EastEnders fans have predicted a heart-wrenching plot for Lily Slater after the shocking death of Martin Fowler. The young character last saw her adoptive father Martin during the Queen Vic explosion. While she managed to flee, Martin heroically returned to rescue her mum Stacey, leading to his fatal end. As Walford mourns, Lily confided in Stacey about her wish to help plan Martin’s send-off, and they set off to Ruby’s with Sonia Fowler in tow. Tensions have been high, with Lily previously clashing with Ruby over funeral arrangements. The drama escalated when Lily accidentally heard Stacey divulging to Eve that Martin’s last words were of love for her, not Ruby. A tearful Lily was sworn to secrecy by Stacey about this sensitive revelation.
Lily last saw Martin during the Queen Vic explosion
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Given the traumatic nature of Martin’s passing, viewers are speculating that Lily might face her own battle with bipolar disorder, mirroring the struggles faced by her mother Stacey and grandmother Jean. Fans have taken to social media platforms to express their theories, with comments like: “This is definitely going to trigger Lily’s bipolar just like Brian’s death triggered Jean’s and Danielle’s death triggered Stacey’s. #Eastenders,” while another shared similar sentiments: “I can see them doing a bipolar storyline with Lily soon #EastEnders”, reports the Mirror. EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken in 2022 when Jean Slater revealed to Lily that she suspected the young girl might have inherited bipolar disorder, a moment that stunned fans and led to Lily experiencing lithium poisoning after taking her grandmother’s medication. Reflecting on the poignant scenes, one fan wrote: “I think we’re close to seeing Lily’s bipolar episode as Jean said she saw it in her and she then got lithium poisoning because she took the bipolar medication.”
Martin passed away during the 40th anniversary live episode
(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Another shared their thoughts, saying: “Remember when Lily thought she had bipolar after Jean’s manic episode in Southend. The fact that Lily is a mother just like Stacey too makes her even more vulnerable. I’m just glad that Stacey and Lily have each other. #EastEnders.” Praising the young actress, another viewer commented: “All I know is that Lillia Turner is a fantastic actress and she’s gonna smash this storyline whatever happens,”. In upcoming episodes, EastEnders promises to deliver more tear-jerking moments as first-look images emerge of Martin Fowler’s funeral. James Bye, who portrays Martin, will be given a heartfelt send-off with a floral tribute spelling out “daddy” adorning the funeral carriage as it makes its way through Albert Square. A touching photograph of Martin will also be displayed, while his fruit and veg stall is respectfully covered up for the sombre occasion.
