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THIS WEEK IN SPOILERS
Emmerdale: Finn’s relationship with the still comatose Kasim takes a strange turn when Finn becomes more obsessive to the point of claiming Kasim is his boyfriend to the nurses at the hospital. Finn is devastated when the attempt to bring Kasim out of the coma fails and Kasim is taken from the hospital to parts unknown. Emma agrees to help Finn find where Kasim has been taken. When Pete hears about it, he thinks it’s a bad idea and feels Finn needs to give up on a relationship that does not exist.
Meanwhile, Robert hopes that once Lachlan is tried and convicted of Lawrence’s shooting, Andy can came home. But Rebecca wants to break Lachlan out of jail and demands Robert help her or she’ll tell Aaron about their kiss. Robert agrees and he and Rebecca embark on a plan for Lachlan’s escape. Later, Rebecca betrays Robert by telling Aaron about the kiss anyway. Robert and Aaron’s endless bickering combined with Liv always making a mess make Robert and Aaron realize they need to get their own place.
Elsewhere, Lawrence asks Ronnie to stay in town, but when he fears people are gossiping about him, he tells Rebecca he was drunk when he asked Ronnie to stay, unaware that Ronnie has overheard. Ronnie realizes he needs to leave town for good. When Lawrence finds out, he publicly admits he loves Ronnie and wants to make a life with him. But are either of them really ready for that?
Hollyoaks: Warren and Ste plot to get some dirt on Ryan and learn he has been secretly seeing hookers. Warren hires a stripper to seduce Ryan, but when she fails to show, they get Goldie instead. Ryan is attracted to Goldie and they head off to hook up in secret.
With the new McQueens having moved in, John Paul feels he has no space and privacy. James offers JP a place to stay for the night, but JP thinks it’s a permanent move and is embarrassed. Later, James realizes he wants a life with John Paul and wants him to stay for good, but forgets that Matthew will have to move in too. Oops!
Holby City: Dom accepts not getting the job working with Issac, but Dom sees a troubling new side to his boyfriend when Issac gets a tough new case, causing problems in their already shaky relationship.
Rownd a Rownd: David gets drunk at a party and makes a scene involving Rhys.
TEASERS FOR NEXT WEEK
Coronation Street: Billy decides to leave the church.
EastEnders: Ben feels isolated from his family.
Emmerdale: Finn is shocked when an alive and well Kasim shows up in the village.
Eyewitness: Philip is affected by the revelation of Helen’s secret.
Hollyoaks: Ste has a new plan to get custody of the kids.
Rownd a Rownd: David has a lot to answer for in the wake of the drunken incident with Rhys.
That’s it for this edition of Gays of Our Lives. Please share your comments on the thoughts and opinions expressed in this week’s column below. See you next week!
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Emmerdale: Truth be told, I don’t believe for a minute that the boys would buy that suicide story from Emma about James. Especially not Finn. Pete, maybe, but even he isn’t that stupid. As far as Rebecca goes, she is in many ways a cross of Robert and Chrissie, so of course she’s bound to backstab Robert eventually. That said, though, it was kind of slapdash the way it happened. Maybe it was the editing?
Hollyoaks: Like many fans, I too have gotten sick of Ste and his BS. That said, though, it seems he’ll always be seen as the victim no matter what – or even who writes for him. Setting Ryan up as a serial cheater recently helped prove that theory entirely, especially when he was such a not-quite-perfect-but oh-so-close gentleman in the beginning.
Holby City: The recent episodes with Dom shows that old habits have a shocking way of coming back at times, though I’m glad he and Isaac are back on. Isaac so far especially has proven to be some kind of positive influence, even when he himself has flaws.
I have stopped watching Empire. The show lost me early in season 2. I had stopped watching HTGAWM, but have been watching this new season. I just didn’t have time to discuss it in the column with so many other shows to keep track of.
I just wanted to say I’ve been reading this column for years and have always loved it even when I have a different opinion like for example I love robron but I’ve always agreed with you on ste I can’t stand him and how the show always acts like he’s a victim he’s the reason I stopped watching hollyoaks I also agree on how stupid the Sonny Paul story on days is I have to ask you don’t watch empire of how to get away with murder anymore
After all that Ronnie has seen just in the past week I don’t know why he would want to be with Lawrence. Ronnie is a good guy. He could never tolerate what goes on in that family. I can’t see it lasting. Yet, maybe Ronnie could be a positive influence on Lawrence. And I think it would be awesome to have an older gay couple on tv. Hell soon Emmerdale might have three.
Ronnie should run even if Lawrence acknowledges that he is gay. At least Lukas on Eyewitness can blame the closet for his bad behavior. Lawrence routinely acts despicably because he has the money to avoid consequences.
I’m bored with Robert and Aaron’s repetitive fights where their underlying incompatibility surfaces but then is quickly swept under the rug. Characters need to grow.
Finn seems like the smart one, but his interactions with guys are a bit unusual. His one night stand with Aaron is the most normal thing he’s done.