Post by Geraldine Clough on Aug 18, 2022 2:54:43 GMT
August 2022
The drama has been high in Walford in August. Ben has been spiralling out of control. Affected by the rape and his subsequent split from his husband Callum, he has turned to drugs and smoking. Things came to a head on Rocky's birthday in the Beale family living room, when a row broke out between Ben and Peter, with Peter raging over Ben attacking him. Ben reveals that he saw Peter and Dana having sex. To get revenge, Peter reports a miserable Ben to the police for attacking him. A frantic Kathy provides an alibi to get Ben out of custody. Sadly, Ben is still on a bad state and continues with taking drugs, buying from his aunt Sam's secret dealer in Peggy's wine bar. Ben admits that he stopped Jax's protection in prison and a raging Kheerat throttles him. Stacey comes to his rescue and he continues on his drug fuelled expedition. Sadly, this results in Ben collapsing in the bin cage and suffering a heart attack. A positive is that we get to see the handsome Ben AKA Max Bowden shirtless, every cloud has a silver lining.
Elsewhere, Phil discovers that Sam has appointed the dealer who sold Ben the drugs. He is disgusted. Ironically, he throws Sam out of the same gate that he threw Sharon out of after her affair with Keanu. Desperate to reconcile with Phil and redeem herself, she asks hunky Zack to help her find Lewis. Sure enough, a car enters the square with Lewis in the boot. A gleaming Sam shows Phil that Lewis has been captured and they drive to an eery warehouse. Things become tense as Phil's gun is revealed. Things don't go to plan as Ben finds out about Sam and Phil's plan and arrives at the warehouse, stopping Phil from blowing Lewis's brains out and decorating the warehouse walls a gothic red colour. Ben asks Phil to let him take control. Phil ponders it and eventually agrees to let Ben take charge. Ben is angry, upset and disgusted. He makes Lewis suffer. The gun is pointed at Lewis's face as Ben forces Lewis to confess to the rape. Sam and Phil agree to end their feud and a loud bang is heard. Ben says he just wanted to scare Lewis, in a coy manner.
Feeling that he has made Lewis suffer and somewhat healed, Ben vows to report the rape to the police. A nervous and reluctant Ben goes to Walford Police Station and makes the report. In a twist of events, PC Callum notices Ben in the station, and soon discovers the horrific truth about the rape. Callum is appalled with himself for failing Ben and apologetically offers to support Ben. Back on the square, Callum begs Ben for another chance at the marriage. Feeling clear headed, Ben says that the marriage is over and he wants to do right by callum by letting him go.
In the Panesar household, Vinny, Kheerat and Ashneet moved out in revolt over Suki's involvment in Jax's death. Suki is in despair and turns to Eve for comfort. A business deal goes sour when a businessman and family friend tries to bribe a destitute Suki in to sleeping with him for a business contract for a development in Mumbai. Things become tense over dinner and the slimy business man realises that Suki has recorded their discussion on camera. Suki is beaten and pushed to the floor, astounded by how things have progressed, Suki hits him with an ornament. He becomes un-responsive. Is he dead? A frantic Suki is visited by the man's son, Ravi. On realising what has happened, he offers to help with the disposal of the body, his FATHER's body. In a shocking twist, the man regains consciousness and an appalled Ravi hits him again, whilst Suki is out of the house and un-aware, still agonising over the belief that she is a murderer. Ravi tries to support Suki, the pair build a rapport. They decide to go in to business together and buy Walford East from Kathy.
The Slater's caravan holiday doesn't go as plannee when they find Sausage Surprise on the menu at the complex restaurant. An un-suspecting Jean appears at the table, recoiling to the back yard, not wanting to be seen by Stacey. But, Stacey follows her. They agree to meet at Jean's caravan and talk. Stacey is concerned about Jean's welfare, being recovering from a bipolar episode and being alone. However, it turns out that Jean is not alone! A sprightly Big Mo comes out and says that Jean is living with her for the time being. The three re-unite over cocktails but things become difficult when an embarrassed Jean says that she doesn't want to return to the Square. She can't live around the people who saw her when she was manic.
Kim's love life becomes more serious when Howie's rude and self-centred son Denzel comes to stay. Kim cheerfully tries to strike a bond with him, to no avail. It becomes clear that Howie has strained relations with his son.
In the Highway household, Stuart is in turmoil. He is given the news that he is clear of cancer but this year's events have emotionally destroyed him. An inquisitive Karen tries to offer support, suggesting that he may have post-natal depression. It proves a difficult challenge to support Stuart. He is found by Vi, Callum and Karen throwing and smashing the appliances and goods in the flat. Vi pleads with him to stop but only Karen can get through to him. He agrees to visit the doctor and is prescribed anti-depressants.
It has been an eventful month in the Square. Sadly the quality drama and interesting characters is about to take a back seat with the impending arrival of the banal character of Alfie. This could prove an obsticle for Kat and Phil's engagement.
