Grant Mitchel l is facing a tragic choice on EastEnders - save his brother, or be there for his best friend's death? Amid Nigel Bates' imminent death, it's become clear to everyone that Grant's brother, Phil, isn't coping. In fact, Grant and Billy Mitchell are both concerned he might try to commit suicide again. The last time Grant ( Ross Kemp ) was in Walford, Phil (Steve McFadden) was struggling so much with his mental health that he tried to take his own life. After that, he threw himself