EastEnders sees Max Branning buy the car lot for Lauren to mend their relationship. Friction starts when Max refuses to be a silent partner and takes over the daily management. His temper later ruins a Mother’s Day lunch, causing a scene that drives his family away once again. Can Max finally change his ways and keep his family together? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Lauren’s Job Crisis Grows As Max Makes A Mess
Lauren is rattled when she learns that the car lot might be sold. And so she fears that she’ll suddenly be unemployed. Later, Penny suggests her to take over the place herself, giving her a flicker of hope. However, she faces rejection when the bank quickly turns down her loan request. Ian then advises her to approach Max. However, she again faces disappointment.
But Cindy Beale interferes and pushes Max to change his mind. Suddenly, the Branning man agrees to buy the business for Lauren. However, Lauren’s relief fades the moment he says that he plans to run the daily operations himself. And so Lauren’s dream of independent management disappears.
Later in the week, Lauren is attacked at the lot. And the classic car she plans to sell to Mark Fowler Jr is taken. Despite all this, she tries to focus on Mother’s Day lunch with Peter, Ian and Kathy. Later at work, before the meal, a customer asks about a test drive and becomes overly forceful.
Then Max steps in and backs Lauren up. This gesture softens Lauren, and she invites him to the family lunch. Everything was going well with Peter, even organising a sweet surprise. However, soon everything collapses. Max makes some remarks that annoy everyone at the table. Later, he storms out and ruins the whole afternoon.
Linda’s Bad Day Collides With Max’s Frustrations In EastEnders
Back at the Vic, Max crosses paths with Linda. The Carter woman is already miserable after her son, Johnny, is keeping distance from her. Also, she has to sit through Elaine and Bea throwing snide comments at each other.
Moreover, since both of them have already worked up, their conversation soon turns into an argument. The two walk away with even more trouble between them. Will Max be able to repair this soon? Or has the troublemaker ruined things once again for himself? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.