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Gays of Our Lives: A Cry For Help

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THIS WEEK IN SPOILERS

Casualty: As the day of Cal’s funeral finally arrives, more details of the night he died surfaces.  Will Scott’s guilt finally be revealed?  And what will be the effect on Jez and Mickey’s relationship?

Coronation Street:  Billy and Todd make plans to spend time with Drew’s daughter Summer to get to know the girl as Drew’s impending death approaches.  Todd begs off at the last minute, claiming he has to work. When Billy meets the girl he likes her instantly. He makes the very impulsive decision to invite the girl to move in with he and Todd after Drew is gone.  When he gives Todd the news, how will Todd react?

Emmerdale:  Lawrence and Ronnie are blackmailed by Rakesh over the fire from last year, but Lawrence refuses to give in, leading to a violent tragedy.  Later, Lawrence is faced with a shocking and surprising accusation.

Robert and Aaron are upset when Rebecca moves back to the village and Victoria gives her a place to stay.

Finn and Ross get involved in the drug dealing business using the cannabis they found.  Ross continues to needle Robert and Aaron and Robert demands his blackmail money back.  Ross not only refuses to pay, but makes fun of Aaron for staying with Robert despite his misdeeds. Furious, Robert vows to get revenge on Ross.

Hollyoaks:  Scott organizes a fundraiser for Nancy’s MS organization, but when it goes awry, Scott gets the blame.  Later, Kyle, wanting to find out what Scott knows about he and Kyle’s affair, asks Scott out on a date. Scott is hurt when he learns he’s been used.  That, combines with his other problems of the past few months, lead Scott to attempt to commit suicide.  Harry and Tony rush Scott to the hospital where he survives.  Shocked to learn that Scott tried to kill himself, his family and friends show their support.

James learns that Nathan’s headstone is ready, but with the family still in conflict, will they put their issues aside and go together to lay it?  James and his mother talk about the last few months and James is disturbed to see that his mother still wants to get back with Mac.

Darren ask Kyle to get more weed so they can get treatment for Nancy.  But they don’t have the money to buy it.  After Ryan tries to pay Kyle to leave town, Kyle tells Ryan he’s not going anywhere, but blackmails Ryan into giving him the money to keep their affair a secret.

Neighbours:  David and Tom grow closer while Aaron gets involved in helping Shane promote his new lawn mower.

 

River City:  Scarlett grows more concerned that Stevie hasn’t told Robbie that he’s HIV and when she confronts Stevie about it, he gets angry and accuses her of being ignorant about his condition.  Later, Scarlett gives Robbie a warning to take care of himself where Stevie is concerned but doesn’t say why.  Outraged, Stevie goes to his mother and threatens to kick her out of the house he’s bought for her if she doesn’t watch her mouth.

Shortland Street:  Jack gets a shocking offer.


TEASERS FOR NEXT WEEK

Holby City:  A misunderstanding could end Dom and Lofty’s new friendship.

Neighbours:   There are plenty of shocks when Tom and David’s relationship becomes public.

Rownd a Rownd: Rhys is embarrassed as the entire town learns of he and David’s affair.

Shortland Street:  Jack tries to stay true to himself.

That’s it for this edition of Langford On Soaps.   Please share your comments on the thoughts and opinions expressed in this week’s column below.  See you next week!

Anthony D. Langford
I watch a lot of television, probably too much. But can you really watch too much TV? I've yet to find out. Anyway, I especially love TV when they give us positive portrayals of gays, something that has gotten better but we're still fighting for. I've written about gays in television for many years first at the much missed After Elton, then New Now Next and now at TV Source. It's kind of a passion of mine and I look forward to sharing it with you.

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  1. I know Days of Our Lives is not your favourite soap, Anthony; but I’ve always been in complete agreement with what you’ve had to say about it. I hope you’ll give it a try when they bring Will back from the dead.

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