EastEnders legend Shane Richie has teased a reunion between Alfie Moon and Kat Slater as they find themselves in each other's arms once more next week. Kat, played by Jessie Wallace, is distraught ahead of the social services meeting concerning Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) and continues to ignore Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright). Alfie pleads with Stacey for peace and spins a tale to arrange a meeting between Kat and the Slaters at The Vic.
Upon her arrival, Kat is livid at being tricked, but Alfie delivers a heartfelt plea and they make amends. After Kat expresses her gratitude to Alfie, Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) comments on their palpable chemistry, leading Alfie to confess his lingering feelings for Kat. Following a challenging morning at the flat, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) offers Alfie some guidance on handling the delicate situation with Kat.
At the social services meeting, Kat is heartbroken by Tommy's coldness towards her and worries they may never regain custody of their son. However, the social worker suggests they can start working towards bringing Tommy home. Alfie assures the social worker of their desperate wish to have Tommy home for Christmas and even manages to connect with their son slightly, ending the session on an upbeat note.
Back at the flat, a thankful Kat surprises Alfie with a kiss. Discussing the surprise kiss, Shane revealed: "Alfie didn't see it coming at all! When they get back, he can see Kat is a bit gooey-eyed, but he i.