Panesar Heartbreak Following Ben Mitchell Betrayal

Jags Panesar is currently in prison for a crime he didn't commit, but when an altercation inside led to Jags needing protection, Kheerat made a deal with Ben to ensure his brothers safety, and next week the businessman hands over the arranged fee.

When Ben and Kheerat discuss Jags' situation in the café, Sharon walks in and Ben makes his feelings clear towards her, but Kheerat remains quiet over his ongoing romance with the gym owner.

Later, the Panesar's hear the wonderful news that Habiba has given birth to the baby, but Suki is furious when she discovers that Kheerat has been paying her rent.

Fed up with his mother's interference, Kheerat decides to do what he wants and asks Sharon to go away with him overnight.

Unfortunately Kheerat's romance is the complete opposite of Ben's who strongly believes his husband is having an affair with Whitney.

When Ben confronts Whitney in the market over her secret meetings with Callum, she urges him to talk to his husband.

Taking her advice on board, Ben demands answers from his husband, but Callum's response leaves him upset and he heads off to drown his sorrows.

Slightly drunk, Ben gets on his phone to arrange the protection for Jags, but when he spots Kheerat and Sharon together he makes a call that changes everything.

The following morning Kheerat arrives home and the arguments between him and his mother continue, and Vinny begs him to make peace.

Realising his romance with Sharon is causing a lot of the problems with his mum, Kheerat tells Sharon that they need to take a break from seeing each other.

Later, Kheerat finally reveals the truth to Ben about his fling with Sharon, but insists the romance is over.

Grateful of Ben's support, Kheerat thanks him for everything he has done to help, but Ben starts to feel guilty over the phone call he made the previous night.

When Kheerat heads home to apologise to Suki, he's shocked to find his mum crying.

Could Ben's change of heart the night before have caused something serious to happen to Jags? And will this reignite the war between the Mitchell's and the Panesar's?

EastEnders air these scenes next week on BBC One and on Monday on BBC iPlayer.