Lauren stuns Mark with an unexpected request in EastEnders after Peter banishes her

Mark is taken aback by Lauren’s request (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Mark Fowler Jr (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) is left reeling in upcoming EastEnders scenes when Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) makes quite the request of him. Lauren, as viewers know, had some explaining to do this week when Peter Beale (Thomas Law) suspected she was cheating on him with Mark. Though she has, in fact, contemplated an affair with Mark – with scenes last month seeing the pair share a number of passionate kisses – Lauren was able to cover by telling her husband a very different story about what she’s been getting up to with the former gangster. Peter was left speechless when Lauren confirmed that she and Mark have been doing up and selling on dodgy motors at the car lot as a way to make more money. Horrified by her confession, Peter claimed he couldn’t see a way forward for them together and, after sharing the truth with Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), he kicked Lauren out of her own home. Lauren revealed the truth about her and Mark’s dodgy dealings (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. New pictures confirm what happens next, with Cindy offering support to son Peter in helping him pick up the pieces of his marriage. Lauren, meanwhile, is fully aware of just how close her and Peter’s relationship is to breaking point. However, she is also struggling with the fact that she has strong feelings for Mark and thus agrees to meet with him. Cindy attempts to help Peter in the wake of his showdown with Lauren (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Upon coming face-to-face with Mark, Lauren asks him to prove just how much she means to him. But to Mark’s shock, she makes a big request. The question is: just what does Lauren ask of him? And will Mark comply? Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: ‘Very vulnerable’ Mark to unveil new side as Lauren situation ‘intensifies’ in EastEnders Arrow MORE: All EastEnders spoilers for next week as sinister Sheila closes in for Gray Arrow MORE: Cheating Lauren caught in EastEnders as her secretive behaviour is sussed The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.