Paul and Eileen seem to be on a loved up even keel again but Eileen's cooking skills haven't improved any. Hearing a report of a fire and injured fire fighters has freaked Eileen out. No wonder! And poof! There went her resolve. And when she found out he was ok and drinking in the Bistro, she went off on one. Can't blame her there. He was an idiot not keeping in communication with her, at least once he was done at the scene of the fire but she's an idiot to throw ultimatims at him. If she really can't handle it, she can't be in that relationship.
Eileen and Paul seem to be at an impasse. She told him it was over and then hoped he would beg forgiveness but he's not a mind reader and she can't change him. Paul didn't waste any time moving out, either, and with nowhere to go, took Julie's offer of a sofa. Clean break and all that. Where do they go from here? Is it really the end? Jason wasn't overly sympathetic because he didn't really like Paul anyway.
Ocean pie with just fish in it isn't really ocean but never mind. And insults weren't long in starting. Tracy having a go at Carla's drinking, Rob winding up Peter and flirting with Deirdre. Deirdre getting squiffy and dancing. I loved it all! I wasn't keen on Rob pressuring everyone to drink. Peter isn't keen on Rob either and thinks he's a poncy snob. He is. Oooh...Peter and his tattoos are back! Why on earth would Rob make such a meal out of Peter not drinking? He's a grown up, he shouldn't be acting like a 14 year old daring Peter to drink which is basically what he's been doing. Instead the two of them are in a pissing contest and it's driving Carla mad.
Tyrone stirred things up a little and got Fiz's friends to come round and talk to her again, begging forgiveness. Her heels were firmly dug in but they slowly loosened and Tyrone made Fiz see it was worth forgiving them. Isn't he a lovely bloke!? And really, it wasn't so much Izzy and Beth as it was Eileen and Julie. Sean was always on Fiz's side as was Hayley. I guess this is just tidying up the rest of the loose ends. Fiz will be back to the factory lickety split, now. Fiz is back in the factory but it's still pretty awkward between she and Julie and a few of them are walking on eggshells around Fiz.
St. Ella of the back room hasn't changed has she? Still sticking her nose into everyone's business and trying to give advice. Giving it to Dev is the last person that needs it. I do like that he brought up his religion. Karl is bricking it, and his nerves are shattered and he ripped Gloria a new one. It was uncalled for but he is on the knife edge. I'm surprised he even was ok with her there and going to the funeral, considering she believes Sunita started the fire and "tried to kill her". Stella is now going to drag Karl to the funeral. Last thing he needs though he was at least happy to know the police aren't pursuing the case.
Funerals are very difficult for all, especially children. The Alahan twins are scared and it's all so new. It's not really sunk in either. Traditions will be followed.Stella and Glo have no intention of going but Stella is going and dragging Karl along with her. Inappropriate much? Bringing the man that helped break up the marraige to her funeral? Tsk. Roy trying to share his views on the Hindu religion was typical Roy. Karl's nerves are increasingly wobbly and his guilt is packing on weight more and more every day. Karl was stuck between not wanting to face his guilt and staying on Stella's good side. I thought he was either going to pass out or throw up when they were leaving. And THEN he had to help carry Sunita's coffin. He couldn't even tie his tie with his bandaged hand and they expect him to carry that?
Karl couldn't stand it and ran out, and then confessed to Stella that he killed Sunita. But you didn't think he was going to actually confess did you? Stella immediately assumed it was all about the affair so he picked that up and ran with it and she snogged him. Gloria pushes for them to get back together. She insisted that she's not taking him back but you can see her spine melting. Stella is a stupid, stupid woman. Leanne isn't fooled. This part of the storyline is really painful to watch. EXcellent acting by John Michie, though.
Dev didn't want many people at the funeral but just the same, it was a miserable send off for Shobna Gulati, wasn't it? Deirdre had no right to gossip about the lack. And it was hypocritical for people like Gloria and Eva who had no intention of going to Sunita's funeral showing up at the "wake" at the Bistro. Jason is astonished that Karl and Stella are back together. As are we all. Could he not see that coming? Nobody else is going to be happy other than Gloria. Leanne was furious and told her so. Dev found out as well and he was even angrier.
Stella offered to mind the twins along with Simon but she didn't stay long. Why couldn't Owen come to the house to consult? It didn't go very well, leaving Karl with the kids. They got a bit rambunctious and Simon spilled the gossip. Just what those poor kiddies needed! Karl's guilt practically oozed out and under the cludgie door and having to console one of Sunita's children dug a few more holes into him.
Poor kids are now starting to kick back, which is normal, and Asha's having separation anxiety, which is also normal. Hearing the gossip only makes it harder. None of Sunita's family came, they are very traditional and feel Sunita dishonoured the family. Only two of Dev's cousins? Why not his parents, at least? Tina, a former coworker was there but why not Sean? Dev is holding up for the kids but barely. Speaking at the funeral he started sniffing again. I didn't think having that silliness over Steve's suit was needed. And aside from the distracting sniffing and huffing, Jimmi Harkishin did do a very good job.
And just an aside, you may have heard Dev say "At least I can drink again". One of the Hindu mourning traditions is abstaining from alcohol until after the funeral.
Karl shouting at Simon rubbed Leanne the wrong way and really, Simon was a bit rude and tactless.
Steve was right to tell Paul a few things but wrong to bring him to the Bistro before checking in at home. He could have at least texted, knowing she was nervous even if he didn't know that she knew about the fire he fought that day.
Tim is going to rent the corner flat and Anna had no business bothering Dev at a time like this about it. Get over yourself, Anna. Faye is delighted Tim is moving over the road. Anna's going to have an even more difficult time keeping a clamp on things. Faye's manipulating and attitude is getting on my nerves. I do understand her motivations. Doesn't seem like Tim is very comfortable with the fatherhood role no matter that he does want to get to know his daughter. And he seems to feel like he's stuck and people are expecting more of him than he's ready to give. Anna had to help him cook. Owen and Tim support different football teams but Tim trumped everyone by having a baby picture of Faye.
Now that Tim is living in the street, Faye is really going to start pushing. She played sick and Tim offered to look after her. Exactly the result she wanted. Tim even rushed right out and bought a sofa bed, got it delivered and all between Friday night and Monday. He's out of work, btw. I expect the rest of the furniture was Dev's so why didn't Dev have a sofa? I thought he did. Anyway, once Faye was installed, she refused to leave. Anna's worst nightmare.
I love that Deirdre's homemade pots and things are still lurking in the corners. Did you see that lump of a candle holder on the table? Nymphs frolicking! Wonderful!!! Chesney managed to get his stall back. Not managed to get Katy back though and Fiz is worried sick. Chesney really is overreacting to one kiss. Clever exchange between Roy and Sylvia over funeral arrangements. Why is Jenna consulting a list for prices. Sophie's always wielding the price tag gun. Hmm..Tim seems to have a clippy kind of temper doesn't he? I do think he was a bit harder on Chesney than needed. Is that "nice guy" facade cracking a bit? Jason seems to be doing a bit of work but not enough for Tim. So is Tim on benefits?
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