Max made his unexpected comeback to the BBC One soap this week as he was revealed to have struck up a romance with Stacey's cousin Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) in his time away from Walford since he left in 2021.
However, Max and Zoe parted ways when he refused to be an accessory to potentially having killed a man who had promised to lead her to her son, only to attack her.
Now, speaking at a press event to launch his return to the soap on Wednesday (3rd September 2025), actor Jake Wood responded to a question about Max and Stacey having "unfinished business".
He added when reminded that Stacey lost her second husband, Martin Fowler (James Bye), earlier this year: 'Yes, she's on her own, as Max is not quite on his own, but yeah...there'll always be a connection with Max and Stacey. So, regardless of where they are and who they're with, I think there'll always be an emotional connection between them. They understand each other."
"We all know Lacey Turner's going on an extended break. Will Max and Stacy's paths cross before she goes? You have to just keep watching. Personally, I really hope so."
"There are lots of hidden little things that [Max] doesn't know about, and they were done to protect the people in it," noted Maslen.
Fans will have to wait and see if Max and Stacey cross paths before actress Lacey Turner takes her extended break.
Perhaps Max will be just one bad reminder too many...
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