Tanya Cross's exit from EastEnders will come after she blames herself for the problems of her alcoholic daughter Lauren.
Lauren's drinking storyline comes to a shocking climax next week as she starts experiencing agonising pains and is rushed into hospital.
After some tests are carried out, the full extent of Lauren's problem stuns everyone as the doctors reveal that her liver is extremely damaged and any further alcohol could kill her.
Unfortunately for the Brannings, it seems that there is no easy solution for Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) as she still wants another drink as soon as she returns home to the Square.
When Max and Tanya argue over how best to handle the situation, it's the final straw for Lauren and she begs them to stop. Lauren adds that she's had to put up with their dramas for years and can't take it anymore.
Alone with Lauren, Tanya (Jo Joyner) faces further heartbreak as her wayward daughter accuses her of ruining her life.
Lauren's words have a huge impact on Tanya as she later starts packing her suitcase, having made a drastic decision on what to do next.
EastEnders won't be revealing the full details of Tanya's plan until the episodes air, but as this is her exit storyline, it does involve her bowing out from the Square.
Tanya's decision is particularly heartbreaking for Max, who wants a reunion with her after uncovering his wife Kirsty's baby lie.
A determined Tanya urges Max to accept that she's doing the right thing, as they've become toxic together and it's affecting their children.
Max eventually realises that Tanya - the real love of his life - is not going to change her mind. Will he be able to keep the rest of his family together, or will they decide to leave alongside Tanya?
Lauren's drinking storyline comes to a shocking climax next week as she starts experiencing agonising pains and is rushed into hospital.
After some tests are carried out, the full extent of Lauren's problem stuns everyone as the doctors reveal that her liver is extremely damaged and any further alcohol could kill her.
Lauren collapses in agony.
Lauren lies in hospital seriously ill.
Lauren and Tanya are given bad news.
Lauren is in a dangerous condition.
Unfortunately for the Brannings, it seems that there is no easy solution for Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) as she still wants another drink as soon as she returns home to the Square.
When Max and Tanya argue over how best to handle the situation, it's the final straw for Lauren and she begs them to stop. Lauren adds that she's had to put up with their dramas for years and can't take it anymore.
Alone with Lauren, Tanya (Jo Joyner) faces further heartbreak as her wayward daughter accuses her of ruining her life.
Tanya is surprised by what Lauren has to say.
Lauren's words have a huge impact on Tanya as she later starts packing her suitcase, having made a drastic decision on what to do next.
EastEnders won't be revealing the full details of Tanya's plan until the episodes air, but as this is her exit storyline, it does involve her bowing out from the Square.
Abi walks in on Tanya packing her suitcase.
Tanya's decision is particularly heartbreaking for Max, who wants a reunion with her after uncovering his wife Kirsty's baby lie.
A determined Tanya urges Max to accept that she's doing the right thing, as they've become toxic together and it's affecting their children.
Max eventually realises that Tanya - the real love of his life - is not going to change her mind. Will he be able to keep the rest of his family together, or will they decide to leave alongside Tanya?
