Choosing between family stability and a dangerous spark is what Lauren is dealing with on EastEnders. Penny Branning Uncovered The Truth About Lauren And Mark Fowler Jr.Lauren requested that Mark leave Walford permanently during emotional scenes. EastEnders: Lauren Demands That Mark Fowler Leave Albert SquareMark ran into Lauren near the market area and asked her if Peter’s marriage had been officially dissolved. And that’s when she requested Mark to pack up and leave Walford to protect her family. But will Mark leave for good?