EastEnders - Lauren Branning gives birth to a baby boy after returning to Walford for Max's trial.

A determined Lauren will arrive back in Albert Square desperate to see justice for her dad as he prepares to take the stand in court, having been accused of murdering Lucy Beale.

Although Lauren is adamant that she is going to put the record straight, she soon finds herself torn when Jane insists Max will be found innocent and pleads with her to keep their dark secret.

Lauren gives birth to a baby boy

After learning the details of the trial, Lauren confronts Abi and begs her not to give evidence against their dad. However, after her plan to stop Cora giving evidence fails, Lauren sees red and storms over to the Beale's to confront Jane.

A furious Lauren tells Jane that she has had enough of all the lies and is going to tell the truth, but she is stopped in her tracks when her waters break.

At the hospital, Lauren gives birth to baby Louie as Jane, Carol and Abi gather round, but when alone with her sister later, Lauren insists that Max didn't kill Lucy.

Having pleaded with Abi to tell the truth in court, Lauren later turns her attention back to Jane and warns her that she won't stay quiet if Max is found guilty. What will Jane do?

Lauren's family gather around

Lauren decides to name her baby Louie

Airs Thursday September 17th