Stacey Branning makes shock Archie confession

Stacey Branning has handed herself in to the police over Archie Mitchell's murder.

The shock storyline twist took place in Monday night's episode (March 24), just when it seemed like Stacey was in the clear.

The latest visit to Walford saw Stacey finally able to come out of hiding, as Janine Butcher had kept her promise and withdrawn false claims about being stabbed by her.

Unfortunately, Stacey soon realised that she was right to be hesitant over returning to Albert Square, as some of the locals like Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) failed to give her a warm welcome back.

When Stacey later had a heart-to-heart with Dot Branning, it hit home that her late husband Bradley paid the ultimate price for her sins.

Haunted by her guilt, Stacey called the police and finally made things right by confessing that she was responsible for Archie's demise at Christmas 2009.

Stacey appears on screen again in Tuesday's episode (March 25), which explores the aftermath of her big decision.

Stacey to make another big decision

Stacey Branning has another important decision to make on EastEnders next week in the aftermath of Janine Butcher's murder trial.

Viewers have been wondering what the future holds for Stacey (Lacey Turner) after a jury found Janine not guilty in Thursday night's episode.

In the next visit to Walford on Monday (March 24), it's revealed that Janine has kept her promise to Kat Moon by dropping her false claims about being stabbed by Stacey.

The news means that Stacey can be on Albert Square without having to hide herself away, but as she comes face-to-face with many of its residents, not all of them give her a warm welcome back.

Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) is particularly unhappy as she is still unable to forgive Stacey for killing Archie.
A busy day for Stacey sees her attempt to make things right between Bianca (Patsy Palmer) and Kat after they fall out over the lies that Kat told about Alice.

Stacey also clears things up with her ex-lover Max (Jake Wood), making it clear that they'll only ever be friends despite their recent kiss.
Next on Stacey's list of people to see is Dot Branning (June Brown) and when the pair have a heart-to-heart, it hits home to Stacey that her late husband Bradley has had to pay for her sins.

Haunted by her mistakes, Stacey begins to wonder whether she can really stay on the Square and makes a big decision. What will she do?

EastEnders airs these scenes on Monday (March 24) at 8pm on BBC One.