EastEnders airs Ash Panesar exit - as she paves the way for Suki's affair

Nish worked out her plan and threatened her, leaving Suki feeling trapped. And as the BBC soap returned, Nish tried to convince Ash to stay as she was packing to leave, wanting her close by as it hadn't been long since he was released from prison. As an uneasy Suki walked in, Ash was still upset over her words the day before.

Later, after saying her goodbyes to nurse and colleague Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy), Ash had a chat with Eve, complaining over her mum's behaviour. But as Eve gently pointed out that Suki only wanted to look out for her, and Ash wished she could talk more openly with her mum, Eve added that there was no time like the present to give this a try.

So Ash went to see Suki, and explained how all she had ever wanted was her mum's support, back when she came out as bisexual and again now as she planned to fly the nest. Suki told Ash that she was indeed proud of her, referencing her own lack of freedom before urging her daughter not to worry about her.

This led Ash to seek out Nish, explaining that she couldn't put her life on hold to make up for lost time with him. She then urged him to give Suki more responsibilities with the businesses she had built up herself, as she wasn't going to remain happy playing wife at home.

This soon paid off, as when the family gathered to bid Ash farewell, Nish pointed to another packed suitcase and informed Suki that she was off to Leeds for some meetings.

Oblivious over her connection to Eve, Nish revealed he had asked her to join Suki. As Suki thanked her daughter and everyone waved Ash goodbye, Eve quietly told Suki that Nish had given her one simple instruction, to take care of his wife - something she was more than happy to do.

But will Nish uncover the truth?

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