The search for missing Bailey Baker continues on EastEnders next week, as the Taylors and the Bakers fear the worst.
In recent scenes, 11-year-old Bailey, daughter of Mitch Baker, ran away from home after realising the extent of their money issues.
Believing she could fend for herself and that her family would cope better without her, she packed her things and fled.
In devastating scenes, Bailey left with her dog Banjo after realising stepmother Karen was skipping meals just to make sure the kids were fed - with no money coming in at all.
After overhearing Karen and Mitch rowing over their situation, she lied about where she was heading before leaving her family a note.
In the following episodes, her family have stepped up the search for her and have even faced police questioning.
Next week, spoilers confirm that someone manages to track the youngster down - but will she return home?
It comes after a group of teens steal Bailey's bag from the underpass she is sleeping under with Banjo.
When the dog sets chase, it appears he is attacked with Bailey's brother Keegan managing to find him while searching for his missing sibling.
He's worried when he sees Banjo is injured, while Bailey continues her own search for her beloved pooch.
It's then that she's approached by an unknown man, who introduces himself as Reg.
The mystery newcomer claims to be a friend of Bailey's late mother Dinah, and it appears Bailey stays with him.
As Mitch and Karen continue their search for their missing daughter, they receive a phone call that leaves them hopeful.
It's Reg, and he tells them that Bailey is with him leading to the pair racing to meet him.
But will Bailey return home?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.
