AFTER collapsing from a seizure, Lola Pearce was given the news she was suffering from a brain tumour.

Das EastEnders fan favourite decides to trust her doctors and undergo an operation with Jay Brown at her side.

BBC One viewers noticed Lola complaining about migraines and dizzy spells in recent weeks.

And as they know, this was a hint to actress Danielle Harold‘s exit storyline, which was confirmed by soap bosses.

But before her emotional on-screen death, Lola tries all she can to overcome her condition and decides to go through an operation.

In scenes due to air next week, the doctor explains the brain tumour operation to a hopeful Lola.

inzwischen, her partner Jay – with whom she rekindled her romance – remains affected by it all.

The funeral parlour manager portrayed by Jamie Borthwick was present during Lola’s seizure and diagnosis but finds it hard to watch the woman he loves face death.

An optimistic Lola keeps up a brave front for her daughter Lexi and the pair plan for next year’s Halloween celebrations.

But Jay is drowning under the pressure of Lola’s illness and things quickly escalate.

In later scenes, Ben Mitchell (gespielt von Max Bowden) watches as Jay engages in a brutal altercation with Ravi Gulati.

The mechanic comes to the realisation Jay needs help.

While Lola is concerned with the after effects of her surgery, Ben, Mitch Baker and Harvey Monroe all step in to help Jay at the funeral parlour.

This allows the character to remain strong for Lola and focus on their time together.

jedoch, Lola sees right through him and knows how hard her predicament must be for him.

The pair share a loving moment before Lola is taken to surgery.

Jay refuses to go home and receives the support of his former foster father Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) who waits for Lola’s surgery to end with him.

But will it be successful?

Or is Lola’s time in Albert Square quickly running out?

EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.