EastEnders has aired the aftermath of the disastrous wedding of Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins).
This followed a close call of Max narrowly avoiding having his affair with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) exposed by Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) - the real person he is currently in love with and who recently professed her love for him.
Thankfully, doctors were able to ensure he was okay - as if it was ever in doubt for us, as we know he survives into 2027 thanks to that flash-forward episode back in January.
Meanwhile, back at Peacock's Palace, Linda had a heart-to-heart with her mum, Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe), about everything Max had done.
Back at the hospital, still in her wedding dress, Cindy was left alone with Max, and he began to confess that all was not okay between them and that he had made mistakes.
While Cindy attempted to convince Max that they were indeed right for each other despite their faults, Max admitted that he did not feel strongly enough for Cindy to be with her and that, despite having exchanged vows, they were over.
Read More: EastEnders icon Michelle Ryan reveals the truth behind Zoe Slater's shock exit: "I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true"Later, Linda arrived at the hospital and sat with Max, and he told her that he had ended things with Cindy. Max then professed that it was Linda whom he truly loved, despite having just married Cindy. It was then, despite Max asking about the mistakes he had made and that she had discovered, that Linda professed that she also loved Max. It seems Max and Linda are about to be a full-blown couple.
Cindy then realised that Max had indeed cheated on her after all and broke down in further tears as the episode closed...
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In the meantime, the abrupt end to Max and Cindy's marriage so shortly after the wedding would suggest they will get an annulment, and Cindy is not the bride marrying Max on New Year's Day.
Will Linda marry Max on the 11th anniversary of her wedding to Mick? We'll have to wait and see how this all pans out...
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