Eastenders #31 Is Zack the next Jack?

[Jas19/2]

Last night episodes was absolutely phenomenal. The acting was 2nd to none but also brought lots of bad personal memories for myself. It’s good that they are running storylines like this for awareness.
On another note, I absolutely love George, but lately he has started to do my head in like being very over-the-top with Gloria there’s no doubt about it. He definitely did make her last few months of her life harder let’s face it without Gloria who would’ve been a maturnal figure for him because his mum actively gave him to her so I think he could have given a little bit more appreciation and gratitude. I felt really sorry for Eddie for a split second then bang nasty Eddie it was back, with Cindy I think his heart really wants to be with Cindy but in his head he wants Elaine that looks like his mum George and Cindy look so much better together.

 

[Cady1954]

oh I was distracted so didn't see it

She's going to be a bunny boiler that one !

 

[Jas19/2]

Also, I think Nadine being pregnant with Jay‘s baby could be the making of him and give him something else in his life apart from grieving over Lola 24 seven

 

[LittleMy]

I don’t think that baby is Jay’s. There’s something dodgy about her.

 

[abelleza]

I think it’s interesting his wife looks younger than him but all his victims seem to be quite a bit older. I wonder if that will come up as part of his defence.
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Unfortunately the sign on the Launderettes door was turned to be open instead of closed which caught my eye and took me out of the drama a bit

Is it not a 24hr laundrette? So it’s be open. Can’t remember if Yolanda unlocked the door or not but don’t think she did.

 

[Jas19/2]

The pastors wife is one condescending little twit constantly belittling Yolandi I’d love to slap the face off her

 

[Multi-21]

Is it not a 24hr laundrette? So it’s be open. Can’t remember if Yolanda unlocked the door or not but don’t think she did.

Ok I didn’t realise it was 24 hours as thought it was an attended one. Although then why does it need an open/closed sign

 

[Jas19/2]

I don’t know how Whitney is going to apply for Britney to get in Walford high without a birth certificate

 

[Oohthatsgood]

If it was 24/7 and no one there why would there be phone cases and stuff hung up for anyone to pinch lmao and I take it there’s no cabs that time of night because no one was in that back cab office

 

[AllSeeingEye123]

At the risk of making it a me too thread, I guess maybe just to bring awareness if anything

There was a relative who was around 5 years older and would always try to 'touch' where ever and whenever. It spanned over years and would be the most random locations I.e
I was sat in the second row of a mini bus and he'd sit next row and bring his hand through the gap, wait as I left the bathroom to brush past etc. His family would often stay at our house and we'd play games like murder in the dark (suggested by him). I was too scared of not being believed and never said anything to anyone (until now, literally).

Unfortunately nearly ALL women I know have a story of unwanted attention and I think Eastenders did well to bring in 'older' characters for this.

Absolutely. Safety is a huge deal for everyone regardless of gender or age. One of my mates used to live a few minutes walk from the town centre, but even though he was a guy we still didn't let him walk home in the early hours of Sunday morning after a sess. For piece of mind we'd make sure he got in the taxi with the rest of us and dropped off. Just not worth the risk.

I did the same the last time I was visited by my mate who doesn't live in the region. He booked a hotel about a five minute walk from where we had been drinking all night. His plan was me to get a taxi home and then he would walk to the hotel. Not a chance I would have that happen, especially when the taxi would be going the same way.

I went for drinks a few weeks ago with some work colleagues and made sure one of my female colleagues who was catching an Uber home alone a fair distance messaged me when she got home so I knew she was back to her fella safely.

I just don't trust how rough places are now especially on an evening. Get in a taxi and no walking home.

 

[LividLalji]

The only one I’ve met is Gus when I was working behind a bar years ago. He was arrogant and rude. I want to meet Patrick!

Anyone met Ian?

Yes I have. He was a miserable fucker

 

[Misssj80]

Yes I have. He was a miserable fucker

I have seen him many times, I used to work at the school his son went to. He always had a cap on, pulled right down and I do not approach me attitude lol

 

[lucylucyapplejuicy]

I don’t think that baby is Jay’s. There’s something dodgy about her.

I don’t think there’s a baby. She’s going to fleece him then duck off

 

[Hope96]

I love this photo of these two icons.

 

[AdApathy]

I don’t think there’s a baby. She’s going to fleece him then duck off

omg I hope we get a fake bump reveal like Bree in Desperate Housewives

 

[Muchbee]

Wasn't Emma supposed to be due back? Could see her having a hand in encouraging a fake pregnancy scam

 

[Miss.Chanandler.Bong]

I’m wondering that too; Elaine has promised to keep it between themselves, I would find that impossible, you may upset/lose a friend but the greater good applies with me. What does anyone else think?

I quoted this earlier and said it should be up to the victim but I’ve been thinking about that horrible abuse documentary that was on Channel 5 recently. The husband only got out of that situation because a friend went behind his back so I do see what you mean

 

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[abelleza]

I’m wondering that too; Elaine has promised to keep it between themselves, I would find that impossible, you may upset/lose a friend but the greater good applies with me. What does anyone else think?

This is such a tit take imo. You want to take control away from a victim who had already lost it in the most awful way? It’s up to them who they want to tell.

As someone who had a close friend who was raped and went to the police straight away, it’s an extremely traumatic experience. Not to mention, as the show itself showed, unless you’re covered in open wounds and massive bruises, they really do just take the word of the rapist. My friend had the ‘he denied it so we won’t be taking this any further’.

If you’re ever in this situation, unless the person is at an ongoing risk or underage, the best thing you can do is just support your friend. If they’re close enough to have told you, they trust you and need you to be there for them. Yet you think it’s okay for them to lose a friend over something so awful. It’s not about you, not up to you, it’s their decision and their decision only.
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I quoted this earlier and said it should be up to the victim but I’ve been thinking about that horrible abuse documentary that was on Channel 5 recently. The husband only got out of that situation because a friend went behind his back so I do see what you mean

Completely different if it’s an ongoing case of abuse. This isn’t what the storyline is about though.

 

[Marilyn345]

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This is such a tit take imo. You want to take control away from a victim who had already lost it in the most awful way? It’s up to them who they want to tell.

As someone who had a close friend who was raped and went to the police straight away, it’s an extremely traumatic experience. Not to mention, as the show itself showed, unless you’re covered in open wounds and massive bruises, they really do just take the word of the rapist. My friend had the ‘he denied it so we won’t be taking this any further’.

If you’re ever in this situation, unless the person is at an ongoing risk or underage, the best thing you can do is just support your friend. If they’re close enough to have told you, they trust you and need you to be there for them. Yet you think it’s okay for them to lose a friend over something so awful. It’s not about you, not up to you, it’s their decision and their decision only.
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Completely different if it’s an ongoing case of abuse. This isn’t what the storyline is about though.

Look I accept you showing your disagreement to what I had to say but please don’t judge me with the “..if you’re ever in this situation… “ comment, how do you know I haven’t been and what I had to say is the upshot of it.