EASTENDERS - A surprise face, a runaway - and even more secrets?

What does Rainie know?

So - what does returnee Rainie Cross want with Ian? Or is that, what does Ian want with Rainie?

Seeing her surprise return last night quietened some of the whispers that the secret 'R' on Ian's phone was indeed Ronnie Mitchell. Those speculators were wrong...

Now it could be that Rainie (who we know has a history of problems with drugs) was the one supplying Lucy with cocaine before her murder.

Some fans are even wondering whether Ian is now on the white stuff himself - but I'm thinking that, maybe, the grieving father and Rainie have history from when Ian was living on the streets?

Either way - it could be one or more of these - actress Tanya Franks who plays Rainie has said on the EastEnders Official Website:

"Let's just say it has something to do with the murder. I'm not saying that I am part of the murder and I am not saying that I am not part of the murder. Rainie does have some involvement with Ian Beale. I'm just going to say that, but keep watching."

Rainie's return may also have consequences for other Walford residents...

How will Cora react if she catches a glimpse of her prodigal daughter?

'Enders fans may also remember that it was Rainie's fling with Phil Mitchell that left him hooked on heroin a few years back...

Will Phil resist Rainie, should she make a play for him once again?

I bet Shirley will be thrilled to see her too, especially as Shirl' will be admitting her true feelings to Phil herself, while Sharon is laid up in hospital!

Talking of Sharon, last night, we saw her get attacked in The Albert, while Johnny Carter hid upstairs, too frightened to help.

This, and the added pressures from his mum, Linda, causes the youngest Carter boy to play runaway next week.

Linda is fussing non-stop around Johnny, and when she interferes with his University tutor after learning that he's failed some of his exams, Johnny goes for revenge.

Johnny's off!

Knowing what a terrible singer his mum is - Johnny sets her up at The Vic's karaoke night - resulting in a blazing row between mother and son.

Johnny has finally had enough - and packs his bags.

Will he return?

I can't help but see all of this merge into one - and with it, spill out yet more secrets revolving around the Lucy Beale murder.

Did the same culprit hurt Sharon? Does Johnny know more than he's saying?

As much as all evidence points towards the sacked doormen, maybe they were a red herring?

How much does Rainie know about the night of Good Friday? As tonight she blackmails Ian, as she's the only one to know his real whereabouts while his daughter was being murdered.

So many questions, with so much speculation!

Remember, this is still only the beginning...

Trust no-one EastEnders fans - absolutely no-one!

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