"Now You Know How Ashamed I Am Of You!"
Friday 16th October 2020
Hello again everyone! Hope you're have a great day so far! I once again realise I am so far behind but I'm going to try my best to catch up as soon as I can! I'll be reviewing Friday's episode in this post. I'm not going to waste any of your time, let's get right into it!
The previous episode ended with Shirley talking Gray down from setting his house alight with him and the children inside. The episode starts the morning after, Shirley has spent the night on the sofa in Gray's living room. Gray walks in and nudges her awake, he is completely thankful for what she did last night. But Shirley isn't convinced, she knows that if she hadn't come round, he would've set the house on fire. She knows that it wasn't just a moment of weakness, as he says. She knows it was all planned, she understands that he's grieving, but to go to the extent of killing himself and his children, it's plain to see that the grieving Dad isn't coping. Shirley then decides to do something which will hopefully wake him up a bit, she gets her phone and and begins dialling - Gray looks a bit concerned as to what she's about to do. She then reveals that she is going to call the police or the social services, anyone who will take the children away to stop Gray from harming them. Gray pleads Shirley not to make the call, but she gives him an ultimatum, the kids go and live with Karen and Mitch while he gets himself together, or she'll call the social services, it's his choice!
At the Mitchell household, Lola walks in on Phil. It's clear to see that they haven't spoken to one another since Lola revealed everything to Denise about Phil visiting Raymond. Phil gives Lola the cold shoulder as she tries to explain her actions. She even mentions to him that if she had caught Denise doing the same thing, she would've acted in the same way, not just to Phil. Suddenly they're interrupted by a knock at the door, without saying a word, Ellie storms in and gives daggers to Phil. I know it's quite silly to say, but I'm looking forward to seeing their confrontation! Is Phil going to be given a warning to keep his distance? Will he have a battle on his hands?
Meanwhile at the Beale household, it looks as if Kathy has joined a dating app. As Bobby walks in on her and Peter giggling about the whole thing, Kathy reveals that everyone she has seen looks as if they belong in a care home. Bobby warns his Gran to be careful while she's looking through the app, as no one will be as they appear online. Who knows what kind of people she'll come across? Kathy then reveals that she's going to delete the app anyway as she's not had much look, Peter then takes it upon himself to change a bit of her profile. Without her knowing, he changes her age from 70 to 45! Firstly can I just how AMAZING Kathy looks for 70! I had no idea she was that age ... I honestly thought she was a little younger!! How is she going to react when she realises Peter has changed her age?!
Back at the Mitchell's Ellie is making perfectly clear to Phil that he needs to stay away. Phil apologises for lying, but he also admits that it was the only thing he could think of as an excuse for seeing Raymond. She tells him that he has had his chance to see Raymond under false pretences, he now needs to leave them alone considering they have a lot of things to go through "Especially now!" ... when she says those last two words, something doesn't sit right with Phil. What could she mean by that?! As she hurries off, Phil is quick to follow her, asking her what she meant by "Especially now!" ... Phil follows Ellie onto the Square demanding to know what she's talking about, suddenly Denise hears all the racket being made on the Square and she confronts the both of them, it's then that Ellie reveals that Raymond needs a procedure to get some bones pinned and that he's going to be on a waiting list. But before she can say anymore, Jack and Denise jump in to stop Phil finding out anymore information, and Ellie somehow disappears out of the scene.
At the Prince Albert, Shirley is finally catching up with Mick, Linda and Tina. Mick is less than pleased to see his Mother, as Linda makes small talk, informing her that Jean had mentioned that she didn't return home last night. Mick is silent as Shirley explains that she won't be going back to the Slater household due to Stacey being back with the children, it looks as if the Carter family don't really know what to say and it's only when Shirley shouts at them that Linda assures her that she can move in with herself and Mick. He seems less than impressed as he storms out of the club, is Mick blaming his Mum for putting him into care? Probably blaming her for his abuse? As it wouldn't have happened if he was put into care in the first place. Shirley seems upset that her son is avoiding her, she says to Linda "I thought thing we're going to be different this morning. Forgiven. Forgotten?!" Tina clearly has no idea what is going on within her family and its only when she asks that she finds out from Linda that Shirley seems to think Mick's mood has something to do with Frankie's Mum, Katy.
