EastEnders spoilers for next week: Peter's head is turned as his relationship with Lauren runs into crisis

Peter is tempted to cheat on Lauren
Laura Morgan

Sparks are flying in EastEnders spoilers next week when Peter catches the eye of fellow parent Demi at a baby group. The pair enjoy a flirty drink together behind Lauren’s back, which leads Peter to question the future of his relationship. What will he decide to do?

Peter and Lauren clash over Cindy in EastEnders
Cindy’s presence is causing tension between Peter and Lauren (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders spoilers: Three is a crowd at Number 25

Peter and Lauren been pushed to breaking point in recent months, which is hardly surprising given all they’ve had to deal with. The couple were still coming to terms with baby son Jimmy’s blindness when Oscar arrived to wreck havoc in their home. And now to top it all off, Cindy has decided to move in.

As the week begins, Cindy causes tension between Peter and Lauren moves her belongings into Number 25. She and Lauren have never seen eye-to-eye and now they’re living under the same roof tempers are bound to flare.

Peter hits it off with Demi
Sparks fly between Peter and Demi (Credit: BBC)

Afterwards, Peter takes Jimmy to his sensory class where he hits it off with a mum called Demi. From the off it’s clear Demi is attracted to Peter, but is the feeling mutual?

Peter and Demi have a drink at The Vic in EastEnders
Peter enjoys a drink with Demi (Credit: BBC)

Peter goes on a date with Demi

Demi is keen to get to know Peter more and asks him out for a drink. Ian warns his son not to play with fire, but Peter goes against his advice and accepts Demi’s invitation.

Buoyed by Demi’s attentions, Peter returns home full of energy and seduces Lauren. Peter is having his cake and eating it, but is unaware Lauren’s sister Penny spied his earlier clinch with Demi and wants to know what he’s playing at.

Post coital, Lauren and Peter are amused when Oscar walks in on them. Next they head to The Albert for Johnny’s birthday, where Penny confronts Peter, demanding he tells Lauren about this mystery woman.  Peter ultimately decides it isn’t worth the hassle of letting Lauren know about Demi. But it’s not long before she discovers the truth after spying a suggestive message from Demi on her boyfriend’s phone.

Peter is surprised when Lauren seems unfazed by the whole thing. He expected her to be jealous, but she’s not even bothered. Her lack of emotion leads Peter to question whether they’re actually right for one another.

Demi talks to Lauren and Penny

Lauren and Penny meet with Demi in the cafe (Credit: ITV)

Peter has a plan up his sleeve in EastEnders spoilers

Next day, Penny arranges for her and Lauren to have coffee with Demi in the cafe.

The trio have a laugh together, but when Peter walks in he’s horrified to realise they’re making jokes at his expense. Lauren smooths things out with her man, but tells Peter she’s bored and wants to inject some excitement into their relationship.

Peter seeks advice from Ian and Kathy in EastEnders
Peter turns to his family for answers (Credit: BBC)

Peter turns to Ian and Kathy for advice, but they’re left stunned when he drops a bombshell on them. Has Peter decided to call it quits with Lauren?

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