Having persuaded Ian (Adam Woodyatt) to invest in his fictional property deal, Max (Jake Wood) hopes to coax a tidy sum of money from the chippy owner with the view to paying Phil (Steve McFadden) what he's owed and, in turn, settling his own debts.
With Ian having complicated the situation by involving Masood (Nitin Ganatra), Max begins to panic but Phil insists that he can't back out when he's so close to striking gold.
In The Vic, Ian and Masood turn up with a briefcase and as Ian's about to sign Max's fake property contract, he jots 'Mickey Mouse' on the dotted line.
Humiliated in front of the locals, Max and Phil know that Ian was their last chance - and that their money troubles are about to spiral out of control.
EastEnders airs tonight at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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