Back at home, Jack is trying to console his girlfriend and explain that once Raymond is discharged from the hospital, Phil will go back to his normal ways and focus on his dodgy deals and motors at the Arches. But Denise doesn't seem to think so, she's convinced that now Phil knows about his son, he's going to do everything in his power to make sure he's involved in the child's life. But Jack seems to reassure her that if Phil ever tries anything, he'll be the one to put a stop to it. As this conversation is taking place, Phil eventually catches up with Ellie, he insists that if Raymond needs any help, if he needs a procedure, he will pay for it! However, without him realising, Lola is watching from a distance. Is Phil going to be making a huge mistake?!
Meanwhile, in the Vic, Martin is catching up with Kush with Lily in tow. Lily is sat at the table playing a game on a mobile phone, at first we're not sure what she's playing and who's phone she's playing on. Martin and Kush are discussing recent events involving the Slater's and Martin and Ruby. Martin asks his best friend why he didn't make an appearance, but Kush assures his friend that he's not playing sides. I guess it's really none of his business who Martin wants to be with, I guess you could say it's just easier for him to play it safe and not be on anyone's side - that way he can still be friends with Martin and still see his son, Arthur. Suddenly Lily pipes up and claims that the phone she's using is rubbish, it's only when Martin takes the phone from her that he sees what she's been playing - Poker on Kush's phone! Martin asks whether or not it's a real game, only we know that in recent weeks that Kush has been playing poker on his phone more and more, it was the way he managed to get the money to pay Suki rent. Kush reassures his friend that it is just an app game, but then when Martin reveals that he's lucky, because Lily had just lost him £5,000! Kush's eyes look in dismay, is he going to be in big trouble now?
Upstairs of the Vic, Sharon is alone cleaning up as we hear footsteps approaching, Bobby has come to see her. Something tells me we're about to see another storyline for Bobby. Recently he's been reminding everyone to keep clean and wash their hands. Is the cause of Covid-19 about to kick off some kind of OCD? Will he find the need the clean absolutely everywhere until he feels in himself that it's safe to carry on with things? He approaches Sharon and offers to clean everything for her for the whole afternoon while she looks after Albie. It's then that Sharon apologises to him for the way Dennis spoke about him, but Bobby is an absolute sweetheart and tells her that whatever Dennis did, it's all in the past and it's been forgotten, Dennis probably didn't mean what he said about him anyway. Sharon thanks the young teenager and leaves him to crack on with his cleaning.
Back at the Atkins household, it looks as if Shirley is waiting for Gray to return. This scene was another brilliant, interesting scene between Linda Henry and Toby-Alexander Smith. Gray is shocked to see Shirley sat in his kitchen, he asks her how she got in and she reveals a set of keys from her pocket. This conversation between them both seems to really hit the nail on the head. Shirley felt like she had to step in and help Gray, she explains to him that she understands how he's feeling because at this moment in time, Mick isn't happy with her. Gray seems interested and asks why. The only thing she says is that this particular scar is taking longer to heal. I think it's then that Gray realises what she's trying to say, if he had gone through with torching the family home, that would've been a scar for his children which probably would never heal for them. It looks as if (maybe) Shirley and Gray have a bit in common, they understand what each other are going through because they have both been made to feel that they can't cope and that they went down the route of making silly decisions and making stupid mistakes! Gray then suggests to Shirley that she needs to say sorry to Mick, no matter how many times it will take, she needs to keep trying! They clearly have a mutual understanding of each other and I like that, it seems like the most two unlikely people, but it really has worked!
