EastEnders spoilers follow.
Denise Fox has an important decision to make in a new look at tonight's EastEnders.
A first-look photo from Friday's (October 23) episode offers a hint at what's to come following Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) bombshell offer over baby Raymond.
Earlier this week, Phil refused to back down when Ellie Nixon (Mica Paris) warned that he'd only get custody of Raymond if he paid her £150,000 to go away.
Phil ultimately agreed with son Ben that giving into Ellie's demand wouldn't get rid of her, telling her instead: "If you want a war, you got one!"
However, Phil's hopes of winning a court battle for Raymond's custody against Ellie hit an immediate road bump when his lawyer Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) got involved.
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Ritchie shared the disappointing news that Phil would never be able to win over a judge because of his long criminal rap sheet.
Refusing to give up, Phil decided that he would be able to get Raymond away from Ellie if he joined forces with the baby's mum, Denise Fox (Diane Parish).
Phil offered to be a "silent partner" in a court battle against Ellie – he'd back her 100% and even agree to pay all of her legal feels if she were to agree to take on Ellie for custody.
Should they win, Phil offered to let Denise handle the child's upbringing so long as he could be involved in their son's life.
In Friday's episode, Denise and her boyfriend Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) will have a very difficult decision to make as they debate whether they can trust Phil.
With Jack already having suspicions over Phil's dodgy dealings, will he be able to go along with any possible deal Denise and Phil might strike?
EastEnders airs these scenes on Friday at 8.05pm on BBC One.
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