There's rarely a dull moment on Eastenders but it seems things are about to get even more complicated in the run-up to Christmas. The festive season is traditionally a time for dramatic soap scenes and it's going to be a tough time for some of Albert Square's residents. It's thought that Dean Wicks will finally get his comeuppance while his mother Shirley and brother Mick work on their troubled relationship. Mick and Shirley grow closer Abi Branning continues to drift from her family and this leads to 'dark' times for the teenager while her grandmother Cora is still at loggerheads with most of her former friends. Another focus is the custody battle between Dean and Shabnam as they fight for who should look after their daughter Jade and that gets even messier when Mick and Ronnie get involved. Fans of the show will know that Stacey Slater has a secret that is linked to a key which has been kept under wraps. The secret behind the key is finally revealed However, scenes involving Stacey, Martin, Kush and Shabnam will be aired at Halloween, with the truth about the key coming to light. This story will continue on and more revelations will be screened as part of the soap's Christmas storyline.