The day of Martin’s funeral arrives. Lily tries to support her siblings, but there’s an unfortunate interruption when Stacey arrives home drunk.

It’s left to Sonia to help Stacey sober up, but Stacey soon declares that she can’t face the service. Before long, Lily’s anger towards Stacey builds.

Ross worries about Vicki and decides to attend the funeral to support her. Sharon fears this is a bad idea after Alfie’s recent anger towards Ross.

Later, the mourners gather to pay their final respects to Martin.

Emotions are running high in Walford as the day of Martin Fowler’s funeral finally arrives. It’s a momentous and heartbreaking occasion for his loved ones, especially for Lily, who is doing her best to be a pillar of strength for her younger siblings. Despite her young age, Lily steps into a mature role, determined to honor Martin and keep things together for the sake of her family.

However, what should be a somber and respectful day quickly spirals into chaos when Stacey, Lily’s mother, makes a disastrous entrance. Instead of being a source of comfort and support, Stacey turns up at home in a drunken state, completely unprepared for the emotional weight of the day. Her unexpected condition stuns everyone—particularly Lily, who had hoped her mum would put aside her troubles for one day to show up for the family.

Sonia finds herself forced to intervene, quickly taking on the role of caretaker. She does her best to get Stacey back on her feet, guiding her through the fog of intoxication and trying to help her sober up in time for the funeral. But despite Sonia’s efforts, Stacey’s emotions bubble to the surface. Overwhelmed and unstable, she blurts out that she can’t bring herself to attend the funeral. The pain is just too much for her to bear.

Lily, already struggling to cope with the loss of Martin, is crushed by her mum’s behavior. Watching Stacey fall apart on such an important day ignites a wave of disappointment and frustration. She’s tried so hard to be strong, to keep her siblings calm, and all she wanted was for her mum to do the same. Her anger simmers beneath the surface, and the emotional gap between mother and daughter begins to widen.

Meanwhile, Ross is consumed with concern for Vicki, who is also grieving. He contemplates whether he should attend the funeral to show her some support. Despite knowing that his presence might cause tension, his instincts push him to be there for her. Sharon, on the other hand, warns Ross that his decision might not go down well, especially after Alfie’s previous outburst and lingering resentment towards him.

Later in the day, as mourners begin to gather to say their goodbyes to Martin, the atmosphere is thick with sorrow. The community comes together to pay their respects, each person trying to process the loss in their own way. The ceremony is meant to be a moment of unity and remembrance—but for Lily, it’s also a painful reminder that she couldn’t count on her mother when it mattered most.

Stacey’s absence at the funeral doesn’t go unnoticed. Her failure to show up sends shockwaves through the family, and it’s clear that her personal struggles are starting to take a toll on those closest to her. Lily’s heartbreak turns into quiet resentment, and it’s uncertain how this will affect their relationship moving forward.

As the curtain closes on the day, one thing is certain—Stacey’s choice to drown her grief rather than face it has left deep emotional scars. Lily is left to pick up the pieces once again, wondering if she can rely on her mother at all.

Stay tuned as this emotional fallout continues to unravel in the coming episodes of EastEnders—because when trust is broken in Walford, it’s never easily repaired.