Previously, EastEnders stunned its characters, as well as its viewers, when they revealed Lily to be pregnant at 12 years of age. Now that the initial shock of it has settled, more pressing matters wait ahead for the young mother-to-be and her family. While Lily seems determined to take responsibility for her baby and wants to be a good mother, it might not be as easy as she thinks. So, what troubles are waiting ahead for her? Keep reading TV Season & Spoilers to find out!
Lily Gets Pregnant At 12 Years Of Age
Earlier in 2023, Lily, along with her friends, Jean and Eve, was taken to the hospital for treatment after they all collapsed from carbon monoxide poisoning. After initial treatment and some scans, the doctor informed Lily’s mother that she was indeed pregnant on EastEnders. The news stunned Stacey Slater on-screen just as much as it stunned the viewers off-screen. Later on, Ricky was revealed as the father of the baby.
Now, after several months of her pregnancy, the smoke has settled from the initial shock. The focus is now shifting to everything that is about to come her and Ricky’s way. Pregnancies and babies come with a lot of responsibility and hard work, even at later ages. So there is no way that it will be a cakewalk for two school-going children. Well, yes, technically, it’s children having children! So, it’s easy to imagine that the road ahead is going to be really tough for them both. Will they really be able to handle it?
Are Lily and Ricky Ready To Face The Consequences Of EastEnders?
One thing that is a given when a baby is on the way is they will add up to the expenses of the household. And Lily and Ricky’s families are already struggling financially on EastEnders. Moreover, the fact that they are both still in school restricts their ability to care for their baby. For starters, they are not even legally permitted to have jobs for financial support. Thus, the onus of paying for the baby’s expenses will come on their parents. Which in itself is a matter of great concern. Perhaps this is going to be one of the major points of discussion at the Social Services meeting that they are slated to attend soon.
Moreover, on the personal front, Lily might be circling a danger that she is not anticipating. Recently, her friends tried to give her a heads-up about the possibility of Theo trying to groom her. However, she and later Theo himself vehemently denied it. But can Theo really be trusted? Is Lily being gullible and making a massive mistake by taking Theo at his word? Stay tuned to EastEnders to find out what happens next in Lily’s life. Moreover, how she and Ricky deal with the complications that are yet to come as the time for the baby’s birth comes closer!