Back at the Slater household, Kush is back on his phone. Something is telling me that perhaps he's trying to win back the £5,000 that Lily lost him! Oooo is Lily going to be such a little madam?! She walks in on Kush playing his game and she knows that it was a real game. She informs him that Kat would be unhappy if she knew about him gaming, she even mentions that Kat was angry at Alfie when she caught him coming out of the bookies. Kush tells the little girl never to play on his phone again, but it looks as if she's got one up on him. She throws a magazine onto the kitchen table and informs him that she's wanting a tablet. Is she threatening him? If he doesn't get her the tablet, will she tell Kat and Stacey what he's been up to? Uh-oh! Kush is stuck in the corner now! I know we've not seen much of her recently, but what do you guys think of the new little actress playing Lily? I think I did prefer the previous little girl as she was incredibly cute, but maybe they're going to be taking a different path with Lily - will she become a troublesome child? Who knows?
Meanwhile, it looks as if Phil has made a bank transaction over the phone of £5,000. He's convinced that he's doing the right thing and making the right decision. He catches up with Lola and informs her that everything with Ellie seems to be okay now. He announces that he's on his way to the hospital to go and see Raymond again, Lola seems surprised but Phil seems to inform her that now Ellie is aware of who he is, he doesn't need to pretend or hide anymore. With that he happily leaves to see his son. As they both arrive at the hospital, they find that Raymond's bed is empty. Phil quickly asks the doctor whether he's been moved to another unit and inquires about the treatment Raymond needs. It's only then that the doctor reveals the shocking information that Raymond has been discharged, he's home and he doesn't need anymore treatment! Phil's eyes are wide with shock! It's been a very long time since anyone has pulled the wall over his eyes like that! He knows he's been made a mug of and he's just given Ellie £5,000 for Raymond's supposed treatment! How the heck is he going to find a way out of this one? Will he track her down and get his money back?!
Back at the Carter's, Tina finds Shirley alone and asks where Mick might've got to, but slowly Mick approaches her from behind. Poor Tina, she obviously thinks she's done the right thing to help Mick with his feelings. She reveals she's only gone and found Katy online and she's debating whether to give her a call or not. Does this mean that Katy could be arriving to the Square pretty soon? Mick looks incredibly uncomfortable as Tina shows him the picture of their old friend. He doesn't say a word as he looks as the picture and quickly makes his escape. Shirley follows her son shouting after him, she can see that he's feeling awkward right now. Poor Tina has no idea what is going on in Mick's head, she's left baffled as they both walk away. The last scene of this episode, out on the Square, Shirley catches up with her son. She takes Gray's advice and begins to tell him how sorry she is for putting him into care, for it being Katy raising him instead of her. She's pleading for forgiveness from her son, but something is telling me that it's not what Shirley did that is upsetting Mick, it's coming to terms with him being abused. For a split moment, it looks as if he's going to tell his Mum exactly what is going on in his head, exactly what he's found out and what he's come to the realisation to. However, his words turn very quickly - as he seems to think about his own children and thinks to himself how someone can do that to a child? - Do what exactly? - Sexually abuse them? Put them into care? The whole speech he makes is as if he's speaking about his sexual abuse, but then maybe he does blame his Mother for putting him into care? Then perhaps his abuse wouldn't have happened in the first place! He announces that now she knows how much he is ashamed of her! He walks away and leaves his poor Mum in floods of tears!
I do feel for Shirley right now, I don't think Mick means to take his blame out on his Mum, it's obvious his anger is meant to be towards Katy. How the hell is he going to react when she arrives?! I think it's going to be quite harrowing for the Carter family over then next few weeks, especially Mick! What do you think is going to happen? I promise you all, I will be back tomorrow night following Monday's episode - I feel that I will probably get round to making a post every night this week, just to make sure that I am up to date! I'm sorry if this post is a bit long! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your day, I'll be back tomorrow! Thank you again everyone! xXx