Photo spoiler: Shabnam makes plans

Shabs comes to realise she just can't live with the lie about Arthur's dad anymore. When she talks to Kush about it he drops a bombshell. He wants to leave Albert Square. She's taken aback, but agrees to discuss it with him later.

When Kush fails to show up later on, it doesn't take long for Shabs to work out he's gone with Martin and Arthur to see Stacey. When he eventually gets home she tells he needs to be a part of his son's life. Despite Kush protesting, Shabnam's had enough. She's made the decision to leave him. *Sob*.

After an emotional exit, Shabs heads back to the comfort of her old pad. She leans on Tam and tells him that not only has she left her hubby, she's also going back to Pakistan. Cue Mas and Carmel, who thought they'd have a bit of privacy back at home!

Masood is devastated that his daughter's marriage has fallen apart and defends Kush. When Carmel steps in though, and tells him the truth about her son and Stacey, he changes his mind! It doesn't take long for him to ignore Shabs' request to leave it to her, and storms over to see his less than perfect son in law. Best way to solve issues in Albert Square? Well with one's fists of course! 

What will Shabnam decide to do? Can she really tear herself away from her family, the man she loves, and the daughter she's so recently found? 

Find out in the week commencing 1st February,