Can I mention I have a, probably irrational, dislike of Summer? This tends to influence my view of the stories told about her and has some relevance to tonight. So when the row between Summer and Aaron over his contact with an ex - Mia - escalates from a minor bump to a complete split, I do start thinking that he can do better. But there are limits. And Amy is single and adjacent. Alcohol was involved as there was a cocktail evening in the Bistro following Aaron's promotion to mechanic which needed celebrating, following which there were shots and Amy downing much of a bottle of vodka!
However it went creepy when, after a mutually enthusiastic snogging session between Aaron and Amy back at the flat, Amy rolls over and goes to sleep. Following which we see her underwear lying on the floor
Stephen and Elaine are keeping the engagement to themselves for now - well you would, wouldn't you, if you had proposed whilst under the influence of self-administered drugs! Stephen is feeling the pain of working for Carla, drinking heavily at lunchtime and then feels that further doping is needed so heads in the direction of the Precinct and the local drug dealers who spot a man with "mug" tattooed on his forehead initially ripping him for a lot of cash as they need to invent a time machine to go back to the Sixties to obtain LSD! Stephen exhibits some pugilistic skills to convince the lads that he means business. He later joins Sarah's business discussion over Nippersnapper and convinces the US distributor to up the offer by 5%.
Daisy has submitted all the papers for the Stalking Protection Order and asks if Adam will represent her at the court next week, although he counsels that the standard to obtain an Order are very high involving proof of potential harm. Daisy's real stalker turns up - yes her mother returns. Christina seems to believe that the stalker is completely harmless - it is only a few flowers and chocolates after all - what harm is there in that? Christina gets Daisy to agree to lunch tomorrow.
In a barely noted moment Hope admits that Beth smacked her a couple of weeks ago to Sam and inevitably this means that retribution will be sought. Sam's mind is clearly trying to work out how to restore Hope's normal demeanour.
Paul is lucky to be in "full time work" so can get a payday loan to bridge until his compo arrives and can hand a wodge over to Chesney to pay the bills. Meanwhile Ed is not having him back until the doctor signs him off. Paul is confident that the compo will pay up. Later in the kebab shop Chesney tells Billy that he is grateful for the financial help Paul is providing. Chesney looks like he realises he has dropped Paul in the smelly stuff. Billy tries to convince Paul to return the cash - but he cannot - and the fall back is the £15k from Peter (I suspect that boat has sailed). In the face of Paul's determined opposition Billy drops the matter.
I fear that the Amy story is not exactly going to appeal to me - so if I am not here next week please accept my apologies in advance. I felt tonight was lacking comedy - just having Brian being an irritant was obviously intended to fill the gap but it felt a bit flat.
Written by Emily Gascoyne and Nessah Muthy, directed by Neil Alderton.
Kosmo
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