Vile Max’s next step brings him closer to doom as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next

Families are in turmoil (Picture: BBC) EastEnders have lined up a proposal, two families in turmoil and a covert operation for next week. As the Carter clan remains divided, Max Branning (Jake Wood) proposes to Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), but will their happy news bring the family back together? Suki and Eve Panesar-Unwin’s (Balvinder Sopal and Heather Peace) adoption journey may have seemed tumultuous, but it’s been a cake walk compared to what they face this week – can their marriage survive what’s to come? Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) are forced to pretend they’re engaged after the former and her bestie, Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) nearly blow up a meeting between the latter and an investor, but how will Vinny feel when the charade is over? Elsewhere, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) finds a kindred spirit in Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) sets his sights on winning back the heart of Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughan) and Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness) is officially made a Slater. Shall we get going? Monday, November 16 Max pops the question (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) arrives home with Lee Carter’s (Danny Hatchard) baby and opts to stay with Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) before Jess (Emma Lau) arrives in Walford to meet the baby, give Lee an ultimatum and later offer Nancy a fresh start with her, while Max battles with his guilt over his recent actions and his desire to propose to Linda, ultimately asking her to marry him. When Mo Harris (Laila Morse) recruits Josh to help redecorate the Vic and Oscar volunteers in an effort to win him back, Max tries to warn him away, worried he could reveal the truth about Zoe Slater’s (Michelle Ryan) death, while Sean Slater (Rob Kazinsky) encourages him to follow his heart. Meanwhile, Suki and Eve’s family life is thrown into turmoil, while Gemma Hawkins (Patricia Potter) looks forward to the official launch of her book club. Tuesday, November 17 The big day arrives for Eve and Suki (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Suki arranges a final meeting between Ria (Aaria Sharma) and Harleen (Taniya Jamil) on the final day of the hearing, unbeknownst to to Eve, before making a passionate plea in court. Lee’s birthday is rocked by two big announcements: Nancy, Jess and the baby moving to Dover and Linda and Max’s engagement, and his birthday soon becomes a joint celebration, while Cindy seethes at Max’s news and colludes with Ravi, later peacefully presenting Max with paperwork that he signs. Elsewhere, Penny and Gina investigate Vinny’s odd behaviour, and the book club gets underway. Wednesday, November 18 Gina and Penny go undercover (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Gina and Penny track Vinny to Knight Fusion where he’s taking part in a clandestine meeting, though they’ve got the wrong end of the stick: it’s an investor. When the investor presumes that Vinny and Penny are engaged, all three are forced to play along. Also, Oscar ensnares Peter and Louie Beale (Thomas Law and Jake McNalley) in his scheme to win Josh back, and Cindy crosses Max and Linda. Thursday, November 19 Jasmine is officially a Slater (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Jasmine is heartened when Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) gives her confirmation that she’s now, officially, a Slater. Vinny realises after pretending to be engaged to Penny that he actually does want to marry her. As well, Eve remains ice cold with Suki, later heading out to take her mind off everything that’s happened to them this week. Deals of the Day 14,500 five-star reviews later, this cult sleep spray is discounted for Black Friday Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday Arrow MORE: Desperate Suki’s final passionate plea may be too late in EastEnders Arrow MORE: Linda drink aftermath and hospital dash confirmed as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next Arrow MORE: Is Mick really dead in EastEnders? Latest twist explained The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.