EastEnders reveals emotional new Lauren story in 50 new spoiler pictures
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Next week on EastEnders, Lauren Branning acts on her mother’s instinct as she seeks answers over baby Jimmy at the hospital.
Elsewhere, Stacey Slater’s struggles continue following Martin Fowler’s d.e.a.t.h. Can her loved ones rally round to support her?
Our 50-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.
Monday 19 May: It’s an emotional time for Lauren
She’s struggling with her newborn baby son Jimmy.
Monday 19 May: Peter tries to support Lauren
However, Peter is also feeling anxious after Lauren’s previous experiences with addiction, wondering whether she’ll cope.
Monday 19 May: Lauren heads out with Jimmy
Cindy picks a bad moment to ask Lauren to help her with winning Peter over again.
Monday 19 May: Lauren returns home in despair
The stress becomes too much to deal with.
Monday 19 May: The strain is starting to show for Lauren
Fortunately, help may be at hand.
Monday 19 May: Linda visits
She shows her support for Lauren.
Monday 19 May: Lauren and Linda have a heart-to-heart
They bond over their experiences of addiction.
Monday 19 May: Linda gives Lauren some useful advice
She suggests Lauren should listen to her maternal instinct, which currently suggests that something isn’t right with Jimmy.
Monday 19 May: Kathy and Harvey are loved-up
After the previous week’s events, their relationship is out in the open.
Monday 19 May: Harvey is delighted that he can now be with Kathy properly
But he’s about to face further consequences!
Monday 19 May: Harvey visits the launderette
He gets a frosty response from Lily.
Monday 19 May: Kat also takes a protective stance towards Jean
She tells Harvey that he’s fired.
Monday 19 May: Nigel visits the launderette
He crosses paths with Lily.
Monday 19 May: Yolande gives Nigel some advice
She suggests that Nigel should reach out to Clare, who he’s not currently in contact with.
Tuesday 20 May: Lauren worries about Jimmy
She reflects on Linda’s advice.
Tuesday 20 May: The health visitor, Belinda, comes to see Lauren
Lauren takes this opportunity to raise her concerns.
Tuesday 20 May: Lauren is left upset
Belinda isn’t listening to her.
Tuesday 20 May: Cindy pays a visit to Ian
She’s worried about Lauren and Peter.
Tuesday 20 May: Cindy suggests they should both be supporting Peter
But Ian isn’t keen.
Tuesday 20 May: Lauren feels she isn’t being listened to
She reflects on the difficult visit from Belinda.
Tuesday 20 May: Lauren tries to get a doctors appointment
Peter still isn’t being entirely supportive.
Tuesday 20 May: Peter heads out while Lauren is still on the phone
In the end, Lauren takes Jimmy to the hospital and requests an emergency appointment. She raises the possibility that Jimmy is blind.
Tuesday 20 May: The Slaters are struggling
Kat, Eve, Suki and Alfie step in to support Lily and Freddie, as Stacey won’t leave her bedroom.
Tuesday 20 May: Kat takes charge
Plans are made for a childcare schedule.
Tuesday 20 May: Stacey is brought in on the conversation
The family seek her input.
Tuesday 20 May: Stacey’s reaction worries Kat
Stacey completely dismisses her.
Tuesday 20 May: The group discuss next steps
What will they do?
Wednesday 21 May: Peter and Louie arrive home
They have flowers for Lauren.
Wednesday 21 May: Peter is confused
Lauren and Jimmy are nowhere to be seen.
Wednesday 21 May: Louie innocently mentions that he’s seen Lauren taking drugs
Peter fears the worst, wondering whether Lauren has relapsed.
Wednesday 21 May: Lauren is waiting at the hospital
She wants someone to check Jimmy over.
Wednesday 21 May: Lauren won’t leave without answers
She’s determined that her concerns should be heard.
Wednesday 21 May: Peter joins Lauren at the hospital
He’s received a call from Lauren’s midwife, Hannan.
Wednesday 21 May: Peter continues to doubt Lauren
He wrongly assumes that she’s using again.
Wednesday 21 May: Linda and Ian have joined Peter at the hospital
Peter asked them for moral support amid his concerns for Lauren’s wellbeing.
Wednesday 21 May: Peter is left thoughtful
The hospital team start to take Lauren’s concerns seriously.
Wednesday 21 May: Peter and Lauren finally get answers
They’re told that Jimmy has a severe visual impairment.
Thursday 22 May: Stacey’s struggles continue
She now hasn’t left the house for weeks.
Thursday 22 May: Stacey’s day gets worse
She soon realises that her mobile phone, containing precious memories of Martin, may have dropped into the laundry bag. This puts the device at risk of being damaged and the files lost.
Thursday 22 May: Stacey heads to the launderette
She’s panicking over the contents of the wash.
Thursday 22 May: Stacey’s behaviour takes a concerning turn
Her loved ones fear that she’s having a bipolar episode.
Thursday 22 May: Yolande steps in
She tries to support Stacey.
Thursday 22 May: Stacey is inconsolable
Her loved ones wonder how to get through to her.
Thursday 22 May: Kat and Lily try to stay united
Stacey needs their support.
Thursday 22 May: Stacey comes outside
She sees Lauren arriving home with baby Jimmy.
Thursday 22 May: Stacey approaches Lauren
She shows her support.
Thursday 22 May: Stacey helps Lauren out
They have a chat.
Thursday 22 May: Lauren later takes Jimmy for a walk
She spots Lily on the swings.
Thursday 22 May: Lauren heads over
Another heart-to-heart follows.
Thursday 22 May: Lauren is left feeling hopeful
Her chats with Stacey and Lily prove comforting over the future.