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3x31: 'You think you know someone' | Written by Hannah | Episode Eighty Nine Eileen Fields was singing quietly to herself as she carried her son David’s clean clothes up the stairs to his bedroom. She knocked lightly on the door and walked in without waiting for a response. Eileen frowned as she accidentally stumbled over an empty bottle of whisky that was lying on the floor. She sighed deeply as she realised that David was passed out in bed and he wasn’t alone. Eileen shook her head as she realised the brunette who was snoring beside her son was local café owner Chrissie Campbell. Eileen quietly backed out of the room and rushed down the stairs, she stared at the pile of washing she had placed on the dining table and then grabbed hold of her keys and escaped the house. Meanwhile, at the Faraday house, Mia Faraday ignored another phone call from Kyle Campbell “Trying to avoid someone?” Mia’s aunt Lindsay asked. Mia shrugged “It’s a long story” She muttered. “I have time” Lindsay replied as she sat down on the sofa near Mia. “You think you know someone” Mia began to rant “I was just trying to be a friend, why is it guys always get the wrong idea and end up making things awkward?” Mia questioned as she explained how her friend Kyle had attempted to kiss her the previous night. “Take it as a compliment” Lindsay lightly laughed as Mia began to break into a smile “I’m gonna have to talk to him aren’t I?” Mia asked. Lindsay nodded “Set the record straight, if that’s what you want?” Lindsay raised an eyebrow “I have a boyfriend” Mia reminded her aunt as she picked up her phone to text.
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At the Crown and Horseshoe, Imogen Sandford was standing at the door ready to open. She looked up as her partner Daniel Hastings appeared at the bar holding a note. “What’s that?” Imogen questioned. Daniel looked up “It’s an invite for some event tonight, for local businessmen” Daniel explained “You gonna go?” She asked. Daniel shrugged “Might do, if only for the mulled wine” Daniel joked as Eileen arrived for her shift. “You don’t look your usual cheery self Eileen, where’s your Christmas spirit?” Imogen joked. “Let’s just say I had a bit of a shock this morning and there’s images in my mind I would rather forget” Eileen answered “I don’t think I want to know” Imogen laughed. Meanwhile, at the flat of Chloe Charles, Chloe sat opposite her flatmate Nicki Grant “You can’t avoid the question forever Nic” Chloe complained “I’ll force you to pee on a stick if I have to” Chloe tried to joke. “Fine, I’m pregnant Chlo, is that what you wanna hear?” Nicki snapped. “Have you told Josh yet?” Chloe asked. “I can’t talk about this right now” Nicki stood up and made her way towards her bedroom leaving Chloe in the kitchen. “Did I miss something?” Chloe’s boyfriend Harry Campbell asked as he appeared in the doorway “Nicki’s pregnant” Chloe revealed.
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David exhaled deeply as he sat up in bed, he cursed as the room spun. He looked towards Chrissie who was still fast asleep next to him. He clumsily climbed over her and stumbled into the bathroom. After David had left, Chrissie opened her eyes and cringed. She pulled on her clothes and stumbled as she tried to stand up. She gathered her handbag which had spilled out all over the bedroom floor. She tried to quietly shut the bedroom door, but found herself face to face with David on the landing. “You’re going” He observed. “Yeah” Chrissie muttered, embarrassed. “Well…last night was fun” David mumbled “What I can remember anyway” He tried to joke. “I’d better go” Chrissie made her way down the stairs towards the front door “We should do it again sometime” David muttered to himself. Meanwhile, at the Garage, Anthony Spencer stared at his phone at the text from David explaining that he wouldn’t be in work that day. Anthony shook his head in annoyance and looked at the two cars that he was supposed to finish repairing by the end of the day.
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“So this is awkward” Kyle tried to lighten the mood as Mia joined him at a table in Patrick’s Place. His foster mother Kayla Macey brought over two hot chocolates and then left them to it. “About yesterday…” Kyle began “I think you just got caught up in the moment, with everything that’s happened lately with Drew and Molly” Mia explained for him. “Mia, please let me explain” Kyle said. “I know you’re with Alex and I’ve been putting all of this to the back of my mind, but I can’t keep pretending Mia, I really like you” Kyle confided as Mia blushed. “I don’t know what game you’re playing Kyle” Mia began. “I’m not playing anything Mia, I’m trying to be honest with you” Kyle tried to explain. Mia shook her head “Guys like you aren’t interested in girls like me, especially now” Mia pointed towards the wheelchair “Let’s be serious here Kyle, you’ve always been into girls like Vicki” Mia said “And look how well that turned out” Kyle retorted “This is guilt, you feel guilty for the accident Kyle, but you don’t need to, it was just an accident” Mia said “All I want is to get on with my life…with Alex” Mia explained. “He bores you” Kyle spat in annoyance. Mia scoffed “Don’t you dare, Alex gets me, not just because we’re both paralysed…who’s my favourite band Kyle? My favourite ice cream flavour?” Mia pushed “Alex knows all of those things, he suits me and he makes me happy” Mia wheeled herself backwards “I think you and me, we should stay away from each other Kyle” Mia said as she wheeled towards the door. “Mia” Kyle called “Your favourite band is The Pretty Reckless and your favourite ice cream flavour is Ben and Jerry’s honey caramel.”
As he waited for Chloe to finish getting ready for Christmas shopping, Harry cornered Nicki in the kitchen “Is it true?” Harry pressed. Nicki stared at Harry in horror “Chloe really can’t keep a secret can she” Nicki shook her head in annoyance. “Are you pregnant Nicki?” He questioned. Nicki nodded “According to three different types of pregnancy tests” Nicki admitted. Harry exhaled deeply “I can’t believe this is happening” Harry muttered “Please tell me it’s Josh’s kid” Harry pleaded with Nicki. She stared at Harry and slowly shook her head “The dates don’t match, Harry, it’s your baby” Nicki revealed causing Harry to step back in shock. “What the hell are we going to do?” Harry questioned “Chloe’ll never forgive me” He tried to take a breath “She’ll never forgive us both” Nicki replied. “Forgive you both for what” Chloe’s voice startled both Harry and Nicki. They looked at each other in horror “We…we knocked over your bottle of Prosecco” Nicki muttered “I’m so sorry” Nicki said as Chloe laughed “Nic, I work in a pub, don’t worry about it” Chloe shook her head in confusion. “We’re heading into Portsmouth; do you want us to pick anything up for you?” Chloe asked. Nicki shook her head “I’m fine, thanks Chlo” Nicki replied. “Will you be okay on your own? I can always stay” Chloe offered, but Nicki encouraged Chloe to leave with Harry. As the couple made their way towards the door, Harry stopped and looked back at Nicki, an expression of worry on his face.
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Daniel stood outside a small underground bar; he looked once again at the leaflet, wondering if he was in the right place. He took a deep breath as he entered; he looked around the room and recognised a few faces from around Canvey Island. He smiled as the bar’s owner walked towards him “You must be Daniel, nice to meet you” James Chandler introduced himself and led Daniel towards the bar where David was propped up “I take it you know David Fields, he runs the Garage and Johnny over there runs the barbers” James pointed to the older man in the corner. “I thought it would be nice for us men to get to know each other, make some links” James explained. “How about we get started?” James asked. “Get started with what?” Daniel questioned. David laughed “What every good man enjoys in life…whisky and cards” David sat himself down at the table, while James stared at Daniel “Everything okay?” He asked. Daniel hesitated, he thought about the last time he had played poker. Over ten years ago in his bar in Spain, his gambling addiction had taken over his life and it led to him and his wife at the time losing their entire business and savings. Lindsay had almost divorced him and taken Megan away, but she had forgiven Daniel and pleaded with her father Duncan to lend them the money to buy the Crown and Horseshoe. “You going to join us for a game Daniel?” James asked.
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As Anthony closed up the garage, his boyfriend Tate Yorke appeared “I haven’t seen you in a while” Anthony sighed. “Well, you’ve been busy” Tate replied. “So have you” Anthony retorted. “I’m surprised you haven’t got Ava attached to your side” Anthony said coldly. “Don’t be like that Ant, Ava’s been a good friend to me” Tate replied. “I’m not going to argue about this Anthony” Tate sighed as the couple walked towards Canvey Crescent. “It’s Christmas Eve in a few days and I just want to enjoy the season with the man I love” Tate explained. “I just feel like you’ve disappeared on me” Anthony admitted. “I disappeared on you? You pushed me away Anthony, the moment you found out about Siobhan’s MS, you didn’t want me near you” Tate confided. “I just needed some time to get my head around it” Anthony tried to explain “I know and that’s why I was trying to give you some space” Tate sighed. “So you decided to go off getting drunk with Ava, everyone can see she’s got a thing for you” Anthony complained as Tate shook his head “You’re jealous, this is what your mood’s about” Tate moaned. “Do you blame me? I shouldn’t have pushed you away Tate, okay I get that, but it didn’t take much did it?” Anthony and Tate reached the Spencer house “I think you should go home” Anthony said “I want to talk this out” Tate replied. “I haven’t got the energy Tate, I spend my whole day trying to make sure the Garage doesn’t go under, David spends more time drunk than he does sober and then I get home and I spend my evenings trying to make sure Siobhan and Emily are okay, I don’t have the energy to keep us together anymore” Anthony said emotionally “What are you trying to say here Ant?” Tate asked. “I don’t know anymore” Anthony admitted.
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“You look awful” Kayla commented as Chrissie stood behind the counter at Patrick’s Place “Cheers Kayla” Chrissie yawned. “The twins are worried about you and to be frank Chrissie, so am I” Kayla explained. “I’m fine” Chrissie sighed unconvincingly. “I wouldn’t be” Kayla admitted “In your position, I wouldn’t be fine and that’s okay Chrissie, it’s okay not to be fine after losing Jay. You loved her and now you’re trying to live without her.” Kayla said sympathetically. “It hurts” Chrissie mumbled “But I’ll be okay” Chrissie reassured her friend. Meanwhile, Daniel stood outside in an alleyway near the bar. He leaned against the wall and then looked inside his empty wallet. He cursed as he realised he had spent all the cash he had, he pulled out the note that James had wrote, the note that told him that he now owed James over five hundred pounds after losing the poker game.
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At the Fields’ house, Eileen felt awkward as David drunkenly stumbled through the front door and fell into the living room “David” She muttered “I’m surprised to see you on your own” Eileen said as David looked at her in confusion “Wha?” He mumbled “Your house guest this morning” Eileen pointed out. David didn’t say a word. “I don’t have a problem with you bringing friends home David, but you could at least call first…” Eileen muttered, but was stopped as David snapped and grabbed hold of her arm roughly “I think you’re forgetting whose house this is Ma” David said darkly “You invited myself into my home, barged into my life with Michelle and now she’s gone, you’re telling me what I can and can’t do in my own house” David ranted as Eileen tried to pull away. She stumbled backwards as David finally let go “I won’t do this anymore David, I know losing Michelle and Alfie has hurt you, but I won’t let you keep taking it out on me” Eileen warned as David’s expression softened. David stared into Eileen’s eyes “Ma” He whispered “I’m sorry” He croaked as he fell into Eileen’s arms. Meanwhile, Chloe sighed as she walked through the front door of her flat in a mood “Well that was successful” She complained about the lack of Christmas presents “I’m sorry Chlo, you’d probably been better off taking Olivia shopping” Harry muttered. “What’s wrong Harry?” Chloe asked suddenly “You’ve been distracted all day” Chloe tried to massage Harry’s shoulders but he awkwardly pulled away “I’m fine Chlo, I’ve just had a lot on my mind with work and stuff” Harry lied. As the couple continued to talk, Nicki was stood in the hallway listening to every word. In her hand she clung onto a pregnancy test, stepping backwards, she looked down as the test flashed the words ‘Not pregnant.’
