In case anyone doubted my assertion that Joel was responsible for the disappearance of Lauren the reveal on Thursday evening and tonight's follow up showing just how evil he can be should ensure any belief that Nathan ought to be sent down (again) this time for a crime he did not commit needs to be put to one side. Joel does his best to convince Nathan to plead guilty, implies to Dee Dee he has dropped Nathan as a client and simply looks like a bad man in every scene. Bethany, Daniel and Sarah are pretty sure that Kit has planted the hair evidence in Nathan's van and are worrying that the evidence trail might convince. (Nathan knows he has been stitched up - but does not know it was Kit). A quick phone call to Nicky Wheatley (sat in Frescho's car park) enables her to broker a meeting between Bethany and Ellie - to be honest I am surprised Nicky did not insist on being at the meeting (I assume filming schedules prevented it). Ellie confirms Nathan abused her but refuses to go to the police. Ellie also decided to ensure her safety by having company hiding in her flat - yes the ubiquitous Joel emerges, praises her storytelling which has put Bethany off the scent and then treats her like dirt by being difficult over handing over a monetary thank you. Heavens to Murgatroyd can his evilness be painted any bolder?
Roy meanwhile is suffering and decides that given the café a proper bottoming will help his angst. He is interrupted by Lisa Swain (who is entitled to become Lisa as she is not really on police duties) popping by to advise Roy that all charges are dropped and that they will not be proceeding against Bobby either. Roy confirms that he has no wish to make a statement concerning Griff Reynolds - it happened and that is the end of it. As Lisa she also tells Roy that he needs to ensure his friends are properly valued - in particular Carla had only done it because she was his friend and he should put it right. Roy later arrives at the factory and as best he can tries to make amends - which Carla acknowledges.
With Roy back at his cleaning Sam pops in needing to catch up with his best friend. Roy is far from welcoming sending him on his way and telling Nina he is not fit to be a father figure to the lad. Nina explains that all is not well between Leanne and Nick at the moment and Sam needs Roy - but Roy is not trusting anyone at the moment - Roscoe has disrupted any trust he has in other people.
Lisa manages to mention her difficult daughter once again at various points and Carla visits the police station for her intervention with Roy and as thanks indicates that perhaps she can assist the daughter with some work experience at the factory to see real life. Careful Carla - you might be bribing a police officer - but even she calls Lisa, "Lisa" and not DS. Apparently the factory owner is a complete nightmare - which brings a huge smile to Lisa's face. And a few moments later man-eater Carla also has a huge smile across her face.
To close the episode it appears that Joel has an unhealthy obsession with Bethany - whilst he might have thrown her off the trail and even Daniel is telling her to leave it alone Joel is studying her picture online - does will there be some new horror for her?
Unusually this next bit is a SPOILER - do not read any further although it has been published widely - if you do not want to know any more.
Good news. The wonderful Carol Royle is to visit the Street as Joel's mother. Quite how a woman as wonderful as Ms Royle could be responsible for Joel I leave to the imagination of the writers. OK I admit to a bit of a crush. I wonder if she will be doing Star Tours when I visit the Street later in the month - can someone arrange it please? In other news Glenda and Michael Bailey shared yet another scene tonight. I liked James, I do not like Michael - they lost the wrong Bailey there. So do Kit and Joel know each other or is there another explanation to his framing Nathan? And on another positive note Beth had a little scene this evening where she was happy, not being grumpy, not being difficult - just a little ray of sunshine and laughter - can we have this Beth permanently please?
Written by Steven Fay and directed by Paul Riordan.
Good news. The wonderful Carol Royle is to visit the Street as Joel's mother. Quite how a woman as wonderful as Ms Royle could be responsible for Joel I leave to the imagination of the writers. OK I admit to a bit of a crush. I wonder if she will be doing Star Tours when I visit the Street later in the month - can someone arrange it please? In other news Glenda and Michael Bailey shared yet another scene tonight. I liked James, I do not like Michael - they lost the wrong Bailey there. So do Kit and Joel know each other or is there another explanation to his framing Nathan? And on another positive note Beth had a little scene this evening where she was happy, not being grumpy, not being difficult - just a little ray of sunshine and laughter - can we have this Beth permanently please?
Written by Steven Fay and directed by Paul Riordan.
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