Bright Eyes

Ugh, I hate Phil and Jay. Why can't they just disappear. And this whole act from Phil reeks of him trying to steal Jay away from Billy because he screwed up all of his own children's lives. What a terrible, US Soap, type character. Carol was outstanding once again. Max went way too far there, IMO. Carol barely feels like their sister. To me it doesn't even look like they give one iota about her. Terrible brothers. I enjoyed Tanya feeling left out. Justice!

I hope there is more in store with the Beales. Their lacking presence leaves a huge hole in the show.

Yes but, it's sad that there aren't bi-racial characters from main families. Characters that can be long term. They should take this chance to pair Tamwar with Lauren or something. I guess I just expect too much. Sigh.

There were so many small moments that I loved in this episode. The silence as everyone waited for Carol to come out of the living room, when Alfie came to the door to give back the keys, the nervous laughter from Lauren (which could have been ruined easily, and I'm happily surprised that it worked) and even Bianca catching Carol in her arms as the undertakers put Billy in their van. Just so much great stuff with the BEST character on the show as the lead. Honestly, if this show was just the Butcher's I'd probably love it even more. And this is only Monday, having a cold will not help with the amount of tissues I'll be going through this week. Vote Coulson for what?

I think that would be a huge mistake. For one, it's good Morgan should never be killed off because he brings some much needed diversity into a main family of the show. And Tiffany actually likes Janine, which is a rare quality in and if itself. I actually find it a huge disservice that they are killing Billy off, because of the diversity issue. Only whites can have babies with whites, etc ... Being that EastEnders is supposed to be about different races/sex's/and the like, they've never seemed to have integrated any of them together long term.

I will say, the show does seem like it will actually start to get exciting again. I'm happy the McQueens, even MERCEDES!!!, will be coming to the forefront again. The fire plot doesn't interest me too much since it seems pretty obvious to me who will die. If they shock me here, I will eat crow, but I don't think that will happen. I hope Carl or Brendan will be the person to be murdered. I wonder what two men will fall for Mercedes? Good to see she'll go back to her slutty ways, LoL.

I'm surprised they haven't just killed him off by now.

I find that funny, because Ethel mentions, before Dot shows up, that Dot is kind of a nuisance and that she's kind of only friends with her to be nice.

Because Lou Beale was her true best friend. They constantly mention in these episodes from 1985 how they've known each other since they were young, et cetera.

Watching that scene with Ethel and Dot, I wonder if anybody was bothered when Ethel called Dot the best friend she ever had ...

Ugh, horrible, horrible decision. I'm with you Carl, Emmerdale is losing its flavour with me as well. There's still a lot to enjoy and I wouldn't stop watching anytime soon, though. It's just sad, really. This takes away my dream of ever seeing Scott again. What makes me even angrier is that he forcing the Hazel/Jackson on us, plus this drug story is a miss since Sohpie Powles isn't dynamic or endearing, neither is Natalie Robb. Then there's the affair storyline which just doesn't make any sort of sense to me. Really, the only big story to truly tune in for is the Wydle/Lamb drama and that's coming to an end. Like you said, this makes me fear who else Bylth would get rid of ... Val, VICTORIA (who seems to just be used as a constant prop for others, most notably dull Hannah.), Gennie, Terry, and maybe even Alan and Betty at this point.

Why was it a shock that David Wicks was Bianca's father?

Does anyone have any information about Russell Hicks' time on the show as Judge J. T. Tyrell? Apparently he was part of the original cast.

Yes, I will make sure to open a brand new box of tissues beforehand. And AGAIN, SERIOUSLY?!? a strong part of me just wanted that overexposed slutbag to leave and never come back. Too much WAY too soon. This was written 100% for the fans of Kat and Alfie with no consideration for the fans of the actual show itself. Terrible. So, if Jay isn't Billy's, where he'd come from? The actor ain't that great. For some reason, I find Whitney and Peter to be hilarious. What are the ages of Billy, Lauren, Whitney, Peter, Lucy?

ABANDONED POOLS - Lethal Killers

And Alfie gets the cliffhanger again, seriously? It should have went to Billy. I will say, it is very easy to tell that Jake Roche is Shane Ritchie's son. And Stacey needed to simmer down, stupid cow. Oh no, Dot is leaving for bit. I love that woman to bits, even two weeks or so is too much. Does Billie die this week or next?

Maybe I should be keeping some sort of doctor on call, I'm going to be a mess during this stuff.

So, what was going on? After watching that I kind of really need to know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zvPP8wwfHQ

Please join in at playing the Hollyoaks Hurt and Heal Game! http://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/topic/37665-hh-hollyoaks-main-characters-bryan-kirkwood-years/ Anyway, Lee's return is boring and Jem is still a huge hypocritical cu*tress, who can't leave soon enough for me. I hope she is one of the people that dies in the Il Gnosh fire. This lame Jamil story seems to finally be over, but the actor is terrible regardless so anything more with him will continue to be lame. On the other side of the coin, I actually really like the O'Conner's, well, at least Sinead and Diane. I wish Lynsey was connected to other characters rather then Cheryl and Brendan because I really like the actress.

Ethel just kicked Nick's ass! LoL The woman playing Debbie is gorgeous. Her boyfriend can get annoying sometimes, though. Mark feeling guilty over Ethel made me really like him. Michelle and Sharon fighting over Kelvin is funny.

I'm Carrie Bradshaw! Great episode, but Jesus Christ, Kat and Alfie get the duff, duff again. OVERLOAD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dRQc4W91ao