Cast (In Order of Appearance): Eileen Fields: Susan McCann David Fields: Allen Leech Christine “Chrissie” Campbell: Liz May Brice Mia Faraday: Eden Taylor-Draper Lindsay Faraday: Kim Medcalf Imogen Sandford: Christine Stephen-Daly Daniel Hastings: Luke Roberts Chloe Charles: Linzey Cocker Nicole “Nicki” Grant: Hannah Tointon Harry Campbell: Ayden Callaghan Anthony Spencer: Jamie Borthwick Kyle Campbell: Carl Au Kayla Macey: Diane Parish James Chandler: Jeremy Sheffield Tate Yorke: Ben Hardy
• ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: 2014.12.31
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3x32: 'I hope you've got some Gucci up your sleeve' | Written by Hannah | Episode Ninety Duncan Faraday smiled as he looked at the final order of service he had printed up for his Christmas Day wedding to Katherine Lavery “I can’t believe you’re really getting married in a few days” Duncan’s daughter Lindsay mused as she looked over his shoulder at the order of service. “I didn’t think I’d ever be walking down the aisle again, but here I am” Duncan smiled. “I miss Mum every single day, but I know she’d approve. Katherine is a lovely woman, she’s going to make you very happy” Lindsay smiled. “She already does” Duncan replied happily. “How’s the planning coming along?” Sophia Phillips asked as she walked into the dining room “Everything is on schedule” Duncan answered as Sophia lightly laughed “Sorry, I meant the Christmas Eve Ball. Lindsay’s Chemistry Debut” Sophia corrected. “Let’s just say, it’s a good job that my daughter is a trainee events planner” Lindsay laughed. “It will be a great night Linds” Sophia reassured her former sister-in-law. Meanwhile, at the Crown and Horseshoe, Imogen Sandford was staring intently at the laptop screen as she puzzled over the joint bank account she shared with her partner Daniel Hastings. “Everything okay?” Eileen Fields asked as she tended to the bar, Imogen looked up and shrugged “Fine” She muttered. Eileen carried on drying the glasses as Daniel appeared “I hope you’ve got some Gucci up your sleeve, judging by the look on her face, you’re gonna need it” Eileen nodded towards Imogen. Daniel sighed as joined Imogen at the table “You look stressed” He observed. “There’s money missing from the account” Imogen stated as Daniel immediately felt a pang of guilt “That was me, I borrowed some cash from the joint account to finish off the Christmas shopping” Daniel lied. Imogen eyed her partner suspiciously, but remained silent. “You’d tell me if you were in trouble, right?” Imogen said. Daniel nodded “Of course I would, just like you’d tell me” Daniel tried to smile. Imogen nodded, neither convinced by the other.
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As the Campbell twins walked along the beach back towards Palmers Street, Kyle was busy showing Molly the Kindle he had brought for Kayla for Christmas “She’s gonna love it” Molly smiled “I’ll give you half then it can be from the both of us. We should download some of her favourite books on it for her” Molly enthused. “Might keep her mind off my court hearing” Kyle muttered as he thought about his impending court hearing that was due to take place in the first week of the New Year. “Let’s just enjoy Christmas, it’s gonna be hard enough thinking about what happened last year to Patrick” Molly paused and shook her head in disbelief “I can’t believe it’s really been a year” She mused sadly. “At least Matthew Fitzgerald got what he deserved” Kyle spat bitterly. “He’ll be sentenced soon, I hope it gets life” Molly said. “He will if there’s any justice in the world” Kyle responded. As the twins reached the corner of Palmers Street, they noticed Mia Faraday and Alex Ellison across the road making their way towards Canvey Lanes High Street. Molly called out for Mia who looked over. She smiled weakly and gave the twins a small wave. After Mia and Alex had disappeared, Molly looked at Kyle in confusion “That was weird” She commented, but Kyle ignored her “Mia didn’t even come over” Molly carried on. “Just leave it Mol” Kyle complained, not wanting to think about his embarrassment over Mia. “I’m just saying Kyle” Molly began but Kyle cut her off “I said just leave it.”
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At Chemistry, new barman Tate Yorke was busy setting up the bar for the night ahead. He was still distracted by his argument with his boyfriend Anthony Spencer the night before that he didn’t even notice his friend Ava Donovan appear. “You didn’t reply to my text last night…or this morning” Ava said. Tate apologised and explained about his fight with Anthony. “I’m sorry Tate” Ava didn’t know what to say. “He just needs some time to cool off, I’ll text him later on” Tate sighed. “Are you sure that’s what you want?” Ava asked suddenly. “What do you mean?” Tate responded. “Well, things haven’t been that great between you for a while, maybe it’s time to call it quits” Ava suggested. “I love him Aves” Tate replied. “Maybe it’s not enough” Ava sighed. “I’m not ready to give up on Anthony, not just yet” Tate said confidently, not noticing the sad expression on Ava’s face. Meanwhile, Harry Campbell was sat in the Connor’s living room after revealing the truth about his night with Nicki Grant to his friend and Nicki’s ex Josh Connor. “I don’t know what to say mate, Chloe will eat you alive if she found out” Josh said unhelpfully. “Cheers, that’s exactly what I need to hear right now” Harry muttered. “I think she wants to keep it” Harry admitted “Maybe you should get in there first, tell Chloe the truth” Josh suggested. “Explain to her how drunk you were and that you don’t even remember it happening” Harry shook his head “That sounds even worse” Harry replied. “Maybe I can talk to her, work out what she’s going to do” Josh offered. “You don’t have to do that, I shouldn’t have got you involved in all this” Harry sighed. “Maybe you’re right, maybe I do have to tell Chloe the truth.”
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At the back of the Crown and Horseshoe, Eileen was struggling to carry a barrel towards the cellar. She jumped as she felt someone touch her arm from behind and she dropped the barrel in the process “Now look what you made me do” Eileen complained as Duncan helped her to pick it back up. Together they carried the barrel down to the cellar, Eileen used her hand to fan herself as she leaned against the wall. As she took her cardigan off, Duncan noticed the bruising on Eileen’s arms “What’s that?” Duncan questioned and lightly took Eileen’s arm. Eileen pulled her arm away and wrapped her cardigan around herself. “You know me, always a bit clumsy” Eileen replied trying to hide the nervousness in her voice. Duncan stared at his former partner and raised an eyebrow “Clumsy is never a word I would use to describe you” Duncan said. “Yeah well, goes to show you that you never did really know me very well” Eileen answered sadly “Now come on, I’ve got work to do” Eileen’s voice unintentionally high pitched. Eileen disappeared leaving Duncan with food for thought.
James Chandler greeted barmaid Chloe Charles as he walked into the Crown and Horseshoe “And a drink for your beautiful self” He charmed as Chloe thanked him. James looked over towards Daniel who was sat at a table with his daughter Megan Donovan and her husband Noah. Daniel noticed James stood at the bar and made his excuses to Megan and Noah. “No Mrs Hastings today?” James asked as Daniel stood awkwardly next to him. “My partner Imogen is off finishing the Christmas shopping. You know what women are like, can never buy enough brussel sprouts” Daniel tried to joke. “I’ve been thinking about that money you owe me” James brought up “And how you can pay off your debt” James handed Daniel a newspaper with a list of horses “The race is tonight and I’ve put on a bet for you” James informed Daniel. “I can get you the rest of the money, we don’t need…” Daniel began, but James cut him off “I’ve already put the bet on Daniel, five hundred to win and you can easily clear up with two grand” James explained “Trust me” He said as he patted Daniel on the back, Daniel unsure how he got caught up in this situation.
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Nicki Grant was surprised to find her former boyfriend Josh standing on her doorstep “I knew you’d be begging me to take you back sooner or later” Nicki said as she let Josh in. “Chloe around?” He asked as Nicki explained that Chloe was at work. “Good because I need to talk to you about Harry” Josh said. “He told you” Nicki said, surprised. “What are you going to do about the baby?” Josh asked bluntly. “I don’t think that’s any of your business” Nicki replied. “It is when it could ruin the lives of two of my closest friends” Josh responded “I don’t think Chloe would class you as a friend” Nicki snapped. “Oh come on Nicki, you’re not exactly mother material” Josh said as Nicki took offense “You don’t know anything about me” Nicki shot back. “I’m just trying to make you see, this baby, it doesn’t make any sense” Josh tried to explain “Well maybe it could” Nicki sighed “We don’t have to let Chloe get hurt, she doesn’t have to know that Harry is the father” Nicki suggested. “What would you tell her?” Josh asked. “We could tell people the baby is yours. It’s not too late for us Josh. We could give things another go, we could have a family” Nicki pulled Josh’s hand towards her stomach “We could have this baby together” Josh took his hand away sharply “You’re crazy” He snapped “We didn’t work for a reason Nicki and you want to put a child in the middle of that” Josh shook his head “You have some serious thinking to do” Josh warned as he left.
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Tate was run off his feet as he tended to the bar at Chemistry, his friend Ava was sat at the corner of the bar drinking a cocktail while new owner Lindsay was busy serving a tipsy Chrissie Campbell. “I’ll get this one” David Fields offered as he sat down next to Chrissie “You’re a bad influence of me” Chrissie broke into a sultry smile “And that’s why you like me” David flirted back. Meanwhile, on the dancefloor, Chrissie’s son Kyle was dancing as he drunk a beer. He caught the eye of a young woman and soon made his way towards her. Without words, Kyle began dancing with the woman who smiled flirtatiously at him “I’m Kyle” He leaned in towards her ear. “Lauren” She smiled back. Back at the bar, Ava was surprised to see Anthony Spencer. He smiled weakly at Tate, who was too busy serving customers to come over. “I didn’t expect to see you” Ava said as Anthony sat down next to her. “I have some making up to do” Anthony admitted as he looked at Tate “We had a silly fight last night” Anthony explained. “Tate told me” Ava responded “Although he said it was a lot more than a silly fight, he told me you were over” Ava twisted the truth. “He did?” Anthony looked hurt. “Tate loves you and he knows that you love him, but it’s just not enough anymore” Ava said. “Maybe it’ll be less painful if you just left him alone” Ava suggested. Anthony stood up and hesitated, he took one last look at Tate who was laughing with one of the customers “Maybe you’re right” Anthony sighed and turned away.
