EastEnders to embark on abuse storyline?

Tonight we see Ronnie reveal to Dean that Roxy was involved in the plan that see the pair run away to Paris with Ronnie's husband Charlie. Dean seemed a little annoyed but we later see him tend to Roxy's hair and "accidentally" burn her with hair straighteners, but was it an accident?

We told you yesterday that Linda will get her justice this Christmas when the big storyline will revolve around the Carter family.

Nothing has yet been confirmed by EastEnders but it would seem quite fitting in the lead up to his character getting his comeuppance over the festive period and also, domestic abuse is always an important topic to tackle in a soap.

The unexpected incident is eerily-timed as next week's episodes mark one year since Dean raped Linda Carter at the Queen Vic. He is still yet to face punishment for his actions after the authorities failed to pursue the case against him.
Matt Di Angelo, who plays Dean, returned to EastEnders in early 2014 on a one-year contract. He later signed another 12-month deal, keeping Dean on the Square for until at least Christmas or even the new year. What do you think?