EASTENDERS fans were left gobsmacked as ANOTHER legend stormed back onto the Square.
His epic return comes after a shocking shooting left Zoe Slater fighting for her life.
EastEnders viewers watched Zoe Slater’s comeback episode after 20 years away
An emotional Kat finally reunited with Zoe and begged her to stay
long-awaited return as Zoe has already stirred up emotional chaos.
But the tension exploded when a stray bullet tore through during a heated showdown – leaving viewers desperate to know who’s been hit.
And just when you thought the drama couldn’t get any thicker, a second iconic face made a jaw-dropping comeback.
Tonight’s episode revealed that Zoe was the victim of an accidental shooting after a fight broke out between Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara).
As Zoe fights for her life in the hospital, Kat () fears that Zoe is running from someone who is determined to harm her.
When Zoe’s phone rang, Kat picked up, wanting answers.
It was revealed that Max Branning () is the person who has been calling Zoe.
However, Max didn’t say a thing, leaving Kat unaware he was on the phone, as she fears for her daughter’s safety.
But why is Max calling Zoe?
Max’s return is sure to send shockwaves through the Square and Branning family.
viewers watched Kat reunite with her missing daughter Zoe – 20 years after she left for a new life in .
Even though Kat begged her to stay, Zoe didn’t want to drag her new brothers into her mess of a life – but will her life-threatening injury change things?
Executive Producer teased: “As Zoe makes her dramatic return to , more than one secret in her past will come to light as we look to explore the reasons behind her return, and what has happened in the past 20 years to make her the person she is today.”
(Pierre Moullier) has also moved back onto the Square – and has already caused so much drama.
After his sister Lauren Branning () took him in, Oscar stole a van, robbed Patrick Trueman () and stole a gun.
Can Max help his son stay out of trouble?
Or will they join forces and become the ultimate double act, causing chaos for the Walford residents?
EastEnders continues Thursday on BBC iPlayer at 6am and BBC One at 7:30pm.
Zoe was revealed as the victim of the shooting
Max Branning was revealed as the guy ringing Zoe – but how do they know each other? 