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Daniel was stood with two men in the bookies screaming at the horse race, as the race came to a close Daniel cursed in frustration as he realised that the horse James had placed the bet on came in fourth “Damn it” Daniel screwed up the betting slip and threw it across the room as hard as he could. Daniel grabbed hold of the newspaper on the table and focused on the next race. He contemplated his options and before he knew it, Daniel was stood at the counter ready to place another bet.
Cast (In Order of Appearance):Duncan Faraday: Simon Rouse Lindsay Faraday: Kim Medcalf Sophia Phillips: Nadine Lewington Imogen Sandford: Christine Stephen-Daly Eileen Fields: Susan McCann Daniel Hastings: Luke Roberts Kyle Campbell: Carl Au Molly Campbell: Sammy Oliver Mia Faraday: Eden Taylor Draper Alexander “Alex” Ellison: Alfie Browne-Sykes Tate Yorke: Ben Hardy Ava Donovan: Madeline Duggan Harry Campbell: Ayden Callaghan Joshua “Josh” Connor: Neil McDermott James Chandler: Jeremy Sheffield Chloe Charles: Linzey Cocker Megan Donovan: Danielle Harold Noah Donovan: David Witts Nicole “Nicki” Grant: Hannah Tointon David Fields: Allen Leech Christine “Chrissie” Campbell: Liz May Brice Lauren: Melanie Liburd Anthony Spencer: Jamie Borthwick • It's the Christmas Eve Ball at Chemistry as Lindsay makes her debut
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3x33: 'And he doesn't score' | Written by Joe | Episode Ninety One There was an awkward atmosphere as Nicki Grant stared intently at Harry Campbell as he gazed in shock at the baby scan photograph that Nicki had just given him. “The nurse says she is healthy and a good size” Nicki beamed excitedly “She?” Harry questioned with a raised eyebrow. “Well…I don’t know, but I have a feeling” Nicki smiled. “Can I get you a drink?” Nicki asked as she walked towards the kitchen “I don’t think you’ve got anything strong enough” Harry muttered. He lightly stroked the photograph as he came to terms with the fact that he was the father of that little bean shape. Already, Harry was beginning to fall in love with the idea of becoming a father, seeing his child in black and white made it so much more real for him, Harry sighed wishing that the mother of his unborn child was the woman that he loved. “I’ll start showing soon” Nicki rambled as she made herself a smoothie. “I wouldn’t mind a drop of vodka in this, not quite Christmas without a drink” Nicki sighed “But it’ll be worth it when I’m holding our little one in six months’ time” Harry placed the photograph down on the counter gently “I don’t know what you expect from me Nicki” Harry frowned “I never thought for a second I could betray Chloe like this, but obviously I have” Harry looked ashamed as he stared at the photograph lying on the counter. “Look Harry, this isn’t a conversation we need to have today, or even in the next few days. Enjoy your last Christmas with Chloe; she deserves to have a nice one. Make it special for her, God knows she’ll need those good memories to get through when she finds out the truth” Nicki warned.
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At the Crown and Horseshoe pub, the Christmas Eve spirit hadn’t quite reached Landlord Daniel Hastings as the once reformed gambling addict pondered silently to himself about the increasing amount of money he owed local businessman James Chandler. Daniel had found himself in the trap of attempting to gamble the money to pay back to James, but he has ended up owing over three thousand pounds. “Don’t trouble yourself Daniel darling, I’ll serve everyone” Eileen Fields, muttered as she rushed around the bar during the busy Christmas lunch rush. “Just do your job and save the comments” Daniel snapped in annoyance as he walked away from the bar, leaving Eileen to cope with the growing number of customers.
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“This place looks amazing, well done sweetheart” Lindsay Faraday enthused as she walked around nightclub Chemistry taking in the Winter Wonderland theme her daughter Megan Donovan created. There was a giant white Christmas tree in the corner of the dance floor which was decorated with blue baubles and silvery blue flashing lights. The blue theme continued around the bar area which Megan had draped a chiffon material and the most impressive touch, the huge Snowman ice statue which was placed in the VIP area of the nightclub. “Not bad, even if I do say so myself” Megan smiled proudly as Lindsay put her arm around her “It’s pretty perfect, thank you baby girl” Lindsay said as she kissed Megan on the forehead.
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Kyle Campbell kicked a tin can as he walked along Canvey Crescent “He shoots…he scores” Kyle said to himself as he launched the can into the air. As the can hit the ground, Kyle pulled out his phone from his pocket along with the torn receipt which had a phone number hastily written on. Kyle’s mind flashed back to the stunning woman he had met a few nights previous. He stared at the phone number which had been scribbled in eye liner; he smiled to himself as he dialled the number. He waited patiently for Lauren to answer “Hello” He muttered feeling slightly confused. “We’re sorry the number you have dialled is not in service.” Kyle hung up the phone in annoyance “He shoots” Kyle once again kicked the can with such forced that it flew into the air before crashing to the ground with a thud “And he doesn’t score.” Kyle looked up and caught the eye of Mia Faraday, he awkwardly walked towards her and greeted her softly “Look Mia, about the other day. Well about everything really…I’m sorry” Kyle said genuinely. “I had no right to say what I did and I’m sorry for what I said about Alex too” Kyle paused “Can we just put it all behind us…friends?” He asked. Mia looked up at him from her wheelchair “You Campbells are so arrogant, you think everything will be forgiven and forgotten with a simple apology…well you know what Kyle…you’re right” Mia giggled as Kyle breathed a sigh of relief “I had you going there didn’t I” Mia teased as Kyle shook his head in amusement “We’re always going to be friends Kyle, you can count on that” Mia said as she held out her hand to Kyle, he reached out and shook her hand in agreement.
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“Please tell me you’re up for a few Christmas cocktails” Tate Yorke pleaded as he greeted his friend Ava Donovan. Ava broke into a smile as she and Tate changed their direction to walk towards Chemistry “Is that a new skirt?” Tate asked. Ava nodded and straightened out the leather look skirt she was wearing “It suits you, the leather thing gives you an edge” Tate complimented as Ava thanked him. “So you up for one of our crazy nights then?” Tate smiled cheekily “More than you know” Ava answered cryptically. Meanwhile, stood outside James’ underground bar, Daniel took a deep breath as he prepared to beg for some kind of mercy. He remembered the last time his gambling addiction had taken over his life. He had to give up everything including his dignity and pride when his former wife Lindsay had to beg her father Duncan to help bail them out by paying off his debts and giving them the money to help open the Crown and Horseshoe. Daniel was determined not to repeat his mistakes and expect his current partner Imogen Sandford to bail him out. He took another deep breath as he walked down the steps into the bar.
As Christmas Eve began to lose its light, Nicki was walking along the beach as she spotted her friend Chloe Charles holding hands with her boyfriend Harry “Have you posted your letter to Santa?” Chloe teased as she reached Nicki. “Got everything I need right here” Nicki replied as she rubbed her pregnant stomach. As Harry shuffled nervously, the girls fell into a conversation about their plans for Christmas Day. Meanwhile, at Chemistry, owner Cole Donovan was talking to his daughter-in-law Megan in private “Are you sure it’s not too short notice?” Cole questioned “Everything will be perfect” Megan promised as she and Cole shared a knowing smile.
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Night had fallen on Canvey Island as Siobhan Spencer linked arms with her mother bride to be Katherine Lavery as they made their way towards Chemistry “I’m not sure about this Shive…a nightclub at my age. I think I’d much rather have a quiet night in with you. Emily could do my nails and nice a glass of sherry” Katherine admitted “A glass of sherry? You’ve never drank sherry in your life” Siobhan laughed “Come on Granny Knickers, this is your last night of freedom and it’s going to be as Emily would say…epic” Siobhan smiled as she pushed Katherine through the doors. As Katherine walked into the nightclub, she was taken aback by the beauty of the Winter Wonderland and touched by the appearance of her friends. Future step daughter Lindsay and her former sister-in-law Sophia Phillips guided Katherine and Siobhan towards the specially decorated VIP area and handed the women a glass of Champagne “Welcome to the family” Lindsay smiled genuinely. “You haven’t got any sherry have you Linds?” Siobhan joked as Katherine laughed “I think Champagne is just fine.” As the DJ kicked off the night with a Christmas Classic, Siobhan joined Lindsay, Chloe and Olivia Kane as they hit the dance floor to ‘Rockin Around the Christmas Tree.” Katherine laughed as she watched the women dancing, she took a sip of Champagne. She noticed Eileen walk into the club as she was looking for her son David. “Eileen” Katherine greeted as she passed her table. “Katherine” Eileen responded and hesitated for a moment “I don’t want any trouble” Katherine said as Eileen broke into a weak smile “And you won’t get any from me. I want to wish you well Katherine and just say that there’s no hard feelings. The fat lady sang and well you’ve got a beautiful voice” Eileen quipped. “Thank you” Katherine whispered and offered Eileen a glass of Champagne.
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At the Donovan house, a clearly drunk Tate stumbled onto Ava’s bed “I sh-shouldn’t have had that last Jagerbomb” Tate spluttered as he looked up to the ceiling and moaned that the room wouldn’t stop spinning. “It seemed like a good idea at the time” Ava giggled drunkenly. Tate made room for Ava to lie down next to him. As Tate fell asleep, Ava stared at him fondly and moved closer so that they were cuddled up together. Ava smiled as finally she felt safe in Tate’s arms and slowly she began to fall asleep. Meanwhile, Daniel fell through the door of the Crown and Horseshoe “Oh my God Daniel, what the hell happened?” Imogen shrieked as a badly beaten Daniel staggered towards the bar of the closed pub. Imogen had been busy cleaning up the pub after a busy Christmas Eve. “You’re bleeding” Imogen slowly brought her hand up to Daniel’s face. “I need to talk to you Imogen” Daniel began as Imogen rushed to find the first aid kit. Back at the Donovan’s, Tate began to stir and wonder where he was. He looked around the bedroom and his eyes settled on a framed photograph of himself and Ava on the shelf. He turned his head and found Ava cuddled up next to him sleeping soundly.
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“I’ve done something stupid” Daniel began “I’ve made such a stupid mistake” Daniel confessed as Imogen tended to his cuts, Daniel soon brushed Imogen away “Can you just stop…for a minute please. I’m trying to tell you that I’ve screwed up…I’ve ruined everything again” Daniel said emotionally “Daniel, you’re scaring me. What are you trying to say?” Imogen pleaded. Daniel stared at Imogen and held up his hand to her worried face. “I got caught up in this game and I lost some money” Daniel admitted “I tried to win it back but I just lost more and more money. And now…” Daniel stopped for a moment “There’s a man, he owns a bar. He seemed like a decent guy at first…but I couldn’t pay enough for the first instalment and this happened…” Daniel stopped for a moment. “Who is he Daniel?” Imogen demanded. “James Chandler” Daniel revealed “He’s a new face on the island, but obviously not a man to cross” Imogen paced the room anxiously “How much?” She spat. Daniel stared at his partner. “How much money do you owe?” Imogen snapped as she instantly realised that the couple were now in a lot of trouble.
