EASTENDERS fans are certain a beloved character will return - and in time for an important show landmark. Mick Carter - played by Danny Dyer - exited the BBC soap after nine years in December 2022 when he vanished at sea . The fan favourite was believed to have tragically lost his life after trying to save childhood sweetheart Linda (Kellie Bright) and new wife Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks).
Although both women survived, Janine wound up in prison for her actions against Linda. Meanwhile, Mick was declared dead by police after his wallet washed up to shore. His disappearance has significantly impacted Linda, especially as the pair had been planning to reunite and work on their strained marriage .
In an attempt to cope, the pub landlady, who has battled alcohol addiction, reverted to the bottle. Monday’s episode revealed a further insight into Linda’s internal struggles, as she shared she was still dreaming of Mick. Revealing the details to her son Johnny (Charlie Suff), the grieving former wife shared: “I dreamt about your Dad last night, that’s all.
“Probably because Ollie’s been talking about him all weekend. It was just, I don’t know, so vivid. “It was just me and him in a park, somewhere, near a lake or a pond.
“He was throwing stones into the water - and we had some chips. I don’t know why we had chips. “I could feel the sun on my face, we were happy and we were together.
It felt so real.” Linda faced further trauma when Bernie Taylor (Clair Norr.
