1. Peter checks out
On the day of Lauren and Peter’s engagement party, the couple arrive for their last check-up with the midwife. However, when the conversation turns to potential birth complications, Lauren can’t help but feel concerned.
With the birth of their baby presumably just around the corner, can the two lovers hold it together?
2. Zack issues a threat
After a problem arises at The Albert, Kathy moves Lauren and Peter’s engagement celebrations to Harry’s Barn. Eager to help, Gina recruits Mo, Jean and Nigel, but she soon finds out that the trio aren’t cut out for the job.
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Once the party starts, Lauren feels consumed with worry. To make matters worse, Ian makes a thoughtless comment which provokes the pregnant mum to take time out in the office.
Luckily, Kathy steps up for her grandson’s girlfriend and convinces her to rejoin the party – but everything changes when Cindy turns up at the door…
4. Harry struggles to cope
The outing takes a turn for worse though, when Teddy arrives at the restaurant.
Later, Billy tries to make amends with Harry while in the café. How will the Mitchell family cope with their inner turmoil?
5. Ross causes upset
Having settled in Walford, Vicki and Ross decide that it’s time that they both find a job. However, it becomes clear that Ross is more preoccupied with Joel’s fixation with his phone than on the job search.
Vicki is quick to recognise that her boyfriend is unhappy and tries to calm the situation. Regrettably, this only serves to irritate Ross more, and he declares that he doesn’t need parenting help.
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In response, Vicki leaves the room, but the pair reconcile later in the day.
Is this a sign that Vicki and Ross’ relationship is more fragile than we might think?