Given the skeletons currently rattling around in her own closet, EastEnders’ Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) isn’t exactly in a position to be making threats right now.
However, that’s exactly what she does in the BBC soap later this month, when she walks back on her deal with Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa).
As fans know, pregnant Lauren has been secretly battling an addiction to prescription medication. When Cindy found out, she used it as leverage to stop Lauren from revealing what she knew about her involvement in Kojo Asare’s (Dayo Koleosho) recent accident.
To help keep Lauren quiet, Cindy started supplying her with p.i.l.l.s.
But in scenes to air next week, Cindy is horrified to learn Lauren is pregnant and has been putting her baby at risk by continuing to take the painkillers.
She makes the discovery after Lauren collapses as she tries to withdraw from her m.e.d.s.
Her partner Peter Beale (Thomas Law) rushes her to hospital for a scan, which fortunately confirms everything is ok with the baby.
When Cindy later hears about Lauren’s pregnancy, they have a vicious showdown, during which Cindy delivers an ultimatum – either Lauren tells Peter the truth, or she will…
The following day, a worried Lauren’s erratic behaviour continues to concern Peter, who seeks advice from dad Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt).
Cindy continues piling on the pressure on Lauren, who is at breaking point.
But will Cindy really risk everything by exposing Lauren’s secret, knowing the truth about Kojo’s accident could lead her family to her affair with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour)?
