EastEnders’ shock affair between Lauren and Mark kicks off after flashforward episode hinted at cheating scandal

THE hotly-anticipated affair between Lauren and Mark kicks off on Albert Square tonight. Monday’s instalment of EastEnders sees Lauren and Mark finally lock lips in a very steamy moment after months of tension between the two. The shock affair between Mark Fowler Jr. and Lauren Branning kicks off this week Credit: BBC The couple can be seen smooching in the latest instalment of EastEnders Credit: BBC The affair between Lauren Branning and Mark Fowler Jr. was heavily hinted at in the New Year’s Day flashforward episode. And now things now finally heating up five months before everything is set to come to a head. Sign up for the Eastenders newsletter Thank you! It all begins in today’s episode when Lauren is furious with Mark when she realises that he forgot to attach fake number plates to the car he’s illegally selling. She then delivers them to him, and says: “A thank you would be nice.” Read More about EastEnders Lauren is currently in a relationship with Peter Beale Credit: BBC Lauren and Mark have had sexual tension for weeks Credit: BBC He then tells her she can leave now before things become heated. After the pair argue for a few moments, Mark tells Lauren: “You want me. That’s why you came here. “You want me Lauren, and I want you. “That’s why I called you.” Most read in TV He then gets close to her, with her standing against a wall. The pair then look at one another deeply before they passionately kiss. Lauren then hears police sirens before pulling away and telling him to get the job done. As Mark walks off, it’s clear that Lauren instantly regretted their steamy smooch. This comes after a source told Digital Spy: “There’s been tension between Lauren and Mark for months, and now that the police are on their tail, they can’t help indulging in a bit of stress relief. “It seems Lauren has instant regrets about her choice to snog Mark, though, as she’s the one who pulls away. “Although she’s been unfaithful to Peter before, they share two kids now, and there’d be devastating consequences for all of the Beales if her indiscretion was discovered.” Comment now