Recently, viewers have expressed their deep concern for Frankie following
the harrowing circumstances surrounding Lauren Bolton. Lauren, played by Kate Fitton,
faced devastating news about her premature baby, who was born after a series of
traumatic events involving Joel Dearing. Joel had secretly been harboring Lauren in his flat after she returned to Wetherfield pregnant, leading to a series of unfortunate and dangerous situations.
After a mysterious visit in February, Lauren vanished without a trace, and in a shocking turn, Roy Cropper was wrongfully accused of her murder. Months later, it was revealed that Joel, Lauren’s secret boyfriend, was behind her disappearance. The truth unraveled dramatically when it was shown that he had been coercing Lauren, paying her bills in exchange for sexual favors, which ultimately resulted in her pregnancy.
The tension escalated when Joel pressured Lauren to flee again, and she was later found living in a squat by D Bailey and Bethany Platt, who took her to the hospital for a check-up. However, after her brief recovery, she returned to Joel’s flat under the false pretense of starting a new life in Ireland. In a chilling turn of events, Joel drugged Lauren, leading to her premature labor.
Now, Joel is desperately trying to evade capture while D Bailey teams up with Lauren to finally bring him down. In a gripping episode, viewers watched as D and her partner closed in on Joel, uncovering crucial evidence against him. However, during his voluntary questioning, Joel cleverly evaded responsibility, leaving D frustrated and determined to get justice for her daughter Betsy.
Meanwhile, the tension intensified at the hospital when Joel lashed out, claiming that Lauren had tried to harm their child after discovering that Frankie had suffered a seizure. The medical team discovered a concerning drain on Frankie’s brain, prompting an outcry from viewers who are pleading for the child’s safety.
In a desperate moment, Max Turner crashed a dinner at The Bistro with Lauren and her daughter, urging D to assist Lauren after Joel’s latest breakdown at the hospital. This emotional turn left fans anxiously hoping for Frankie’s well-being, with many expressing their fears on social media.
Comments from viewers reflected their worries: “Oh please, don’t let anything happen to Frankie! Lauren has suffered enough!” and “My heart’s breaking for Lauren; I just hope Frankie will be okay.” Others are speculating about the future of Max and Lauren’s relationship, wishing for a potential romantic rekindling while appreciating their friendship.