Gays of Our Lives: Getting Busy With ‘The Neighbours’

THIS WEEK IN SPOILERS

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Days of Our Lives – Paul is kidnapped by Yo Ling, John’s birth father, who wants John to give him a blood transfusion he needs to keep him alive as he is suffering from a rare blood disorder. When John refuses, Yo Ling threatens to use Paul instead.

Hollyoaks:  John Paul finds out that Ste and Harry are homeless and let’s them move into the McQueen house until they get on their feet. But Ste and Harry quickly prove to be bad houseguests.

John Paul is thrilled when his date with Jake, the guy he met on the internet goes well. Ms. St. Claire isn’t happy about it though, especially when Jake shows up at the school to see JP. But John Paul gets his own surprise about Jake when it turns out that Harry knows him. Uh-oh? Is JP dating another high school student?

Later, noting Ms. St. Claire’s disdain over JP’s dating, both Louis and JP think she’s jealous and interested in him. When John Paul confronts her about it, she gets upset and sends him home. Myra hears about what happened and goes to the school to talk to Ms. St. Claire. When Myra comes back to talk to JP, she advises him to quit his job. But did something happen between Myra and Ms. St. Claire?  Hmm….

Lamenting his messed up life, JP winds up hanging out with Scott and the two of them commiserate over how miserable they are.

Emmerdale: As Aaron nervously prepares to attend Gordon’s rape hearing, Aaron is shocked to find that his car has been vandalized. Aaron believes Gordon did it, but Gordon has an alibi. The next day, the hearing begins and Aaron is happy that Robert has come to support him. But Gordon plays sick and collapses before the proceedings can begin, infuriating Aaron.

Later, Aaron learns that it was his sister Liv who vandalized his car as revenge for her father. Aaron tells Liv all about the rape, but she still has trouble believing it, especially after she confronts Gordon and he denies everything. Eventually, Saundra admits she knew about the sexual abuse and after some prodding from Chas, goes to the police and tells them everything.

However, Liv still has trouble believing the truth about her dad and secretly sneaks out to meet him.

Neighbours: Tom tells Aaron that the Lassiter development project has met with some resistance from those opposing their plans. Tom asks Aaron to give him the names of those protestors and when Aaron refuses, Tom says he understands, not wanting their growing romance to get the way of business and they kiss.

Later, Aaron finds the list of those opposing the project and impulsively sends the list to his new beau. When those on the list suddenly change their minds about their opposition, Aaron realizes he’s compromised his ethics.

People of the Valley: A clash between Tyler and Iolo leads a surprising moment after Tyler does something Iolo doesn’t expect.

Secret Lives: As Kalle struggles to deal with cheating on Lari with Jesse, Kalle’s drinking gets worse and he after he and Ulla get wasted and create such a ruckus it wakes the neighbours. Meanwhile, Elias tries to get over Lari by going on an Internet date. The guy in question? Jesse, of course.

TEASERS FOR NEXT WEEK

Days of Our Lives –  Paul is the victim of mind control.

Emmerdale:  Aaron and Robert face problems from a scheming Liv.

Hollyoaks:   Ste and Harry face a relationship crisis.

Neighbours:  Aaron learns the truth about Tom, leading to major ramifications for Aaron.

People of the Valley:  Iolo admits he has feelings for Tyler.

Secret Lives:  Kalle reacts badly when he fears Lari has learned about his cheating.

Shadowhunters: Alec turns to Magnus for help to save Isabelle.

That’s it for this edition of Gays of Our Lives.   I love to hear from readers so please share your comments on the thoughts and opinions expressed in this week’s column below.  You can also tweet me @adlangford or email me at adlangford@sosourcemedia.com