.

6. Denise struggles to resist Ravi

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Stressed over the Ricky Jr situation, Denise is offered a shoulder to cry on by flirty Ravi. However, when she arrives home to tearful Amy, she feels guilty about enjoying Ravi's attention again.

Patrick is also worried about the growing distance between Jack and Denise and offers some romantic advice. Jack takes the hint and invites Denise to a day date when the kids are out, but soon finds himself distracted by Ricky Jr again.

Denise and and Kim decide to have a night out to cheer her up, and Ravi is delighted when they turn up at Walford East for drinks.

7. Sonia gets a new lodger

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Reiss tries to help Sonia with her money problems by suggesting she gets a lodger.

As Sonia enthuses about her evening with Reiss, Kathy muses that he might have wanted to be her lodger.

Reiss thinks he's in with a chance when Sonia's prospective lodgers are not quite what she was looking for. That's until the final candidate, Jed, gets Sonia's seal of approval.

8. Zack tries to support Whitney

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Zack is reminded of his financial obligations to Whitney and their baby.

Wanting to help Whitney from the sidelines, Zack buys a buggy and asks Kat to give it to her – without unveiling his involvement.

Kat agrees but struggles to understand why Zack won't be there for the baby when he clearly cares.

9. Whitney gets devastating news

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Whitney is panicked when she experiences some spotting, and Kat offers to go with her to the hospital to get checked out.

At the hospital, Dr Lane tells Whitney that her ultrasound has flagged up a situation with the baby.

Whitney is dazed following the news she received and is further concerned when Zack doesn't answer her calls.

Following some encouragement from Kat, Zack heads over to Whitney's place straight away and profusely apologises for everything. Whitney then tells him the news about the baby, but how will he apply the same honesty?

10. Zack confides in Sam

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At Peggy's, Zack is worried as to why Sam stayed in Walford and panics about the cause of her stress.

When he tries to probe further, Zack ends up saying to much – arousing Sam's suspicions. Sam eventually realises the text from the GUM clinic was about Zack, and he confirms that he's HIV positive.

Wanting to support him, Sam encourages Zack to talk about his diagnosis and how she can be there for him.

Opening up, Zack admits he's feeling deep shame and terrified about the stigma surrounding HIV. However, he infuriates Sam by admitting that he's not picked up his meds and still hasn't told Whitney what's going on, either.

11. Emma gets a shock over Lola

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Lola starts back at work and welcomes new client Emma to her chair. She doesn't recognise her mum, and Emma doesn't let on about their true connection.

Before the appointment, Lola starts to feel unwell, and Denise steps in, explaining that she's got some health problems.

Afterwards, Emma gets a shock when she watches Lola's latest vlog,

Later in the week, Emma returns to Fox & Hair on the pretence of needing a nail appointment and quizzes Lola. As they discuss her vlog, Lola lets slip that a girl at school has been nasty to Lexi about the videos and upset her.

12. Reiss is jealous of Jed

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Sonia's faith in lodger Jed is shaken by a discovery.

Reiss dares to hope she'll evict him afterwards, but Jed manages to turn the situation around.

Frustrated, Reiss continues to be jealous of Jed as he fights for Sonia's attention.

13. Martin ponders an exit

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Martin is offered a few weeks' well-paid work in Turkey.

Worried about being away from Lily at such a tricky time, Martin braces himself to tell Stacey his plans.

EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer.

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