But while on a new path to a better life, she found herself tempted by Shirley’s (Linda Henry) vodka, and poured herself a glass to prove that she could just have one.
She had to come clean as her fiesty mother-in-law caught her red handed, leading to the couple to make to a big decision to give up The Vic.
Living above a pub would have made things harder for the recovering alcoholic to give it all up, but the fan-favourite couple have proved once again they can conquer anything life throws at them.
EastEnders continues next Monday at 7:30pm on BBC One.