EastEnders has aired emotional scenes as Walford said a final goodbye to Lola Pearce, with the funeral of the beloved mother and wife taking place in recent episodes. The ceremony was a celebration of Lola's life, featuring heartfelt speeches from her husband Jay Brown and daughter Lexi.
In the wake of the funeral, Jay has been struggling to cope with his grief, turning to alcohol for comfort. This has left Lexi concerned for her step-dad, pushing away relatives Ben Mitchell and Billy Mitchell when they try to cheer her up.
Ben initially rejected a suggestion from Callum Highway that Jay and Lexi move into their flat, but later had a heart-to-heart with Jay and agreed to the arrangement. However, as the family sat down for dinner, Ben felt uncomfortable, panicking about how to keep his eating disorder a secret.
Tensions have also risen between Ben and Jay over parenting Lexi, after it emerged that Jay and Lexi had decided she would walk to school alone without consulting Ben. This clash adds to the strain as the family navigates their grief.
