True love never did run smooth, especially on Albert Square.
And it couldn’t be truer for Lauren Branning, who has seen her fair share of heartbreak despite being only 22 years old.
Fans were left shocked on Monday night when it became clear that Lauren was in a relationship with a different Beale brother to the one she ran away with …
The last time we saw Lauren, she was pregnant with Peter Beale’s baby and the pair were leaving Albert Square to start a new life together in New Zealand.
However, since then a lot has changed. It seems that Lauren is no longer with Peter, but has instead struck up a relationship with his half-brother, Steven, if their passionate kiss at the end of last night’s episode is anything to go by.
But when we last saw Steven he was coming to terms with his sexuality - his failed relationship with Stacey Slater led him to make a pass at his uncle, Christian when he began questioning if he was gay.
This could mean that his obvious chemistry with Johnny Carter is the start of a very messy love triangle. The boys were seen flirting in the Queen Vic just moments before the eldest Beale boy headed over to Lauren’s where they share an intimate moment.
Fans have taken to Twitter to express their confusion over the plot twist:
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