Cast (In Order of Appearance):Nicole “Nicki” Grant: Hannah Tointon Harry Campbell: Ayden Callaghan Daniel Hastings: Luke Roberts Eileen Fields: Susan McCann Lindsay Faraday: Kim Medcalf Megan Donovan: Danielle Harold Kyle Campbell: Carl Au Mia Faraday: Eden Taylor Draper Tate Yorke: Ben Hardy Ava Donovan: Madeline Duggan Chloe Charles: Linzey Cocker Siobhan Spencer: Alexandra Fletcher Katherine Lavery: Gillian Taylforth Sophia Phillips: Nadine Lewington Olivia Kane: MyAnna Buring Imogen Sandford: Christine Stephen-Daly
• ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: 2015.01.27
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3x34: 'What a difference a year makes' | Written by Joe | Episode Ninety Two It was Christmas Eve at the Connor house as Heather Connor yawned as she looked at her watch. It was just gone eleven. She watched as her youngest son Jake placed the finishing touches on the family Christmas tree. Heather had avoided putting the tree up for the weeks leading up to Christmas, not wanting to think about Christmas without her missing daughter Vicki. Heather stood up and tried to hide the tears forming in her eyes from Jake “Do you want to put the angel at the top or shall I do it?” Jake asked. Heather quickly wiped her eyes and looked at Jake. She placed her hand on his cheek “I think you should do it this year” She smiled faintly. Jake stretched up and placed the angel at the top. “Perfect” He said. “Not quite” Heather muttered under her breath. Jake stared softly at his mother and pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her. “They’ll find her Mum. She’ll come home” Jake comforted Heather as she embraced her son’s hug and closed her eyes tightly.
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Over at Chemistry, Lindsay Faraday stood on the balcony as she took in the view of the busy nightclub. The community were enjoying the Winter Wonderland theme that Lindsay’s daughter Megan Donovan had brought to life. Lindsay scanned the crowd, her eyes landed on Lindsay’s future step mother bride to be Katherine Lavery sharing a drink with her daughter Siobhan Spencer. She noted best friends Chloe Charles and Olivia Kane attempting the dance routine from Single Ladies, she smiled for a moment. She had arrived; this was her new kingdom, her new beginning. She smiled as she was joined by her partner Natalie Hunt. “This place looks amazing, not quite as amazing as you” Natalie flirted as she pulled Lindsay into a kiss. As Lindsay and Natalie stared out into the crowd, they were joined by Lindsay’s daughter Megan. “Mum, I need a favour” Megan asked cryptically. Meanwhile, at the Donovan house, Naomi Donovan was standing in the kitchen waiting for the kettle to finish boiling. She jumped as she heard a noise behind her. “Tate, you startled me” Naomi took a deep breath as Tate Yorke pulled on his coat. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d be a tad worried seeing you coming out of my daughter’s bedroom” Naomi teased as Tate laughed awkwardly, thinking about his boyfriend Anthony Spencer’s suspicions that Ava had feelings for him. “No worries on that front Mrs D, not from me anyway. I should get going” Tate rushed towards the front door as he spotted Ava at the top of the stairs. “Tate…” Ava called out, but Tate was gone. “The kettle’s boiled sweetheart, fancy a cuppa with your Mum?” Naomi offered, but Ava didn’t reply. Naomi was then distracted by a knock at the door “It’s all go in here tonight” Naomi joked as Ava got her hopes up that Tate had returned. “Hiya love, come in” Naomi greeted her daughter in law Megan. “Is everything okay?” Naomi questioned. “Better than okay” Megan beamed “In fact, how do you feel about coming to a wedding?” Megan asked teasingly as Naomi’s interest was piqued.
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Heather stood outside the front door staring at the window display Jake had decorated in the front room window. A passing Eileen Fields noticed Heather looking at the beautiful light display. “Looks beautiful Heather” Eileen commented “Thanks Eileen. We’re trying to make Christmas as normal as possible for Jake” Heather replied as Eileen nodded. “Have there been any updates on Vicki?” Eileen inquired. Heather shook her head sadly. Eileen tilted her head to one side sympathetically. “I can’t imagine what you’re going through Heather. If there is anything David and I can do, please don’t hesitate to ask.” Eileen said kindly as Heather thanked her “And how is David?” Heather asked “I mean, last year he had Michelle, what a difference a year makes” Eileen fell silent. “David’s coping in his own way. It’s a long road isn’t it…well Merry Christmas” Eileen wished as Heather returned the greeting.
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At the Crown and Horseshoe, Imogen Sandford was beside herself with worry as her partner Daniel Hastings confessed the truth about the money he owed to James Chandler. However, Imogen was keeping her own secret about James. She thought about the money James had been blackmailing her over their shared history in Australia. “So it was James behind this” Imogen pointed towards Daniel’s bruises which were already forming. “I guess so” Daniel muttered in response “Oh wake up Daniel and smell the betting slip, of course it was him who else could it be?” Imogen snapped. Daniel stood up holding his ribs “I know I’ve let you down, I’m sorry Imogen and I’ll do everything I can to make things right” Daniel promised and pulled Imogen close to him “You have no idea what you’ve done” Imogen muttered as she stared into space.
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Eileen stood outside the Fields’ home as she remembered the previous Christmas where David had blown the electrics with his Christmas lights while Michelle watched in amusement. Eileen felt emotional as she pulled out her purse from her pocket. She took out a tiny photograph of David and looked at it closely. She felt the tears flow as she thought about the violent change in her son since he lost Michelle’s son Alfie to his biological father Steven Faraday. “Eileen” Eileen turned around to face the voice that was calling her “Oh, Duncan” Eileen whispered as her former partner Duncan Faraday now stood beside her. Eileen found herself falling into Duncan’s open arms “Come on now, what’s all this about? Don’t tell me the Iron Lady is going soft on us” Duncan tried to joke as Eileen felt her resolve breaking down. “It’s David” Eileen confessed “I can’t do it anymore” Eileen faced Duncan. “Has something happened?” Duncan questioned “Is David okay?” He asked. “Oh David’s fine, no doubt he’s off getting drunk somewhere with that Campbell floozy” Eileen hesitated “I need to go…I’m sorry for troubling you” Eileen rushed off, but Duncan followed.
“Eileen wait. I know you…I know something is wrong. Please talk to me” Duncan encouraged. “I can’t, I just can’t. I shouldn’t have said anything, it’s a family business, my business, not yours, not anymore” Eileen snapped. “Just because we’re not a couple anymore doesn’t mean that I don’t still care for you deeply. I want to help you Eileen” Duncan said softly. “You can’t help, no one can help. His own mother can’t even help. He’s so lost Duncan, he’s broken and I can’t fix him. I can’t hold him tight enough so that all his broken pieces come together and it’s not his fault. He doesn’t know what he’s doing, he’s grieving, it’s not his fault” Eileen repeated. “What isn’t his fault?” Duncan questioned. Eileen looked deep into Duncan’s eyes, she was desperate to tell him the truth, but she was still fighting the urge to protect her son. “Eileen please talk to me” Duncan pleaded. Eileen looked down at her wrist and slowly pulled up her coat sleeve, exposing the dark bruises on her wrist.
Inside the Fields’ flat, Duncan was sitting with Eileen in the living room. “Come on drink up. You're freezing” Duncan told Eileen as he held out a cup of hot tea in front of her “I shouldn't have told you” Eileen began “I've betrayed him. He'll be so hurt. And he's lost so much already” Duncan shook his head “None of this is your fault Eileen, none of it. David can’t go around losing his temper; he can’t carry on doing this to you. I can understand that he is grieving, but so are you. You lost Michelle and Alfie too, what about you? Does he even care?” Duncan questioned emotionally. “Don’t” Eileen snapped “Don’t talk about my son like that. He’s hurting Duncan, he doesn’t know what he’s doing. He can’t think about anything but his grief, but I know that deep down he cares” Eileen stood up for her son. “I’m sorry Eileen, I’m so sorry that you’re going through this and I’m sorry that I haven’t been there for you” Duncan said genuinely. Eileen placed her hand on Duncan’s. “I hid it Duncan. I was protecting my son, I’m still trying to protect David. But I don’t know what to do anymore, I don’t know how to help him” Eileen said tearfully. Duncan pulled Eileen towards him as they both pondered what to do next.
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Back at the Crown and Horseshoe, Imogen and Daniel were sitting at the bar nursing a couple of brandy's. “What are we going to do?” Daniel pondered. Imogen was lost in her own thoughts about James. “We'll get through it, together. We're a team. Me and you, together, we can face anything that James throws at us. We'll get through it, I promise you” Imogen replied sternly. Daniel took a sip of his drink, but cringed as the sting of the alcohol leaked into his cut lip. “You should get some sleep” Imogen pushed. Daniel nodded as he struggled to stand up. He slowly made his way to the stairs leading up to the flat above the pub. Imogen remained behind in the bar and picked up her phone. She stared at James’ number on the screen and eventually pressed call. She waited for an answer “I think we need to talk” Imogen said coldly.
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Silence had fallen within Chemistry Nightclub as Lindsay and Natalie joined Cole Donovan and his son Noah in the centre of the dance floor. “Thanks for being here son” Cole said as Noah smiled “Where else would I be?” Noah said supportively as his father patted him affectionately on the shoulder. “I'm proud of you son. After everything you've been through, you've made such fantastic life for yourself. And Megan, she's a great girl. I couldn't have done all of this if it wasn't for her” Cole beamed “Yeah, she's one special girl. I'm a lucky guy” Noah replied. “We're both lucky” Cole smiled as Megan arrived with a beautiful Naomi dressed in a silver silk dress and Ava dressed in a pale blue bridesmaid’s dress. “You know I didn't believe you when you said that Cole had organised for us to renew our vows...I mean come on my Cole, Cupid isn't the first thought that would come to mind when describing him” Naomi lightly joked nervously. “Well, he did have a little help” Megan teased as she handed Naomi her bouquet. Olivia smiled as she walked over to her sister “I wish you the very best of everything, I wish you love, happiness and peace, heaven knows sis you deserve it” Olivia said tearfully as the sisters hugged.
Delta Goodrem's 'Love Thy Will Be Done' began to play as Ava and Olivia took their places. Slowly they glided down the aisle where Cole gave his daughter a wink. Ava however was preoccupied with thoughts of Tate. Natalie meanwhile took Lindsay's hand in hers and smiled. They all watched in awe as Naomi made her way down the aisle in the centre of the dance floor. As she walked towards Cole, Naomi beamed with joy at the thought of marrying the love of her life for a second time. Finally, Naomi reached Cole and he leaned into to whisper in her ear “I've never seen you look more beautiful” Cole took a deep breath in admiration, Naomi sighed while closing her eyes. She opened her eyes once again; Naomi stared at Cole as he placed a beautiful diamond eternity ring on her finger “Cole, you are the love of my life. You have made my life complete in every way possible. You have given me two beautiful children and surrounded me with a family and love. You have saved me and for that I will love you til my final breath” Naomi spoke from the heart. Cole lifted Naomi’s hand to his lips and kissed her “From the moment I saw you Naomi I knew that love at first sight existed because I fell for you in that moment and I've been falling ever since. And I never want to stop. You are the love of my life, my soul breathes for you and my heart beats for you and I will love you til my final breath” The chaplain then pronounced Cole and Naomi man and wife. “You may kiss your bride” Cole then swiped Naomi into a passionate kiss as their guests gave the couple a round of applause.
