Lauren’s loyalties are torn as Mark makes his move in EastEnders

Can she convince Ian there’s nothing to hide?

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With things tense between Lauren and Mark, the pair later come to blows when she discovers that he hasn’t put the fake number plates on the car he’s illegally selling, and he’s already left to deliver it.

On the way, the police spot Mark, but he speeds off fearing the worst and asks Lauren to help.

At the lock-up, the pair argue, but the tension turns to passion and Lauren pulls away. But once back in the Square, Mark asks Lauren to meet him at the gym to talk.

When Lauren arrives at the Boxing Den to see Mark, what will the pair get up to?

Meanwhile, Ian starts to forgive himself and agrees to go out for drinks tomorrow for what might be his last night in Walford.

Before the Beale family head to Harry’s Barn for Ian’s drinks, Lauren turns on the affection with Peter.

When Chelsea arrives and questions the group on their celebrations, Ian leaves followed closely by Lauren as Peter stays to plead Ian’s case, And Lauren is shocked when Ian asks her if she’s hiding something once the pair are alone.

As Ian questions her, Lauren insists she loves Peter, and he reluctantly believes her before heading to Peacock Palace to spend the night with Elaine.

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