As Lauren fights to prove herself, a shocking Mark Jr twist changes everything tomorrow

Lauren's facing a horrific end to the week...
Claire Crick

Lauren and Max found themselves clashing in today’s EastEnders as their first day running the car lot got underway.

But if Lauren thinks fighting her dad for the top job at work was the biggest worry she was going to face this week, she is sadly mistaken.

Lauren looking annoyed in EastEnders
Lauren was shocked when Max revealed he was the car lot boss (Credit: BBC)

Lauren and Max clashed over the car lot

As Lauren got ready for her first day at the car lot since Max bought the business from Jay Brown, Peter was there to support her. Not only did she have a new outfit for the occasion, but Peter also got her a new name plaque for her desk.

However, when Lauren arrived at work, the penny dropped that she and Max had got their wires crossed.

As Max unpacked his dart board and basketball hoop, Lauren was confused about why he was making himself so at home until he revealed he was the big boss.

Having assumed that Max would take more of a silent partner approach, Lauren’s nose was well and truly put out of joint.

Determined not to let her dad put her off, she told Max that she had lots of ideas for the business. But he dismissed them at first and instead asked her to fetch him a latte.

Fuming, Lauren set him straight, so Max challenged her to sell the classic car on the forecourt in 24 hours.

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Not wanting to let Max win, Lauren agreed. However, little did she know this challenge would lead her to big danger.

Lauren being attacked by a stranger in the street
Lauren is attacked tomorrow (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders: The drama continues for Lauren tomorrow

Tomorrow’s EastEnders sees Lauren take Mark Jr out for a test drive in the classic car. She is pleased when it seems she might be able to prove Max wrong by selling the car to Mark. But when he admits he doesn’t have the funds, she is annoyed.

Determined to make it up to her, Mark offers to buy Lauren lunch. But while leaving her in the car to get some food, thugs attack Lauren and speed off with the car.

Shaken and in shock, Lauren can’t believe what has happened. Mark comes back and comes to her rescue, taking her back to Walford to Max and Peter. But is this just the start of drama between Lauren and Mark?

What else happened on EastEnders tonight?

As well as Max and Lauren clashing over the car lot, Priya intervened as Ravi's mental health continued to spiral.

Meanwhile, Lexi hid her heartache over Nigel, and Oscar landed himself an undercover job.

Ravi broke down in Priya's arms

As Vicki struggled with the fact that her own brother had put her life in danger, she tried to reason with Mark. He didn't want to talk, however, and told Vicki and Ross they should never have got involved.

As Ross tried to talk Mark out of finishing what he started with Ravi, Mark admitted he had no choice. He revealed that the gang boss had given him 24 hours to get rid of Ravi, or they were coming for Vicki...

Lexi hid a huge secret from Callum

Callum tried to keep Lexi happy by promising to bake cupcakes after school. But skipped class as soon as he wasn't looking and went to Phil's house. However, it wasn't long before she was busted by Phil and Sam, who were home early from Sam's radiotherapy session. Sam suggested that she and Lexi have a pamper day, but Phil was pleased to have the excuse that he needed to look after Lexi so he could avoid going to see Nigel.

Later, Callum was cross that Lexi still wasn't at school. He told her that if she had any more time off from school, she would need to see the doctor. What is Lexi not telling Callum?

Elaine poached Oscar from Ian

When Elaine saw Oscar working for Ian on his council campaign, she asked him to work for her too. She suggested that he go undercover and sabotage Ian's campaign from the inside, and Oscar couldn't have been happier. But will it all end in tears?

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