Cindy's return sees her support Lauren as she goes into labour in EastEnders

But will she be welcomed back into the family?

 3-9 MAY

On the day of her and Peter’s engagement party, Lauren worries during their last midwife check-up, when potential complications are discussed, and fumes when a distracted Peter exits to take a call.

Following a fault with The Albert, Kathy moves the engagement party to Harry’s Barn and Gina enlists Mo, Jean and Nigel to help. But it’s clear they are not up to the job.

At the party, Lauren continues to worry and following an ill-judged remark from Ian, takes solace in the office. As Kathy comes to the rescue, Lauren rejoins the party, but her happiness is short-lived when Cindy arrives.

As the partygoers reel at her return, Peter attempts to defuse the situation, but Lauren leaves, issuing him an ultimatum. It’s her or Cindy. And as the Beales and Knights shun Cindy once again, she retaliates by revealing all about Kathy.

When Cindy heads to No.29A to face Lauren, she is shocked to arrive and find Lauren in labour! When the ambulance is delayed, Cindy takes matters into her own hands to get Lauren to hospital and Chelsea informs Peter.

Meanwhile at Harry’s Barn, everyone waits for news on Lauren’s baby.

EastEnders continues Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from 6am on BBC iPlayer