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“Okay The Polar Express or Frozen?” Heather held up two Dvd's and asked Jake to pick. “Erm, surely there's something on the telly” Jake awkwardly replied not fancying to watch either of his mother's choices. “But we always watch The Polar Express at Christmas...although I do love the songs from Frozen” Heather muttered “Please Mum don't start singing, you'll put Santa off delivering my new X-Box” Jake teased before Heather threw the Frozen DVD at him playfully. “The Polar Express it is then” Heather smiled as she prepared to put on the DVD. “Actually you set up the DVD. I'll go make us some hot chocolate and popcorn” Heather said as she walked past Jake into the kitchen. The front door then opened as Heather’s husband Michael and Harry Campbell both walked inside. “You're home” Heather smiled “Oh Harry, hi, I wasn't expecting...” Heather's heart dropped as she noticed how pensive Michael and Harry were looking, “Oh God Michael no...is it Vicki?” Heather gasped as Jake rushed from the sitting room to join his frail mother. “Dad” Jake spoke “We've got a lead” Michael revealed “Oh thank god” Heather exhaled deeply “Harry and I are going down to London tonight” Michael explained “I got a tip off from a guy on the force who works in London. He said that Luke had been spotted. Now it's not definite Heather but it's something” Michael walked towards Heather and Jake. “I know that this came to nothing the last time but it's hope isn't it?” He said “And I'll take hope over the alternative any day” Heather replied. “Right Michael, we better make a move” Harry insisted as he opened the door. “Take care” Heather kissed Michael. “I'll phone as soon as I have news” With that Michael left Heather and Jake stood alone in the hallway of their home, a new sense of hope for the family.
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Imogen stood outside a darkened house; she pulled out a compact mirror and checked her reflection. She licked her ruby red lips and took a deep breath. She knocked on the front door and stared coldly as James opened the door. She followed him inside where James took off Imogen’s coat. “I’m glad to see you’ve come to your senses” James sneered as Imogen cringed. “If I do this, the debt’s cleared” Imogen felt sick to her stomach. “You have my word” James answered. Imogen slowly began to unbutton her blouse as the scene faded to black.
Cast (In Order of Appearance):Heather Connor: Orla Brady Jake Connor: Felix Dean Lindsay Faraday: Kim Medcalf Katherine Lavery: Gillian Taylforth Siobhan Spencer: Alexandra Fletcher Chloe Charles: Linzey Cocker Olivia Kane: MyAnna Buring Natalie Hunt: Naomi Ryan Megan Donovan: Danielle Harold Naomi Donovan: Claire Goose Tate Yorke: Ben Hardy Ava Donovan: Madeline Duggan Eileen Fields: Susan McCann Imogen Sandford: Christine Stephen-Daly Daniel Hastings: Luke Roberts Duncan Faraday: Simon Rouse Cole Donovan: TJ Ramini Noah Donovan: David Witts Michael Connor: Jake Wood Harry Campbell: Ayden Callaghan James Chandler: Jeremy Sheffield
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3x35: 'What a way to spend Christmas' (One-Hour Special) | Written by Hannah & Joe | Episode Ninety Three TIt was Christmas morning on Canvey Island as the homes of the residents began to come to life, children rushed down the stairs to see what Father Christmas had left under the Christmas tree for them. At the Faraday house, Mia Faraday wheeled herself towards the living room where her parents Steven Faraday and Sophia Phillips sat with her half-brother Alfie along with her aunt Lindsay and her partner Natalie Hunt. They giggled as they opened their presents, Mia raised an eyebrow as she noticed her grandfather Duncan letting himself out of the front door “Grandad?” Mia called out as Duncan stopped and turned to face her. “Where are you off to?” Mia questioned. Duncan's thoughts raced with the memory of his conversation with his former partner Eileen Fields where she had confided in him about the abuse she was suffering at the hands of her bereaved son David. “Just to clear my head, that’s all. And this old fella needs his walk” Duncan replied weakly as he patted the head of his Golden Retriever. “Nervous eh?” Mia asked referring to his wedding to Katherine Lavery later that day. “You could say that” Duncan nodded before leaving. Meanwhile, at their flat, Noah and Megan Donovan were cuddled up tightly in bed. "Best Christmas ever" Noah smiled "Just being here with you...I couldn't ask for anything more. Especially after last year" Megan kissed Noah and then smiled knowingly "You haven't opened my present yet" She teased. Noah looked at Megan in confusion as he thought they weren't doing presents due to their lack of funds. Megan climbed out of bed and made her way over to her dressing table as Noah panicked about not having got a present for his wife. "Open it" Megan whispered as Noah looked at the shoe box shaped present.
Ripping open the wrapping paper and taking the lid off the shoe box, Noah was confused as the box was filled with shredded paper. Megan ushered him to keep looking. Noah felt something at the bottom of the box and slowly pulled it up to the surface. Looking down at the positive pregnancy test, Noah’s confusion turned to joy as he turned to face Megan. "I'm pregnant. We're having a baby" She beamed as her happiness overflowed. "Megs" Noah dived towards Megan and kissed her passionately in amazement. Elsewhere, Eileen Fields was busy preparing the Christmas dinner at the Fields family home. Making her way into the lounge to look for her glasses, Eileen looked down at all the unopened presents under the tree. Picking one up, she smiled softly as it was a present from her to Alfie. Hearing David in the background, Eileen quickly hid the present again. As she re-entered the kitchen she was dismayed to see David opening a can of beer. Over at the Macey house, Kayla Macey was overjoyed when friend Chrissie Campbell presented her with a canvas picture of Kayla and her deceased partner Patrick Hale. "Chrissie it's beautiful. Thank you" Kayla said emotionally as she hugged Chrissie. "It does get easier but always know that he will never be forgotten" Chrissie offered kindly. The woman shared a smile before Chrissie turned towards the kitchen. "Now, where's the wine." She muttered to herself. However, for Heather Connor who was out walking along Canvey High Street, it was a cold and bitter reminder of the fact that her daughter Vicki was still missing. As Heather hid her tears from a passing mother and daughter who were talking about the Snow Glow Elsa Doll from Frozen which Father Christmas had delivered, Heather couldn’t help but feel her heart hurt at the memories of Christmas' past that she shared with her daughter.
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Upstairs in the Crown and Horseshoe, Daniel Hastings and his partner Imogen Sandford tried to put the reality of their problems with local businessman James Chandler to the back of their minds as they spent their first Christmas together. They sat by the Christmas tree with a cup of tea as they exchanged small gifts. “How about I make you a Christmas breakfast?” Daniel suggested “You deserve to be pampered today” As Daniel made his way into the kitchen, Imogen picked up an unopened gift from under the tree. She looked at the familiar writing and frowned. She ripped it open to find a small USB stick. She stared in confusion before turning on her laptop and plugging it in. Imogen gasped in horror. She stared at the image of her in James Chandler’s bedroom, she slammed down the laptop in disgust, she didn’t need to watch the rest, she’d had to live it. Meanwhile, back at the Macey house, Kayla was stood at the kitchen sink washing the turkey “Where’s your mum? This was supposed to be her job” Kayla complained as foster daughter Molly Campbell sighed. “She cracked open the Bailey’s and then went up to bed” Molly shook her head as she sat down at the table “What are we going to do?” Molly questioned sadly.
“She’s losing control again Kayla and we couldn’t stop it last time either” Kayla walked towards Molly and put her arm around her “Your mum will be okay” Kayla said softly, trying to hide the worried expression on her face from Molly. Before Molly could respond, laughter was heard from the doorway as Chloe Charles and her flatmate Nicki Grant walked in carrying a bottle of Prosecco “Merry Christmas” Chloe beamed as she kissed Kayla on the cheek. “Harry sends his apologies” Chloe said. “I understand how important this lead is, hopefully it will bring Vicki back to her family and Luke to justice” Kayla said and then looked at Molly “I’m sorry Mol, I know he’s still your brother” Molly nodded “It’s okay, there’s no excuses for what he’s done” Molly said sadly. Changing the subject, Chloe walked towards the kitchen counter “What needs chopping first?” She asked “Me and Nicki are your reinforcements for the day” Chloe smiled as Kayla thanked her.
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Police officers Michael Connor and Harry Campbell both looked around the room they had booked at the Premier Inn in Brixton. Michael frowned as he placed his overnight bag down on a chair while Harry walked over to the window and looked out at the industrial estate opposite. “What a way to spend Christmas” Harry muttered as he checked his phone to find a Snapchat message from his girlfriend Chloe dressed in a Christmas outfit. Harry sighed as he placed the phone on the bedside table and looked up at Michael “So where do we start?” Back on Canvey Island, Josh Connor was sat alone in the living room staring at the unopened presents that were sat underneath the tree. He jumped up as his younger brother Jake came downstairs. Josh plastered a smile on his face and picked up a huge present for the fourteen year old boy. Meanwhile, in a dark and damaged house near Bromley, Vicki Connor looked a shadow of her former self. She was shockingly thin as her addiction to heroin had taken over her body, there were dark circles underneath her eyes where she barely slept and her body was covered in needle puncture marks. Vicki jumped as she heard the sound of her bedroom door unlock, she looked over in fear at her roommate Alison Monroe who was barely conscious. “Merry Christmas” The woman said as she handed a package each to Vicki and Alison. The woman was dressed in a tight black expensive suit; her hands were covered in rings and bracelets while her lips were painted a bright red. “Are you going to open your Christmas presents?” Marilyn Costello barked at Vicki. Vicki quietly opened the package to find a red and black corset; she looked up at Marilyn in silence. “Put it on” Marilyn ordered “Your first client is waiting for you in the red room.”
At the home of Sahira Jakra, Sahira was enjoying a glass of wine with her boyfriend Steven while Steven’s son Alfie played happily with his new toys on the carpet. “He’s getting so big” Sahira commented as she smiled at Alfie. “You’re telling me” Steven replied as he refilled Sahira’s glass. However, Sahira stopped him telling him that she’d had enough. “But you’ve only had the one. It’s Christmas, push the boat out” Steven teased, but Sahira refused. “Look Steven, of course I want to join you for another drink, but I really need to talk to you about something and I’d prefer to do it before we continue our day” Sahira explained as Steven looked at her intensely "Is everything okay?" He asked in concern. "Everything is great, was great, is great...I'm making a mess of this. I've really loved getting to know you and Alfie. And I've been so happy being with you. But..." Sahira paused as Steven stood up with a worried expression on his face, "Sahira" He managed, worried that she was breaking up with him "I've been offered a great position on a research team for a spinal unit who are hoping to find new methods in rehabilitation for those people who have been affected by a spinal injury" Sahira began to explain "That's fantastic. I'm so proud of you" Steven moved towards Sahira but she put her hands out to stop him. "It's in Dubai Steven. It's in Dubai" She concluded. Meanwhile, there was a knock at the Spencer front door as Anthony Spencer rushed to answer it. "Tate" He muttered surprised. Standing on the doorstep, Tate Yorke smiled before Anthony stepped outside to join him.
