Jean Slater is close to death after hearing Sean's horrific confession on Friday night's EastEnders.
The pair are on a trip away from Walford in the countryside when disaster strikes in the middle of nowehere.
Jean can't wait to finally spend some time with her son in a remote farmhouse, but feels upset when a clump of her hair falls out.
While mother and son are out for a country walk , Jean cuts her leg badly but brushes off the injury.
She insists there is nothing wrong but starts to lose strength and collapses.
Sean realises how severe the situation is as his mum, who is having chemotherapy for cancer, starts to fade.
EastEnders spoilers: Sean makes devastating confession to Jean on her deathbed
Realising his mum might not have long left to live, Sean decides to confess his darkest secret.
Believing that Jean is on her deathbed, Sean manages to conjure up the courage to make a shock confession.
After hearing Sean's horrifying secret, weak Jean begins to lose consciousness.
Jean is left fighting for her life in the middle of nowhere with no one around to help.
Desperate Sean frantically tries to call an ambulance but he struggles to get a phone signal.
Frightened Jean wakes up in a worrying situation.
Sean manages to get hold of Stacey and reveals their mum is in serious trouble.
He urges his sister to come immediately, so she realises something is badly wrong and races to them.
Will poor Jean die?
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Monday and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm
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