Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual assault.
EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders' couple Yolande and Patrick Trueman will be going through a rough patch in their relationship in upcoming scenes.
The BBC One soap is airing a heartbreaking moments for Yolande and Patrick following last year's challenging events. After Yolande was sexually assaulted by Pastor Clayton and opened up to Patrick, the pair have remained united but a new subplot is set to reveal the hidden truth.
Next week, Yolande is hurt when Patrick makes excuses to get out of giving her a massage.
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Disheartened about the state of her relationship and worried things between her and Patrick will never be the same, Yolande confides in Denise Fox.
Denise tries her best to support Yolande and Patrick through this crisis, but she won't be the only one helping the pair.
Yolande has a drink with Kat Slater and Elaine Knight, with the three women having a heart to heart about their respective relationship problems.
Kat is having a hard time trusting Alfie Moon and considers calling off the wedding, while Elaine suspects George is cheating on her after finding out he visited his ex-wife at Christmas.
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During their chat, Elaine gives her friends pause for thought, but what will Yolande do?
Later on, Patrick reveals an ace up his sleeve when he makes a grand gesture for his partner.
EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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EastEnders has been working on Yolande's story with guidance from End Violence Against Women Coalition and Hourglass, which provides specialist services and resources for women of all ages and backgrounds, who have experienced any form of violence.
More information is available from Rape Crisis England and Wales, who work towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