"Trust me; you don't want to go in there. It's wedding mayhem" Anthony joked. "I've missed you...and I wanted to give you this and then I want to explain" Tate offered as Anthony looked at him confused. Taking the present, Anthony opened it to find a framed picture of him and Tate. "Look how happy we are. I want us to be that happy again. But for us to do that, we both need to own up to our faults in why we failed..." Tate paused "I should have listened to you when you told me about Ava. I can see now that she thought that there could have been something more between us and I am so sorry that I didn't listen to you, that I didn't trust you...that I didn't love you enough. I'm sorry Ant. That's it" Tate exhaled as Anthony stared at the photograph. "And I'm sorry. I'm sorry I pushed you away and that I didn't turn to you for support when I know you would give it. We've both made mistakes but if you're willing then so am I, let's make this right again, let's be us again" Anthony pressed. Silence then fell between the pair when suddenly the door swung open as Bride to Be Katherine Lavery, her daughter Siobhan and granddaughter Emily Spencer all started singing that ABBA classic I Do. "Say I do..." The three girls sung. Tate then sung in reply, "I do, I do, I do". The boys shared a kiss as the girls cheered happily.
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As he let himself back into the house, Duncan was touched as he walked into the living room to see his family enjoying a glass of Bucks Fizz. “What are we celebrating?” Duncan joked dryly. He found himself distracted by thoughts of Eileen, who he had just called over to see but was met with an empty house. “Oh I don’t know…maybe just your wedding day” Duncan’s daughter Lindsay teased as she held out a glass towards Duncan. “Interesting dressing gown” Duncan said referring to the white ‘hers’ dressing gown Lindsay was wearing “A Christmas present from Nat, she has one too” Lindsay laughed and rolled her eyes as Natalie modelled her own dressing gown. “Very modern” Duncan quipped. On the coffee table, Sophia had spread out the Order of Service booklets making sure they had enough. Duncan kissed her softly on the head “You’re so good to me, always keeping me organised, I’d be lost without you” Duncan said fondly. “And I would be lost without you. You’ve been a tower of strength to me and I’ll never forget it” Sophia smiled appreciatively. “It’s about time you started thinking about yourself and I was thinking…that new man of yours you was telling me about. If you want him there today, that is perfectly fine with me. You deserve some happiness” Duncan gave his blessing as Sophia hugged her former father-in-law “Thank you, I’ll give him a call.”
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It was lunchtime at the Fields’ house as Eileen dished up the Christmas dinner. "David, come on, your dinner is on the table" She shouted as David lay on his bed upstairs. As Eileen looked on proudly at her achievement, she smiled to herself. Hearing David approach, Eileen rushed to get his Christmas present so he could open it at the table. However, David joined her in the lounge. "Is there anymore drink left?" He slurred as Eileen gently told David that maybe he’d had enough to drink already. "I've prepared a lovely dinner for us both. Why don't you have something to eat?" Eileen pressed but David turned to face her smiling. Pushing his index finger into her forehead, David sneered at Eileen, "You don't tell me what to do" He snapped "Stop it David, you're hurting me" Eileen pushed as she walked past him. David then fell to his knees and began rooting at the presents, looking for more alcohol. "What are you doing now, stop that" Eileen ordered. David then slowly stood up. "What the hell is this?" He asked sternly, Eileen shivered as David held her present for Alfie "Are you deaf as well as stupid...answer me" David demanded.
"It's just a little present. A little teddy bear. One just like you had when you were little..." Eileen tried to explain but David ripped the present open and threw it at Eileen. Eileen began to cry "David, please...not to day, please" She said pleadingly "He is nothing to us, you made sure of that" David lashed out. "I made sure of it. Now who's stupid, if it wasn't for you and Michelle lying, maybe Alfie would still be with us" Eileen barked back at David. Fury raged through David's body "How dare you speak her name? How dare you...Michelle was everything to me. Alfie was everything to me. Now I've nothing and it's your fault!" Eileen shook her head and laughed "You deluded poor boy. You can't see...you have that girl on such a pedestal that you can't see past the fact that she was a liar and a cheat. And you can blame me all you want but it take from the fact that she lost you Alfie, not me" Eileen fumed. "You shut your mouth, you vile bitch" David said angrily "I'd rather be a vile bitch, than a lying slut any day" Anger and temper invaded David's eyes as he swung his fist and punched Eileen in the face causing her to fall over. The scene continued with David beating Eileen but silence fell as the focus moved to Alfie's teddy bear.
The Donovan family were sat around the dining table surrounded by an astounding Christmas dinner cooked by Naomi and her sister Olivia Kane. “How’s your Grandad doing this morning? I bet he’s nervous” Naomi asked daughter in law Megan. “A little” Megan laughed “But you know my Grandad, he doesn’t like to show weakness” Megan and Noah shared a smile, while across the table Naomi and Cole werewhispering to each other “Thank you for last night” Naomi beamed thinking of Cole’s surprise vow renewal ceremony “I really feel like we’re getting the new start we’ve been waiting so long for” Naomi clung onto Cole’s hand “When I think about this time last year…” Naomi began but Cole cut her off “Shush, we don’t have to think about that time of our lives anymore. We have everything we could ever want right here, look at our family” Cole smiled as they watched Noah and Megan pulling a Christmas cracker, while Ava and Olivia shared out the pigs in blanket. “I think we should tell them now” Noah whispered to Megan. Megan’s eyes widened in excitement “Are you sure?” She asked and Noah nodded. Noah stood up and opened the bottle of Prosecco that was in the middle of the table, he filled up all the glasses apart from Megan’s which didn’t go unnoticed by Naomi. Megan caught Naomi’s eye and they both shared a smile. As
Noah shared the glasses he began a toast “I never thought we’d get here, a happy family Christmas without prison visits and psychopaths, but here we are” Noah paused for a moment “And now our family is going to get a little bit bigger, this time next year we’ll have a new little mouth to feed” Noah beamed as Naomi squealed and Cole jumped up to shake his son’s hand. “You’re pregnant!” Ava said excitedly. Megan nodded and explained how she had taken a pregnancy test the previous night. “Congratulations” Olivia smiled and then looked over at her sister Naomi “You’re gonna be a Granny Naomi” She teased “I think I can live with that” Naomi smiled. As the Donovan family celebrated Noah and Megan’s news, Olivia was distracted by a phone call. She escaped into the hallway for a few moments and then returned with an unreadable expression on her face. “Liv, are you okay?” Naomi questioned. Olivia stared at her “It’s Matthew, he’s been sentenced” Olivia explained “He’s been given life” Olivia revealed as the Donovan’s breathed a sigh of relief. Naomi pulled her sister into a hug “We’re free” Olivia whispered.
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At the Spencer house, Katherine was standing in front of the full length mirror as she took in the view of her in her wedding gown. A simple silver fitted dress to the knee with a jacket over it which tied with one button under the bust. "Not too bad for an old girl eh" Katherine smiled as her daughter Siobhan joined her. "You look stunning Mum" Siobhan exclaimed. As both woman smiled, Katherine thanked Siobhan "You have been my everything. From the moment you were born I have cherished being your Mum. You have bought so much joy to my heart and I thank you for being my little girl" Katherine said tearfully "Stop now, you'll ruin your make-up" Siobhan gushed as Katherine returned to look at herself once again in the mirror. The scene then changed to a bloodied and bruised Eileen as she tried to stand up, failing on more than one attempt. "This is your own fault. You keep pushing me, you're constantly pushing me. You just have to stop and then..." David muttered repeatedly "I'm sorry" Eileen winced in pain. "I need to get out of here" David panicked as he rushed from the room. "David wait, help me, please" Eileen pleaded as she continued to try and get herself up off the ground. Now stood outside his house, David began to walk away but Duncan saw him as he walked out of the Faraday house. "Everything okay lad? How's your Mum?" Duncan asked "Why do you care? Don't you have somewhere else to be today?" David snapped nervously before Duncan noticed David's bloodied fist. "What have you done" Duncan demanded as David moved back from him, "If you've hurt her again…" Duncan lunged at David but David moved and began to run off. "David..." Duncan called. He rushed towards the house, past the open door and gasped at the scene he saw before him "Oh my God Eileen" Duncan dived to Eileen’s side.
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Kyle was sat on the Playstation 3 playing the latest Fifa game against his twin sister Molly. The dinner was cooking in the kitchen while Kayla sat down with Chloe and Nicki with a glass of wine. The conversation was interrupted by a loud crash from upstairs, Kyle looked at Kayla in confusion “I’m guessing that was Mum” Molly commented. Kyle threw down the controller and shook his head in disgust, he stormed out of the living room where he came face to face with a drunk Chrissie who had just stumbled down the stairs. “Look at you, you’re a pathetic mess” Kyle spat in anger. Chrissie merely giggled and pulled on her coat, Kyle tried to pull it away from her “Where do you think you’re going?” Kyle demanded “Kyle” Molly pressed “Please don’t…not today” Molly pleaded as she looked at Kayla, both remembering their last Christmas where the police delivered the devastating news of Patrick’s death. Kyle backed off as Chrissie dove towards the front door and pulled it open violently. Kyle’s expression turned into shock as he noticed the face standing on the doorstep in front of Chrissie. Kyle frowned in confusion as his one night stand Lauren stood awkwardly. “Lauren” Kayla’s voice echoed behind Kyle and she rushed towards the woman pulling her into a hug. As the women embraced, Chrissie pushed past and disappeared much to Molly’s concern. “She’ll be back when she runs out of booze…or cash” Kyle snapped as he shared a look with Lauren. “Why don’t we go into the kitchen and open up the Quality Street?” Kayla suggested “Then I can introduce you to my little sis properly.” Kayla smiled towards her sister Lauren who was doing her best to avoid eye contact with Kyle.
