EastEnders Mick Carter was off to a shaky start in his return to Walford. He was angry, hurt and confused by Lindas actions, and things nearly boiled over when he came face to face with Stuart Highway. Could he
Mick popped up in the barrel store without warning after his release, and he admitted to Linda hed kept his return a secret because he wasnt sure the welcome hed get – alluding to the fact his wife has failed to visit him for weeks. Linda tried to reassure him by telling him shed explain all in good time, but Micks menacing glare said more than his words.
He was suspicious, noticing changes around the pub, coming to realise Stuart had been working behind the bar. Later, Kim let slip Stuart had even briefly moved into the gaff.
The revelation led to a fiery confrontation with Linda who desperately tried to get him to see what shed done was for the greater good. But Mick wasnt having any of it.
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He went to face off with the man whod been muscling in on his life, heading to Dots for a cosy chat over a cuppa and a piece of cake as he sent Stuart death stares across the table.
Stuart goaded him, telling him hed seen Lindas scars that were very well hidden, trying to lead Mick into believing hed slept with Linda, and it was clear Mick was trying desperately to keep his anger in check. But he issued Stuart with a chilling warning with Dot looking on.
There are things I need to do when Im out. When you get something in your head, you cant stop thinking about it, he said, as he shook Stuarts hand with a knowing look. For once, the smug smile was wiped from Stuarts face as he saw a glimpse of his own future in Micks eyes and realised it might be quite short.
With a body bag turning up in Walford, could Mick be about to get the ultimate revenge on Stuart?
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