The drama has been high in Walford in August. Ben has been spiralling out of control. Affected by the rape and his subsequent split from his husband Callum, he has turned to drugs and smoking. Things came to a head on Rocky's birthday in the Beale family living room, when a row broke out between Ben and Peter, with Peter raging over Ben attacking him. Ben reveals that he saw Peter and Dana having sex. To get revenge, Peter reports a miserable Ben to the police for attacking him. A frantic Kathy provides an alibi to get Ben out of custody. Sadly, Ben is still on a bad state and continues with taking drugs, buying from his aunt Sam's secret dealer in Peggy's wine bar. Ben admits that he stopped Jax's protection in prison and a raging Kheerat throttles him. Stacey comes to his rescue and he continues on his drug fuelled expedition. Sadly, this results in Ben collapsing in the bin cage and suffering a heart attack. A positive is that we get to see the handsome Ben AKA Max Bowden shirtless, every cloud has a silver lining.
Elsewhere, Phil discovers that Sam has appointed the dealer who sold Ben the drugs. He is disgusted. Ironically, he throws Sam out of the same gate that he threw Sharon out of after her affair with Keanu. Desperate to reconcile with Phil and redeem herself, she asks hunky Zack to help her find Lewis. Sure enough, a car enters the square with Lewis in the boot. A gleaming Sam shows Phil that Lewis has been captured and they drive to an eery warehouse. Things become tense as Phil's gun is revealed. Things don't go to plan as Ben finds out about Sam and Phil's plan and arrives at the warehouse, stopping Phil from blowing Lewis's brains out and decorating the warehouse walls a gothic red colour. Ben asks Phil to let him take control. Phil ponders it and eventually agrees to let Ben take charge. Ben is angry, upset and disgusted. He makes Lewis suffer. The gun is pointed at Lewis's face as Ben forces Lewis to confess to the rape. Sam and Phil agree to end their feud and a loud bang is heard. Ben says he just wanted to scare Lewis, in a coy manner.
Feeling that he has made Lewis suffer and somewhat healed, Ben vows to report the rape to the police. A nervous and reluctant Ben goes to Walford Police Station and makes the report. In a twist of events, PC Callum notices Ben in the station, and soon discovers the horrific truth about the rape. Callum is appalled with himself for failing Ben and apologetically offers to support Ben. Back on the square, Callum begs Ben for another chance at the marriage. Feeling clear headed, Ben says that the marriage is over and he wants to do right by callum by letting him go.
In the Panesar household, Vinny, Kheerat and Ashneet moved out in revolt over Suki's involvment in Jax's death. Suki is in despair and turns to Eve for comfort. A business deal goes sour when a businessman and family friend tries to bribe a destitute Suki in to sleeping with him for a business contract for a development in Mumbai. Things become tense over dinner and the slimy business man realises that Suki has recorded their discussion on camera. Suki is beaten and pushed to the floor, astounded by how things have progressed, Suki hits him with an ornament. He becomes un-responsive. Is he dead? A frantic Suki is visited by the man's son, Ravi. On realising what has happened, he offers to help with the disposal of the body, his FATHER's body. In a shocking twist, the man regains consciousness and an appalled Ravi hits him again, whilst Suki is out of the house and un-aware, still agonising over the belief that she is a murderer. Ravi tries to support Suki, the pair build a rapport. They decide to go in to business together and buy Walford East from Kathy.
The Slater's caravan holiday doesn't go as plannee when they find Sausage Surprise on the menu at the complex restaurant. An un-suspecting Jean appears at the table, recoiling to the back yard, not wanting to be seen by Stacey. But, Stacey follows her. They agree to meet at Jean's caravan and talk. Stacey is concerned about Jean's welfare, being recovering from a bipolar episode and being alone. However, it turns out that Jean is not alone! A sprightly Big Mo comes out and says that Jean is living with her for the time being. The three re-unite over cocktails but things become difficult when an embarrassed Jean says that she doesn't want to return to the Square. She can't live around the people who saw her when she was manic.
Kim's love life becomes more serious when Howie's rude and self-centred son Denzel comes to stay. Kim cheerfully tries to strike a bond with him, to no avail. It becomes clear that Howie has strained relations with his son.
In the Highway household, Stuart is in turmoil. He is given the news that he is clear of cancer but this year's events have emotionally destroyed him. An inquisitive Karen tries to offer support, suggesting that he may have post-natal depression. It proves a difficult challenge to support Stuart. He is found by Vi, Callum and Karen throwing and smashing the appliances and goods in the flat. Vi pleads with him to stop but only Karen can get through to him. He agrees to visit the doctor and is prescribed anti-depressants.
It has been an eventful month in the Square. Sadly the quality drama and interesting characters is about to take a back seat with the impending arrival of the banal character of Alfie. This could prove an obsticle for Kat and Phil's engagement.