So Katie is eighteen today and there's a sapphire from sister Izzy and a surrogacy meeting to start the celebrations. But all is not going smoothly there and Izzy has decided not to go ahead.
Gloria is proving to be an interesting character. What is it she has against Rita? Is it that she fancies Dennis? Or is it that she envies Rita's ability to wear 'busy' outfits? As Gloria told Dennis that she liked his shirt, Rita was quick to point out that it was she, Rita who had bought it.You have to hand it to Gloria though as she informs Sean, Dennis and Rita that she has thrown the hotpots away because they're 'dull and boring'. Rita declares a fondness for the hotpots and a brilliant line from Gloria ensues - 'You are what you eat'. Previous to this of course, Gloria had already upset her daughter, Stella, by moving the pans, borrowing Stella's perfume and ruining the gift of an albeit half price spa day by shouting after the beleaguered Stella to see if they can do something with her hair. And that's not all. She then goes to ask Karl if he could spare a few hours to help in The Rovers. Not everyone's first choice of a mother. She even manages to secure a room at Nick and Leanne's. Not everyone's choice of Grandmother either.But as she says, she does her best to spread peace, joy and harmony...
Well, don't we all wish we were seated round Deidre's tea table? Stuffed marrow on the menu! And where is Ken? Well, according to his wife he's sulking upstairs despite Deirdre's wafting toast smells up the stairs. Marrons glaces too! Now you really are pushing the boat out Deidre. But there's something very odd about Ken's apparent total silence. Is it marrow overload that's keeping him silent or is there something more sinister?
Particularly touching is the relationship between Rita and Tina. Tina really is in need of a friend right now and at one point it looked as if even Rita was going to turn her back.Tina called out to Rita and thank goodness Rita responded. The relationship is convincing too. It seems as if each sees themselves in the other.
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