At the church, the guests were beginning to arrive for the wedding. As Daniel and Imogen shuffled from side to side, nervous that James Chandler could turn up at any minute, both fearful for different reasons, Lindsay and her partner Natalie waved to greet them "Merry Christmas" Natalie smiled "It's a nice day for a white wedding" Daniel offered as Lindsay pleaded jokingly with him not to sing. "I take it you've heard his singing Imogen" Lindsay nudged Imogen "God awful. He's lucky he's got other talents isn't he eh...well what I meant was" Imogen looked at Natalie and Lindsay "He's talented...just not at singing. Anyway..." Silence fell between them. "Awkward" Natalie whispered "Oh look it's Megan and Noah" Daniel said as the couple approached them. "Merry Christmas" Lindsay greeted "Mum you've already wished us a Merry Christmas when you woke us this morning at 6.30" Megan moaned jokingly. "Be quiet and give your Mum a hug" Lindsay insisted. Across the courtyard Katherine, Siobhan and Emily arrived in a vintage car which Duncan had arranged as a surprise for his bride. "Everyone's here. Look Daniel and Lindsay...and Megan" Katherine smiled excitedly "It really is going to be the most perfect day” The car same to a halt. As the driver opened the door, Katherine and Emily both stepped out, Siobhan however remained in the car for a moment. She was sweating and her right hand was shaking slightly. "Mum come on" Emily pressed "Just coming sweetie" Siobhan replied before shaking her head grabbing her trembling hand "Please not today." Back outside, Noah and Megan shared their news with Daniel, Lindsay, Imogen and Natalie. "That is wonderful. I'm so thrilled for you" Lindsay smiled. Just then Katherine walked over and interrupted the moment, "Lindsay, can I have a word please?" As Lindsay and Katherine moved to one side, Katherine asked Lindsay where her father was "He's inside isn't he" Lindsay answered in confusion. "No he's not. The vicar hasn't seen him." The scene then changed to Duncan standing outside a hospital room as the doctors looked over Eileen who had been admitted to hospital following the attack she suffered at the hands of her son David.
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Outside the brothel in Bromley, Luke Campbell sat in his new Ford Focus as he passionately kissed his latest victim Kelly Bateman. She sat back and admired the silver bracelet Luke had given her that morning. She looked towards the house and frowned “This isn’t the four star hotel I had in mind” She joked. “I told you, I just need to see a friend” Luke lied. Kelly followed Luke up the pathway to the house and they waited until Marilyn opened the door. She leered at Kelly as Luke made the introductions. As Marilyn led Kelly into the house, Vicki was being led back to her room. She stared at Kelly emotionless until she noticed Luke following behind. As Vicki and Luke made eye contact, Vicki dived towards him, pulling his shirt helplessly “Luke, you need to get me out of here” Vicki begged “Please Luke, take me home” Vicki screamed in distress. Luke ripped Vicki’s hands away and pushed her towards Marilyn “Get your filthy hands off me” Luke spat coldly. He took one last look at Kelly and then at Vicki and began to walk back towards the front door. He ignored the questions from Kelly and tried to block out the piercing screams coming from Vicki who could barely hold herself up any more.
Cast (In Order of Appearance):Mia Faraday: Eden Taylor-Draper Steven Faraday: William Ash Sophia Phillips: Nadine Lewington Alfie Faraday: Uncredited Lindsay Faraday: Kim Medcalf Natalie Hunt: Naomi Ryan Duncan Faraday: Simon Rouse Noah Donovan: David Witts Megan Donovan: Danielle Harold Eileen Fields: Susan McCann David Fields: Allen Leech Kayla Macey: Diane Parish Christine “Chrissie” Campbell: Liz May Brice Heather Connor: Orla Brady Daniel Hastings: Luke Roberts Imogen Sandford: Christine Stephen-Daly Molly Campbell: Sammy Oliver Kyle Campbell: Carl Au Chloe Charles: Linzey Cocker Nicole “Nicki” Grant: Hannah Tointo Michael Connor: Jake Wood Harry Campbell: Ayden Callaghan Joshua “Josh” Connor: Neil McDermott Jake Connor: Felix Dean Victoria “Vicki” Connor: Kaya Scodelario Alison Monroe: Lorna Fitzgerald Marilyn Costello: Amanda Mealing Sahira Jakra: Karen David Anthony Spencer: Jamie Borthwick Tate Yorke: Ben Hardy Katherine Lavery: Gillian Taylforth Siobhan Spencer: Alexandra Fletcher Emily Spencer: Ruby O Donnell Naomi Donovan: Claire Goose Cole Donovan: TJ Ramini Olivia Kane: MyAnna Buring Ava Donovan: Madeline Duggan Lauren Saunders: Melanie Liburd Luke Campbell: Rupert Hill
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3x36: 'You look older away from a dim light' | Written by Hannah & Joe | Episode Ninety Four Inside the church, the guests were talking about Duncan Faraday's absence from his own wedding while his bride-to-be Katherine Lavery waited patiently outside. "He'll be here. He wouldn't do this to me" Katherine repeated to herself. "Of course not Mum. Nobody’s thinking that" Siobhan Spencer, Katherine's daughter insisted "He adores you Katherine. Nothing would keep him from being here. He wants nothing more than to marry you" Duncan’s daughter Lindsay added. However Katherine had a terrible thought "Oh my God, what if..." Katherine paused "What is something terrible has happened to him...what if he's hurt?" Katherine panicked as Siobhan quickly comforted her mother while Lindsay once again tried Duncan's phone. However, as she does, Duncan arrived in a taxi. "Dad" Lindsay exhaled as Duncan ran towards Katherine and apologised. Instantly the three women noticed his blood stained suit. "Duncan, where have you been?...Oh my God you're bleeding" Katherine panicked as Duncan shook his head.
"I'm fine. It's Eileen..." Duncan tried to explain, but Katherine interrupted "But today is our wedding day...what were you doing with her?" Katherine asked. Duncan fell silent as Lindsay and Siobhan looked at each other. "Can I have a moment with Katherine please, alone?" Duncan gently asked. After Lindsay and Siobhan moved away, Duncan looked at Katherine. "Firstly I am sorry for not being here. You mean the world to me and I would never want to hurt you" Duncan paused "David has been hurting Eileen. And today I found her after he had attacked her, bloodied and beaten" Duncan cringed at the memory as Katherine gasped at Eileen's plight "Eileen, the poor woman..." Katherine muttered "It's awful, truly awful" Duncan replied "But it was Eileen who insisted I come here and make an innocent woman of you no matter how hard the task...Her words not mine" Duncan teased. "Well we better not let her down then. She is okay though?" Katherine asked as Duncan nodded and smiled "She's safe now and that's the main thing...so Ms Lavery, I would like it very much if you would join me at the altar now and become Mrs Faraday.” As Duncan and Katherine linked arms, they finally made their way into the church.
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Vicki Connor was shivering as she pulled a thin blanket around her shoulders, she sat huddled up with another girl Alison Monroe as they struggled to keep warm. “Do you think we’re gonna be trapped here for the rest of our lives?” Alison’s voice broke as she shivered furiously. Vicki took a deep breath as she struggled to contain her own emotions “I wish I could say no, I wish I could tell you that everything will be okay, but I can’t” Vicki said in a monotone voice. “I don’t think I can do this anymore” Alison began to cry. “You need something to focus on” Vicki paused “I think about my Dad” She said fondly thinking about her father Michael “Every Sunday afternoon he used to take me to this Pancake house and let me choose what to put on it. Strawberries, ice cream, sprinkles, jelly beans…just looking at it would make you want to throw up, but he let me put as much sugar and sweets on as I liked. It was our thing…every single week” Vicki stopped as she felt tears building in her eyes “That’s what I focus on…dreaming of one more Pancake Sunday with my Dad” Vicki sighed. Outside the bedroom, Marilyn Costello was talking to her boss Rick Osbourne “They’re talking again” Marilyn whispered as they listened to the strengthening bond between Vicki and Alison. Rick stared coldly at Marilyn “You should have nipped that in the bud” He snapped and shook his head “If you want something done…” He let the sentence trail off as he threw open the bedroom door much to Vicki and Alison’s horror. He grabbed a terrified Alison by the arm and threw her towards Marilyn ordering her to find a new place for the teenager. Rick turned back towards Vicki and stared at her. Vicki stared back in disgust “You can’t keep me locked up forever” Vicki spat and in anger made a run for a gap in the doorway, but Rick was too fast for her. He violently grabbed her shoulder and dragged her to the bed, throwing her down. He shook his head as he taunted her, Vicki felt a sickness in her stomach as Rick began to undo his belt.
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At the Crown and Horseshoe, the newly married happy couple Mr and Mrs Faraday made their entrance to their wedding reception. As Daniel Hastings and Imogen Sandfordoffered them a glass of champagne, Megan and Noah Donovan were talking in the corner about their baby. "You are going to be the most amazing Mum" Noah smiled as Megan beamed "Well this baby couldn't ask for a better Daddy" The couple kissed while across the bar, former couple Steven Faraday and Sophia Phillips were talking. "My Dad looks so happy" Steven observed "I'm just glad Katherine and Duncan finally saw what everyone else has seen for years, that they are meant for each other" Sophia said. Steven then looked over at his girlfriend Sahira Jakra who was cooing over Steven's son Alfie. "So how are things going with you two?" Sophia asked. Steven sighed before confiding in Sophia about Sahira's job offer. "Wow, that's a really good opportunity for her...Has she asked you to go with her...Have you asked her to stay?" Sophia rambled as Steven was taken aback by the questions "Neither" He confessed. Sophia looked at him fondly "Steven you clearly have strong feelings for Sahira and we both know that love isn't something easily found or easily sustained. If you really love her then fight for her. It's not over yet...make your move" Sophia advised as her attention was drawn towards a face who had just arrived. Sophia broke into a smile as she walked towards her date Tom McAllister. Meanwhile, Steven downed his drink and walked towards Sahira. "Dubai, let's do it. If you want...I'd like to come with you" Steven announced as Sahira instantly kissed him. Meanwhile, as Olivia Kane returned from the bathroom she was frozen to the spot as she took in the sight of a face from her past. Olivia rushed back into the bathroom and leant against the door. It had been over six years, but she would recognise his face without a doubt – her ex fiancé Tom who had conned her out of her business and left her penniless.
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Policemen Michael Connor and Harry Campbell sat in the office of DI Andrew Manson as they stared at the whiteboard containing photographs of London prostitute ring including Luke Campbell, Marilyn Costello and Rick Osbourne. Harry had offered his services to infiltrate the brothel in search of Michael’s daughter Vicki. “My main worry is that if your brother sees you, it can blow the whole operation” Andrew spoke honestly. “And if you send one of your men in there, my daughter will freak out. She needs to see someone she knows, she needs to know we’re coming for her” Michael said passionately. “Surely if we have a team ready to raid the brothel, all I need to do is identify that Vicki is in the house” Harry said. As Andrew, Michael and Harry continued to discuss their approach, downstairs in the Brixton Police Station, Michael’s wife Heather was patiently waiting for her husband. Heather read the poster about domestic violence that was on the wall when she noticed Michael and Harry appear “Michael” Heather cried out and dived into her husband “Heather…what the hell are you doing here? We agreed you would stay at home for Jake’s sake” Michael complained. “Jake understands” Heather answered “I couldn’t sit at home, not when you’re so close…” Heather let the sentence trail off “Please Michael, I need to help…I need to be here when you find our daughter” Heather pleaded.
