Phil Mitchell is in for a blast from his past when he comes face to face with Mel Owen over 15 years after she departed Walford with his money in EastEnders. And when he discovers that she was on the hunt for his now missing son Ben, he wants to speak with Ciara Maguire who is pulling her strings.
Fans watched as Mel tried to prise the case of money from Ben as he departed for Calais. He refused but when he reached customs, he discovered that the money had already been taken and replaced with newspapers.
He decided to start his new life regardless but Ciara was watching. When Ciara then confronts Mel over the current whereabouts of the money, Mel swears that she was sure Ben had it but she is tasked once more with finding out where it has ended up.
Later, Phil and the rest of the men involved with the ill fated heist come out of hiding and reconvene to discuss what is going on and who has the cash but they seem no further forward.
Phil then discovers that Mel was back and asking about Ben and, not knowing where his son is or how much danger he is in, Phil tries to get in touch with Mel.
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She later surprises him by turning up at his house and there is tension between the pair as Phil realises that she must know something about Ben. But what answers will he get from her and will they be allies or enemies in the struggle for the missing money?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday 23rd January at 7:30pm on BBC One.
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