Steven has a big announcement to make. Is it anything that Lauren wants to hear though?
Steven Beale resorts to desperate measures to try and keep Lauren, but is his grand plan about to come spectacularly undone in EastEnders?
The residents of Albert Square are still feeling the shock-waves of recent events and one local realises their life may never be the same again, but who is it and why?

As Steven goes down on one knee and proposes in The Vic, how will stunned Lauren respond?

Following recent shock events, Bex, Stacey and Martin struggle to get their heads round all that has happened…

As Sonia tries to get through to Bex, teacher Mr Pryce calls round

After Steven sees a solicitor about adopting Louie, a reluctant and nervous Lauren asks him how it went…

Smitten Abi assumes Steven’s about to publicly destroy Lauren as he buys celebratory drinks in The Vic

Steven does make a very public announcement, but he does it on one knee and asks Lauren to marry him! How will she respond and what will Abi say..?

Elsewhere, Sonia tries to reason with Dot about her mounting bills that need to be paid but Dot is too proud to accept help…

Carmel turns to Denise for support after receiving a letter from estranged husband Umar requesting a divorce. Will she seek comfort with Max?

Kush and Shakil chat about their mum Carmel’s divorce news. How do they feel about it and will they find out about Max?
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