We've lost count of the amount of female characters Max Branning has romanced at this stage... First there was Tanya, then he seduced his son's wife Stacey, back to Tanya, along came Kirsty, he recently got involved with Lucy shortly before her death and now it looks as though there's another romantic interest for Max Branning. It seems that Max is set to romance DC Emma Summerhayes, who has been supporting the Beale family during the investigation of Lucy's murder. Emma Summerhayes, played by actress Anna Acton, will initially meet Max on a professional basis but they grow closer in the coming weeks as their relationship develops, according to Digital Spy. Emma and Max will become romantically involved An EastEnders insider said: "Once again Max is beginning a relationship that could have big repercussions on Albert Square. "Summerhayes is potentially jeopardising her career by getting romantically involved with Max, as his fling with Lucy makes him a possible suspect in the murder case. Max is also playing with fire by risking further upset with the Beales. "But despite the forbidden nature of the relationship, there's clear chemistry between the new couple and fans will have to wait and see whether Max has met his match. Could Summerhayes be the one to tame him?"