EastEnders fans are in for an emotional storm as Walford gears up for another week of drama. The Beales and Brannings are already tense with Lauren’s sudden wedding plans, but everything explodes when Cindy Beale comes face-to-face with Max Branning. For Cindy, seeing him again brings back the night she lost her son Steven. The fire changed her life, and the pain is fresh once more. Keep scrolling to know more.
Cindy’s Pain Reignites In EastEnders
The residents of Walford were not welcoming to Max Branning. Many residents were not happy to see him back. He has a messy past, and the Beales family are still affected by his presence. When Lucy died, Jane Beale protected her son Bobby by blaming Max for it. His decision had destroyed many lives. Max was wrongly framed for a murder he did not commit. He then wanted revenge. And he blackmailed Steven, Cindy Beale’s son, to set a restaurant on fire. It was Jane and Ian’s restaurant.
However, his plan made things worse. When the flames spread, Jane was trapped inside. And Max had held her hostage so that she couldn’t escape. Steven ran back inside to save her, but he didn’t survive. He was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead. And Cindy couldn’t take it that his son had left him so soon. It was when she blamed Max for her son’s death.
And that scar has never healed to date. Now, after so many years, Cindy still holds grudges against that man. However, things turn worse when Jasmine casually mentions his return to Walford. Cindy gets furious and storms to the Vic. She wants to confront the man she has blamed for everything.
Tensions Boil Over In The Square
Cindy prepares for a showdown. Meanwhile, Lauren struggles with Max, whose return brings more drama after Abi’s death. Max’s return affects Stacey, too. And she soon sees something that shakes her world. She sees Zoe and Max kissing each other.
It takes her back as she didn’t even know if the two even knew each other. It was unexpected for her to see them together. Stacey feels betrayed by Zoe. However, she soon realises that Max is someone who has always been like this. And that he hasn’t changed a bit.
We also saw in flashback scenes how Zoe and Max met at a bar and instantly felt a connection. Max even helped her find her lost son. However, it became something complicated. One thing is confirmed: Max has not returned only for Lauren’s wedding. He definitely has some other plans back in mind. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.