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EastEnders' Phil and Mel to team up next week

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From Digital Spy

EastEnders' Phil Mitchell reluctantly teams up with Mel Owen next week as he desperately tries to track down his missing son Ben.

When Phil (Steve McFadden) finally comes out of hiding later this month, he is rocked by the bombshell that Mel is back in Walford, but soon realises she could actually be quite useful to him.

It's actually Billy who first informs Phil about Mel's reappearance, but the news initially leaves the hard man more fearful for Ben's safety than ever.

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Increasingly worried for Ben after Billy's revelation, Phil uses his cousin's phone to try and arrange a meet-up with Mel – unaware that she's one step ahead and waiting for him at the Mitchells'.

As the pair come face to face, it doesn't take Phil long to realise that Mel could have some crucial information to share regarding Ben's whereabouts – especially after discovering her secret connection to Aidan's ex-wife Ciara.

Taking control of the situation, Phil threatens to go to Ciara himself, but is stopped in his tracks when Mel reveals what's going on with her own son Hunter.

Acknowledging they are in the same boat, Mel and Phil start to see eye to eye as they realise they must work together for the sake of their children.

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Photo credit: BBC
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As they discuss Aidan's dodgy job, the pair come to the conclusion that Mick was most desperate for the money and they should begin their search with him.

Will Mick be able to provide them with the answers they need? Or are they barking up the wrong tree?

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Photo credit: BBC

EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday, January 22 and Tuesday, January 23 on BBC One.


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