EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders delivered the daddy of all twists in today's episode (November 15) as it turns out Keanu Taylor isn't Albie's biological father – Phil is.
Sharon's life was changed forever in Wednesday's visit to Walford when she attended a hospital appointment to follow up on Albie's results.
Sharon heard how Albie has a rare genetic disease called Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), but it wasn't deemed to be a concern at this current moment in time.
The AATD gene had to be passed down from both parents, leaving Sharon gobsmacked when she learned that, while she was a carrier, Keanu was not.
Sharon was left in no uncertain terms that this meant Albie was Phil's son, kicking off a brand new twist for her in the lead-up to Christmas.
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Here, Letitia Dean explains her reaction to it, and what the future now holds for Sharon, Keanu and Phil.
Sharon had the shock of her life tonight as it was revealed that Phil is Albie’s biological dad. How is she feeling?
"She’s in total disbelief, she just cannot believe it. Not for one moment since she did the original paternity test has she ever considered that Phil could be his dad."
How did you react when you found out this twist?
"Oh, it’s a great surprise and one that makes so much sense. Sharon and Phil have such a history together. In one way it feels like it’s brought their story full circle, but in another it feels like their story has only just begun. It is going to be interesting to see how it all plays out."
Does Sharon feel obliged to tell Phil?
"She doesn’t know what to do – she’s absolutely floored! Sharon and Keanu have only just rekindled their engagement after months of an off and on relationship, and she knows full well that this news will blow that apart.
"On the other hand, there is such a mutual respect between Sharon and Phil, and deep down I don’t think she could or would want to keep this news from him, but he also doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to parenting so she’s worried about the influence he could have on Albie. The stakes are so high as she could stand to lose Keanu if she admits the truth."
Historically, Phil has always wanted a child with Sharon. How do you think he would react if he found out the news?
"Family is everything to Phil. Sharon knows that once this secret is out, there is no turning back."
Does Sharon turn to anyone for support?
"She turns to Zack for support. She trusts her brother implicitly, and he’s probably the only person she can share this news with."
What advice does he give her?
"Sharon feels like the family plans she has worked so hard to rebuild are all about to come tumbling down. Zack helps her view the situation from a different angle, but ultimately only Sharon can decide what’s best for her and her son."
Last year, Sharon made it known to Phil that she still loved him before Keanu unexpectedly returned to Walford. Do you think this news could pull Phil and Sharon closer together again?
"This has come as a total shock for Sharon and right now she is planning to marry Keanu and Phil is happy with Kat."
EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer.
