Martin Fowler is left seriously injured on next week's EastEnders when a dangerous job spirals out of control.
The fruit and vet seller made a surprise return to Albert Square last week after daughter Bex's harrowing suicide attempt.
But his presence in Walford comes at a price, as Ben blackmails Martin to do his bidding by threatening to expose Stacey for attacking Phil.
Martin struggles to balance looking after his daughter while keeping in Ben's good books, which ultimately proves a recipe for disaster.
Trying to prove himself, Martin tells Ben he doesn’t need any back-up when they discuss the upcoming collection job.
Ben has been running a dodgy loan shark business and uses Martin to collect the takings from his 'punters'.
There are also problems on the Square for Martin when Ian is left unimpressed with the takings from the stall.
With the stress of the situation proving too much for Martin he lashes out at Ian in a fit of rage.
Later on, things get even worse for Martin when he misses Bex’s mental health appointment.
Martin is then badly injured when a pick-up with Ben's pal Tubbs spirals out of control.
Back on the Square, Sonia is alarmed when she sees the extent of Martin’s injuries and demands that he goes to A&E.
Martin refuses to get treatment for his injuries as he fears he will be caught out.
Meanwhile, Sonia grows increasingly agitated with Martin’s lack of consideration for Bex.
The concerned father pleads for her forgiveness - but will he be rumbled?
* EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.
