EastEnders has aired an awkward altercation between Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) at the christening of their grandson Jimmy. On Christmas Day, the pair – who had never met before – unknowingly hooked up during a late night encounter at The Prince Albert. Cindy was bemoaning the fact she had been excluded from the Beales’ festivities, while Max had made a huge spectacle over the turkey dinner, throwing a punch towards younger brother Jack (Scott Maslen). Their respective families had attempted to keep them apart, fearing that Cindy would lash out because of Max’s involvement in her son Steven’s (Aaron Sidwell) death. Max has never been further away from a reconciliation with his family. BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron With Jimmy’s christening approaching, Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) took pity on Max and invited him along, but his fortunes soon turned when she learnt that he’d once lost granddaughter Abi Jr while spending a night in bed with his neighbour. The terrified youngster was found the next morning cowering in a shed. But the invite …