David's dire start to 2020 shows no sign of abating and Shona's divorce threat hits home harshly. He’s a tinder box of emotion at the best of times, so I've no idea why an afternoon romp with Alina would resolve anything? It’s slightly predictable yet completely perplexing! David adores Shona so why would he do that you wonder? Well, he’s got the form of course. Emma is such a cemented character now that it's easy to forget she was originally introduced as a one-night stand of David’s. Adding Alina as a further conquest, and Seb's accidental discovery of this infidelity, it's obvious that egos aren't the only thing that will be bruised by the end of tonight’s episodes!
Alya’s also bruised at Zeedan's quick wedding announcement, but, seeing it as an opportunity to get Yasmeen away from Geoff, the plan fails when he invites himself to Alicante and books a posh hotel for the duration. It's a shame we won't see Zeedan's reaction to meeting Geoff on screen! I also wonder why he's so keen to see that specific escort again?
Bernie has settled back in at Gemma’s and booked her an appointment with the doctors. Pushing her daughter (as she always does) it’s no wonder Gem struggles to convey her emotional instability to Dr Gaddas - I would too with a mother like that. I'm still ambivalent in opinion when it comes to the character of Bernie. What're your thoughts?
At Stillwater, the octogenarians are causing mischief again. Ken’s smuggling of Eccles into the premises is soon discovered by Charles, and Norris is sidetracked by Freda attending all kinds of events. I'm enjoying this storyline as it's a completely different set-up to the street and it seems like a Corrie spin-off sitcom somehow? Breaking 'rule 24' of Stillwaters tenancy policy, Ken is fined and fuming. Is more mischief due? I do hope so!
Evelyn’s extra efforts for her date with Arthur is a cheering Corrie moment for me this week. Claudia’s makeover bodes well for her date and it's a fine scene. Can we have more of these two together, please?
Telling Alina that David is married with kids, Seb is a little too eager in dishing the dirt to his former beau, and it's blatantly obvious where his real feelings lay. Fuelled with anger, Seb’s punch is enough to convince Emma that this relationship is going nowhere, and once again (just like with Chesney and Gemma) she’s sidestepped.
I'm sure Emma deserves better but is any man on the street good enough for her?
Let me know your thoughts!
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