[Ashsleigh]

Yeah I don't think he was axed, his contract just wasn't renewed so we'll probably have his recovery then he'll leave in April.

The only thing I dislike about this story is Whitney's complete ignorance to Lee's condition when she was the first to know that he was suffering from depression before... but I suppose they had to do this so they could build into the "you're not a man; Whitney's going to leave you" routine.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Miss Claus

Yeah I don't think he was axed, his contract just wasn't renewed so we'll probably have his recovery then he'll leave in April.

The only thing I dislike about this story is Whitney's complete ignorance to Lee's condition when she was the first to know that he was suffering from depression before... but I suppose they had to do this so they could build into the "you're not a man; Whitney's going to leave you" routine.

I suppose that's one of the reasons they had the Vic raid. It was such an extreme thing to do that it would disgust anyone and Whitney may not immediately make the mental health connection and her disgust at his actions then feed his feelings even more.

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Miss Claus

Yeah I don't think he was axed, his contract just wasn't renewed so we'll probably have his recovery then he'll leave in April.

The only thing I dislike about this story is Whitney's complete ignorance to Lee's condition when she was the first to know that he was suffering from depression before... but I suppose they had to do this so they could build into the "you're not a man; Whitney's going to leave you" routine.

I think Whitney is in denial (and a bit ignorant) so doesn't really know how to cope with it

I don't think she understands that the depression is at fault. She probably thinks whatever tablets he's taking have cured him.

[Ashsleigh]

Originally Posted by Fireplace

I think Whitney is in denial (and a bit ignorant) so doesn't really know how to cope with it

I don't think she understands that the depression is at fault. She probably thinks whatever tablets he's taking have cured him.

He didn't take the tablets though, did he? I seem to recall him pretending/refusing without his family knowing. DTC dropped the storyline quite fast before SOC took over so I'm not sure what happened there.

Do we know if there was a direct cause for Lee's depression the first time around?

Originally Posted by Fireplace

Is Whitney faking being pregnant? (Or perhaps a phantom pregnancy storyline?)

Originally Posted by December

Something's off with it because, from a writing perspective, what's the point in her miscarrying, to then get pregnant again within a short space of time when Lee's leaving either way.

Perhaps she can get pregnant, but can't have kids? Wasn't that what Bish Bash Tosh had, with all those miscarriages? Either that or everything turns out fine and Lee and Whitney both leave in April.

Originally Posted by December

I didn't realise his commute was that bad. a tube ride and then hiring a car?

**** that I'd work in the family pub until I got a better job. I wouldn't travel that far for a bloody call centre job.

I think he just got himself in too deep; he thought he was pleasing Whitney with his "job in the city" but as tonight's episode confirmed she doesn't seem to care that much.

[Marsh.]

Wow, even at this late stage Lee's exit storyline is showing up the piss poor job the Mitchell sisters are getting.

[Firewire]

Is Whitney faking being pregnant? (Or perhaps a phantom pregnancy storyline?)

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Fireplace

Is Whitney faking being pregnant? (Or perhaps a phantom pregnancy storyline?)

Something's off with it because, from a writing perspective, what's the point in her miscarrying, to then get pregnant again within a short space of time when Lee's leaving either way.

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by December

Something's off with it because, from a writing perspective, what's the point in her miscarrying, to then get pregnant again within a short space of time when Lee's leaving either way.

Which is why I think it could be phantom

Whitney's so scared she's losing Lee that she's convinced herself she's pregnant in the hope he stays

Which in itself makes things worse because he doesn't think he can look after a baby

She's definitely not going to give birth. I would've assumed she was faking but then she was secretly looking at carry-chairs.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Fireplace

Which is why I think it could be phantom

Whitney's so scared she's losing Lee that she's convinced herself she's pregnant in the hope he stays

Which in itself makes things worse because he doesn't think he can look after a baby

She's definitely not going to give birth. I would've assumed she was faking but then she was secretly looking at carry-chairs.

Ah, that sounds good. From a story perspective obviously.

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by December

Ah, that sounds good. From a story perspective obviously.

Under DTC it would probably be a disaster

Sean, hopefully, will be able to do it justice

Just like Lee's depression, it was a bit of a riot under Dom's era but Sean really has shown what he's capable of recently

[Marsh.]

I didn't realise his commute was that bad. a tube ride and then hiring a car?

**** that I'd work in the family pub until I got a better job. I wouldn't travel that far for a bloody call centre job.

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by December

I didn't realise his commute was that bad. a tube ride and then hiring a car?

**** that I'd work in the family pub until I got a better job. I wouldn't travel that far for a bloody call centre job.

It's his own car which he has to take instead because of the issues with the Tube (which was why he ran through the market)

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Fireplace

It's his own car which he has to take instead because of the issues with the Tube (which was why he ran through the market)

Oh right. I didn't even know he had a car.

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by December

Oh right. I didn't even know he had a car.

Mick bought him it to help him out when he had a job in Star's mum's pub

[Ashsleigh]

Originally Posted by December

Oh right. I didn't even know he had a car.

The residents can only drive when it's appropriate for the storyline x

(I don't understand why he doesn't drive everyday. Better than the Tube)

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Miss Claus

The residents can only drive when it's appropriate for the storyline x

(I don't understand why he doesn't drive everyday. Better than the Tube)

This.
But then I imagine London traffic is horrendous.

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Miss Claus

The residents can only drive when it's appropriate for the storyline x

(I don't understand why he doesn't drive everyday. Better than the Tube)

Jane's car moved so little it was the reason Emma discovered she was involved in the Lucy murder lmao

If only Jane had gone to Asda twice a week she might be alright

[Firewire]

Ricky wearing make-up? Soon he'll be dancing with Amy to Lady Gaga.

[Ross.]

why are you chatting without me

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Frossty

why are you chatting without me

Because you weren't here /slap

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Frossty

why are you chatting without me

Ever noticed how this thread flourishes when you're not here?

[Firewire]

Kim can drive now

And Babe used to have a Reliant Robin but I haven't seen it in a long time

[Ashsleigh]

Speaking of driving, who actually can drive? We never see teenagers taking driving lessons (except for Abi, I think? Only because she ended up murdering a dog) but they all seem to end up with cars, and I'm pretty sure Kim is the first soap character to have a driving lesson storyline.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Miss Claus

Speaking of driving, who actually can drive? We never see teenagers taking driving lessons (except for Abi, I think? Only because she ended up murdering a dog) but they all seem to end up with cars, and I'm pretty sure Kim is the first soap character to have a driving lesson storyline.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure Whitney can't. And Lauren ran her dad over and hasn't driven a car since.

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Miss Claus

Speaking of driving, who actually can drive? We never see teenagers taking driving lessons (except for Abi, I think? Only because she ended up murdering a dog) but they all seem to end up with cars, and I'm pretty sure Kim is the first soap character to have a driving lesson storyline.

Mick, Linda, Billy, Babe, Lee, Max, Kim, Vincent, Ian (lost his licence), Jane, Phil, Sharon, Roxy, Ronnie, Sonia and Dot

I think Ben and Jay can too as I'm sure they drive cars in and out of the garage