"My daughters alive?" (PICTURES)

Shirley will help Dean find his daughter Jade next week. Dean will find out that Shabnam lied and his daughter is alive out there, somewhere.

Dean is keen to track his daughter down but Shirley is initially and lies to Dean, saying there is no way to find her.

Dean doesn't know that his mother is actually planning to see Jade herself before telling him anything.

When Buster (Karl Howman) confronts Shirley about her behaviour, he is shocked to learn that she did meet Dean's daughter. With emotions running high, Shirley comes clean about her fears, prompting Buster to take surprising action.

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Shirley prepares to confide in Buster

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Shirley opens up about her fears

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Shirley opens up about her fears

Dean later hears the row going on between Shirley and Buster and angrily confront the pair to find out what they are hiding from him.

Fuming, Dean gives Shirley some home truths about her parenting and heads to Blades, where he finally snaps before breaking down in Buster's arms.

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Dean gives Shirley some home truths

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Dean breaks down in Buster's arms

Shirley starts to have second thoughts about not helping Dean and after reminiscing about the past with Denise, she makes a big decision.

After getting some cash, Shirley meets Dean at Blades and tells him she will stand by him if he wants to meet his daughter.

However, when the pair arrive at the address, Shirley asks Jade's foster father for a DNA test so they can prove Dean is actually her father. Will he agree?

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Dean quizzes Shirley about her visit

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Dean quizzes Shirley about her visit

EastEnders airs these scenes on Thursday, June 18 at 7.30pm BBC One.