Cindy misses Ian's big event after receiving a better offer from Junior in EastEnders

But will Ian find out the truth behind her absence?

 7-13 DECEMBER

Ian is excited as he presents the family with their outfits for the Beale’s Eels Santa float.

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However, after an enticing offer from Junior, Cindy misses the event.

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Later, Peter goes to the car lot to see if Lauren is OK, but she blames it on being pregnant. But when she's snappy with Kathy, Lauren worries her family.

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Feeling the baby kick for the first time, Lauren takes this as a sign to flush her painkillers away and get clean.

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