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"Why the hell did you lie about your age?” Lauren Macey fumed as Kyle Campbell laughed in amusement “I can’t believe you’re Kayla’s foster son. This has got to be some kind of incest” Lauren cringed. “I think you’re overreacting a tad…besides you look older away from a dim light” Lauren straightened herself and brushed off Kyle's quip. "Kayla cannot found out about this, do you understand me?" Lauren warned "You think I want everyone knowing about us...please. It was a kiss. And a sloppy one at that" Kyle quipped full of bravo. "Well that's okay then, we're agreed. Kayla or anyone else for that matter shouldn't find out...and it was a sloppy kiss" Lauren stated before returning to the kitchen. As Kyle sighed, his twin sister Molly came out of her room. "Kyle" She began "Mol, how long have you been there" Kyle panicked "Long enough" Molly replied. Meanwhile at the Crown and Horseshoe, Steven was stood on the stage making a toast to his newly married father and new step mother “It’s never too late for a second chance of happiness and I think you’d all agree that my Dad and Katherine deserve it. I want to thank you all for being here today and spending your Christmas here celebrating the marriage of this beautiful couple.” Steven smiled as he looked around the room. Siobhan and Emily were watching Katherine and Duncan lovingly stare into each other’s eyes, while Noah and Megan sat listening, Noah’s hand covering Megan’s stomach. Ava couldn’t help but glance towards a happy Tate and Anthony, while Olivia was glaring at Sophia and Tom. “And now it’s time for the Bride and Groom’s first dance, Dad would you like to show us how it’s done” Steven laughed as Duncan and Katherine walked hand in hand to the dance floor.
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Inside the Bromley Brothel, Vicki stared at the bruises that covered the tops of her legs. She sat on her bed as Marilyn told her that her next client was waiting for her. “Please I need a minute” Vicki begged as Marilyn warned her to be quick. Vicki stood up and rushed to the bucket that was in the corner of the room. Vicki was violently sick causing Marilyn to rush back into the room “Pull yourself together” She snapped angrily and led Vicki out of the bedroom and towards another. Marilyn warned Vicki to be nice to the client as she forced Vicki into the room and locked the door behind her. Vicki stared at the floor as she listened to the breathing of the man sat on the bed. “Vicki” He whispered as Vicki instantly recognised the voice. Vicki struggled to take in the image of Harry sat on the bed with a worried expression on his face. Vicki burst into tears as her knees gave way; Harry rushed towards her and helped her towards the bed. “Please help me” Vicki pleaded as Harry held onto her. “I will, I promise” Harry reassured her. “Luke…is he here?” Harry questioned. Vicki shook her head “He was earlier” She admitted “But before that, I hadn’t seen him for months” Vicki explained. “I need to go” Harry said. “No” Vicki begged and grabbed hold of Harry’s arm “You can’t leave me here” She cried out. “I promise you I’m coming back for you” Harry promised. Harry left the room and pretended to be buttoning up his shirt for Marilyn’s benefit. He handed her cash and winked “There’s an extra twenty in there” He said as he left the house. However, as Harry left the house, across the road Luke Campbell had just arrived in his car. Spying his brother, Luke quickly pulled out his phone.
Michael and Harry joined the Brixton Police as they raided the Bromley Brothel, Harry took pleasure in arresting Marilyn Costello for running a prostitution racket while Michael stormed each and every room in search for his daughter. Upon raiding the last room, Michael kicked down the locked room and found Alison cowering in the corner “It’s okay” Michael whispered in sympathy “You’re safe now” He said as a female officer tried to comfort Alison. Outside the brothel, Michael kicked the wall in frustration; Vicki was nowhere to be found. “We’ll find her Michael” Harry tried to reassure him, but Michael shook his head “I should have listened to Manson, you being there tipped off your brother” Michael cursed in anger as Andrew rushed towards them “We’ve got a location on Campbell, he’s heading towards the docks” Andrew explained. Michael and Harry rushed towards the car where Heather was waiting “What’s going on?” She demanded “Where’s Vicki?” Neither Michael or Harry answered, Michael slammed his foot on the accelerator as he raced towards the docks.
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In the corner of the Crown and Horseshoe, Imogen was rubbing her feet after taking off her high heels. "You always did think class was a high stiletto little did you realize it just made you more of a whore than you already were" James Chandler whispered as he emerged from the shadows. "Will you ever learn James that creeping around in the shadows doesn't make you any less of a freak than you already are but then again, the shadows is where scrum like you belong" Imogen barked "Feisty. I wouldn't be feisty if I was you. It's not that long ago that I saved you from the gutter and you'd do well to remember that" James warned. As Imogen moved back from James she glared at him in disgust “You have no right to be here” Imogen snapped. “Correction, I have every right to be here” James sneered as Daniel joined them “What the hell are you doing here?" Daniel spat "Look before you go all action man and get your ass kicked, I'm here to show you something Daniel. I'm presuming you didn't get my Christmas gift as pretty woman here is still present. So allow me Daniel...bask in the glory of Imogen in all her...glory" James smirked as he turned on a video clip of himself and Imogen having sex. As a hurt Daniel watched Imogen take her clothes off in front of James, Imogen shook her head in humiliation as the pub slowly became silent. Lindsay and Duncan walked towards the altercation as Daniel grabbed James' IPad and smashed it to the ground. Clinching his fist he punched James in the face. As James hit the ground, Imogen stopped Daniel from hitting James again. "Just stop Daniel, he's not worth it" She insisted. "Danny, take it easy. That's just the start. You see the money you owe me...well there's just the little matter of the contract you signed. If you don't pay me in full, I get the pub" James revealed as Daniel read the contract that he signed stating that he would give the Crown and Horseshoe to James as a default if he can't pay off his debt. "Merry Christmas” James sneered as once again Daniel dived at him.
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As Christmas evening set in Kyle gently knocked on the guest bedroom where Lauren was staying. "Come in" She called. As Kyle entered, she quickly pulled her dressing over her. "What do you want?" She snapped "My sister overheard us" Kyle explained as Lauren stood up "What? Is she going to tell Kayla?" Lauren panicked. Kyle explained that Molly would keep their secret. She didn't want Kayla upset especially that day. "Patrick's anniversary" Kyle sadly exclaimed. Lauren was equally upset at the mention of Patrick’s name. "He was a good man Pat. I had a lot of time for him. I was so gutted I couldn't get home for the funeral" Lauren confessed as Kyle moved towards Lauren, "Look Lauren, I lied earlier. I am sorry about lying to you about my age but I'm not sorry we kissed” Kyle admitted "I really fancied you; I mean I still fancy you. You're well fit. And that night in the club I thought we had Chemistry" Kyle joked as the club they kissed in is called Chemistry. Lauren giggled at the reference. "Kyle you are a lovely young man but that's it...you're young. We can never be anything more than..." Lauren said, but Kyle moved towards Lauren, "More than what" He asked before leaning in to kiss Lauren. As their lips touched, the pair began to kiss. However, Lauren pushed Kyle away. "This is wrong. You should go...go on, get out". While Lauren turned away from Kyle, he smiled as he left, realising that Lauren liked him a lot more than she would care to admit.
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At the Crown and Horseshoe Daniel and James were embroiled in a fight as Steven and Cole managed to pull them apart. “I won’t let you get away with this” Daniel warned James. James scoffed as he held his hand up to his bleeding lip. “I already have” James taunted and then looked towards Imogen. Lindsay stared at her ex-husband in horror while daughter Megan couldn’t believe that Daniel had really lost their home and business. James looked towards Imogen and smiled, holding out an envelope towards her “I think now is a good time to give you these” He looked around at the entire pub who was staring at them “Divorce papers” James clarified as Imogen shook her head. “Divorce papers” Daniel repeated. “Oh yeah, didn’t Imogen tell you she’s my wife” James revealed.
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Luke slammed his foot downed as he noticed a car following him “They’re right behind us” Luke cursed as Rick turned and looked out the back window. Vicki was lying on the back seat bound as they sped towards the docks. “You can stop this” Vicki pleaded as Rick warned her to shut up “It’s too late, you won’t get away” She defied Rick’s orders. Vicki desperately pulled at the tape around her wrists, she bit the tape causing it to tape. Without warning, Vicki got herself free and lunged at Luke. The car veered from side to side as Rick tried to push Vicki back, she made another dive for the steering wheel. In the car behind, Heather screamed out as she saw the car in front swerve “Oh my God” Heather cried out “They’re gonna kill her in that car” Harry ranted. Michaelhad to brake sharply as Luke’s car veered off the road down an embankment. Harry, Michael and Heather rushed to the edge, Heather screamed in horror while both Harry and Michael tried to carefully climb to the bottom. The police sirens could be heard in the background. Luke pulled himself free from the car and tried to run, but his brother Harry tackled him to the ground in anger. Brixton Police and CO19 surrounded the area as Rick emerged from the crashed vehicle and pulled out a gun.
Michael screamed out for Vicki as he searched the car and found an unconscious Vicki, he broke the back window and climbed in, rousing his daughter “Daddy” Vicki whispered deliriously “I’m here baby” Michael promised as he began to lift Vicki out. Outside the car, Rick pointed the gun towards the fighting Campbell brothers. CO19 warned Rick to put the gun down, Rick laughed callously and pulled the trigger. Heather’s screams could be heard from the top of the embankment. A CO19 officer pulled his own trigger and Rick fell down dead, while Luke stared at his brother Harry lying lifeless on the ground, blood pouring out from a bullet wound in the chest. Police officers swarmed in and arrested Luke while Heather ran towards her husband who was holding Vicki close to his chest “Oh my God! Oh my God!” Heather pulled Vicki towards her and kissed her all over her face. Michael pulled both Heather and Vicki into him as they all broke down in tears. Michael looked over at Harry who was being given CPR by a paramedic; he wiped his face in horror as officers took Vicki and Heather towards the ambulance. “Is he dead?” He questioned the paramedic, she shook her head “No, but we need to get him to surgery” She answered. As the paramedics put Harry into an ambulance, Michael walked towards a handcuffed Luke. Without a word, Michael leant forwards and spat in Luke’s face. “I hope you rot” Michael said in disgust and walked back towards his family.
Cast (In Order of Appearance): Katherine Faraday: Gillian Taylforth Siobhan Spencer: Alexandra Fletcher Lindsay Faraday: Kim Medcalf Duncan Faraday: Simon Rouse Victoria “Vicki” Connor: Kaya Scodelario Alison Monroe: Lorna Fitzgerald Marilyn Costello: Amanda Mealing Richard “Rick” Osbourne: Paul Usher Daniel Hastings: Luke Roberts Imogen Sandford: Christine Stephen Daly Noah Donovan: David Witts Megan Donovan: Danielle Harold Steven Faraday: William Ash Sophia Phillips: Nadine Lewington Sahira Jakra: Karen David Alfie Faraday: Uncredited Thomas “Tom” McAllister: Declan Bennett Olivia Kane: MyAnna Buring Michael Connor: Jake Wood Harry Campbell: Ayden Callaghan Andrew Manson: Scott Maslen Lauren Macey: Melanie Liburd Kyle Campbell: Carl Au Emily Spencer: Ruby O Donnell Ava Donovan: Madeline Duggan Tate Yorke: Ben Hardy Anthony Spencer: Jamie Borthwick Luke Campbell: Rupert Hill James Chandler: Jeremy Sheffield Cole Donovan: TJ Ramini
• ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: 2015.02.05
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