Cindy Beale issues ultimatum to Lauren Branning as she makes horrifying discovery in EastEnders
CINDY Beale will issue an ultimatum to Lauren Branning as she’s set to make a horrifying discovery in EastEnders.
The Beale family have been embroiled with secrets as Cindy (Michelle Collins) carries on her affair with Junior (Micah Balfour) on the BBC One soap.
She offered Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) some illegal pills to keep her quiet, but things are set to take a drastic turn.
Lauren is struggling with her withdrawal symptoms but refuses Cindy’s offer of more pills in EastEnders.
When her symptoms worsen, an oblivious Peter (Thomas Law) will rush her to the hospital as she Lauren panics.
Although she fears that she’s hurt the baby, a medical scan from the doctors will confirm that the expectant child is okay.
Despite offering her pills, Cindy will be left horrified as she realises that Lauren is using drugs whilst she is pregnant.
She will then corner Lauren away from her husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) and her son Peter.
In true Cindy fashion, she is set to have a vicious showdown with Lauren.
After the pair argue out their feelings, Cindy will threaten her with a disastrous ultimatum.
Either Lauren tells Peter the truth about her pain and addiction, or she will tell him everything.
Later, Cindy is set to pile even more pressure on Lauren whilst Peter remains oblivious to what’s really going on.
He is set to confide in his dad as he’s worried about Lauren’s mood swings, thinking it’s just the hormones.
Ian will suggest to cheer her up by popping the question and declaring his love in a big way.
He thinks it will show Lauren that he wants to stick around and co-parent their child properly this time around.
What will Lauren Do? Will Peter find out the truth?
Lauren Branning's biggest EastEnders storylines
Since debuting in 2006, Lauren Branning’s had her fair share of drama in Albert Square.
She’s been played by two actresses – originally Madeline Duggan and then Jacqueline Jossa from 2010 onwards.
Let’s take a look back at some of Lauren’s biggest EastEnders storylines.
- Who ran over Max?: Early on in Lauren’s tenure, the soap had a whodunnit which saw Max (Jake Wood) run over by an unknown driver. It was later revealed that Lauren, his daughter, was the culprit.
- Friendships with Lucy Beale and Whitney Dean: Throughout her teenage years, Lauren developed close friendships with both Lucy and Whitney. Both bonds would have ramifications for her later life. She had a son with Lucy’s twin brother Peter and also had an affair with Zack (James Farrar) – Whitney’s fiancee – prompting her to leave the Square for good.
- Alcoholism: Lauren began binge drinking to cope with stress from her mum Tanya (Jo Joyner) battling cancer. This later expanded into a long-term addiction storyline.
- Relationship with Joey Branning: In 2012, Lauren embarked on one of her more controversial storylines – a sexual relationship with Joey Branning (David Witts), her first cousin.
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