Walford is left reeling as family and friends gather to say a heartbreaking goodbye to Martin Fowler. The somber atmosphere is thick with grief as those closest to him struggle to come to terms with his tragic passing. Emotions run high as memories of Martin’s life resurface, reminding everyone of the man who was a pillar of strength and loyalty.

Stacey stands at the forefront, her eyes filled with unshed tears. Overwhelmed with emotion, she whispers promises to keep Martin’s memory alive. “I’ll talk about you every day, Roman will know who you were,” she vows, her voice breaking under the weight of her sorrow. But guilt seeps into her words as she questions his final moments. “Why did you go back for me? If you’d stayed, we could’ve had a future together. We could’ve grown old, watched our kids grow. You didn’t have to go… you didn’t have to leave us.”

As the ceremony continues, the mourners stand in solemn silence. A heartfelt tribute is delivered, one that captures Martin’s unwavering devotion as a father. “You gave me the most special gift, dad,” a tearful voice declares. “You were the best father, the most amazing one we could have had. And not just to me, but to all of us—Lily, Arthur, Roman. Every time I see them, I’ll remind them of the incredible man you were, and how you’ll always be looking out for them.”

Stacey remains motionless, her grief-stricken face telling a thousand untold stories. Her hands tremble as she grips the folded piece of paper containing the words she planned to say. But when the moment comes, she can’t bring herself to read them aloud. Instead, she looks skyward, hoping Martin can hear her thoughts. “If you find any time up there, could you look out for me too?” she whispers. “I love you, Martin. You’ll always have a place in my heart.”

The ceremony draws to a close, but the pain lingers. The streets of Walford feel emptier, quieter, as if mourning alongside those Martin left behind. The question remains—was his death truly unavoidable? As the residents of Albert Square try to piece together the events leading to his tragic end, secrets threaten to emerge. Could someone have prevented this loss? Or was fate simply too cruel to let Martin find his happy ending?

As the sun sets over Walford, one thing is certain—Martin Fowler’s legacy will never be forgotten.