2024 Season - UK Episode Discussion

[Foellfan]

Loved Justin asking Theo to be his Best Man, a great way to strengthen the blended family even more; Valerie is a little snake, the sooner Theo squeals the better.

I wondered when Stevie mentioned her best friend/ being in the same movie whether there is either the friend's boyfriend or a crew member who had it in for Stevie and the friend got caught in the crossfire so now Stalker blames Stevie for their possible alleged crime? 

[H&Alover]

OK, Justin's excuse for not inviting Brody to be his Best Man, has he actually been asked and said no btw or is Justin assuming he can't make it as he has a business, lives far away  and a  young child.  [spoiler removed]  No mention of Raffy  yet.  That was a lovely gesture of him to ask Theo to be Best Man, get your revenge lad for Justin making you buy the engagement ring.  I did smile when Justin said he wanted to book this posh place - Charlton House - there's one near me by the way in funnily enough Charlton - as a Wedding is a once in a lifetime event - not for Leah it isn't. Slapped wrist there H&A. 

Leah as said was veering into Roo mode, so can't blame Valerie for saying she'd booked an appointment at the clinic just to get her off her back.  If it wasn't for Valerie's hang-ups she and Theo would be good for each other, but woe betide Valerie when the truth comes out. 

Oh quick mention I did like Flick's retro dress - very 60's with that black and white design. yep, I'm showing my age.

Stevie did say the police didn't think there was anything suspicious about Stevie's friends death though they haven't had the pm yet so something may be found internally if they do a toxicology test.   Maybe it's good Cash is coming into it blind so to speak as he has no preconceived ideas and looking at it with fresh eyes.  It does seem to be a very obsessed fan, I'm guessing the hotel has CCTV in the reception area so would get some idea who delivered it. If a real courier he could be eliminated from police enquiries but wouldn't  a 'real' one knock on the door and stay there until someone opened the door.  I've been watching too many real detective shows. 

Cash was very much the gentleman turning his back when Stevie took her dress off, he's got good measurements himself.   Well of course he'd have to go to this red carpet thing, he's her bodyguard though he'll have to break it to Eden.

When did Dana turn into Tane about how cold and calculating Maia's mum must be, I'm  sure  she never made those type of comments when she was brought into ND's.  Very veiled comments when Rose, her and Harper were talking abut it and that the bracelet didn't lead anywhere so only Harper would have picked up on them.  Odd that the Surf Club doesn't appear to have  any CCTV but what Dana was doing must be against the law filming people dropping gifts off for Maia without asking their permission.  It's an invasion of privacy, would she like it if people were filming her on their phone?   Rose and Harper persuaded her to go and do her job, you know the one she gets paid for.  It was said Maia is feeling unsettled, she misses Tane, she knows his voice, smell.

Edited May 7 by Dan F
UK spoiler removed

[Red Ranger 1]

I think Justin was talking about the fact Brody isn't around to help in the build-up to the wedding, not whether or not he'll be at the ceremony. Mind you, Theo was nowhere to be seen in the preparations today! It was rather funny that Leah and Justin had diametrically opposing ideas to whether or not Salt was the ideal venue.Meanwhile, John's back in town (his claim to have been gone a week made a bit more sense than Irene saying it had only been a couple of days!) and desperately looking for couples (or indeed anyone) for him to practice his magic celebrant skills on: Who would he have asked to be groom if Irene had said yes, Alf?! I can see why people would find John irritating but I found that scene of him going full steam ahead on detailing his plans to a slack-jawed Leah and Justin utterly hilarious. I think it's the fact that his heart is in the right place and he genuinely thinks he's giving them a wonderful gift that they're going to love which makes me willing to be carried along with his insanity.

It was mentioned that Stevie's agent forwarded the package which was given to them by persons unknown, so presumably whoever dropped it off at the door was genuine and...just a bit shy? I don't know what it says about my priorities that I really didn't want Cash to do too much damage to the cute teddy bear... We hear that Stevie isn't actually in the film she was going to the premiere of, which I guess explains her reference to a lead actress who isn't her a while back. A shame they didn't make it and we get a little hint of back story for her too.

Remi's back sans bike: I really don't see why Eden couldn't have fitted it in the back of the van, unless she was doing it deliberately? It's hard to tell what his attitude is with Bree. Does he regret his decision and feel it's too late to go back? Does he think that if they did get back together, sooner or later Bree would start dictating terms again? He seemed to be trying to prove something with his impromptu weight listing and failed, but it's got Eden asking questions of Levi again, who really does need to start coming up with more varied excuses!

[CaptainHulk]

I could just imagine Palmer asking Alf to take part in that experiment then be asked "What part of No he didn't flamin' understand; the N or the O?"

[H&Alover]

Had Theo had his three days?   It was a week for us, but I imagine it would take longer than a couple of days to 'train' as a celebrant like Irene thought he'd been away.  Justin could have turned into Groomzilla with his big ideas, but  I agree with him no way should Leah be cooking her own wedding meal.  John does really mean well and he's done it with the best of intentions, it's done with love. They certainly won't need any big  Wedding presents will they? The discussion between Leah and Justin as to who should tell John thanks but no thanks how's about both of you!  He will be so crushed.  

 John 'marrying' Alf and Irene.   Of course he would have no idea about Bree and Remi breaking up when he suggested Bree and Remi be his test couple, not sure it's public knowledge.   

Talking of whom, that is where Eden was, she followed Remi to his parents. He was narked that she told them he and Bree and split, what was he going to say when they asked how she was and when would they see her again.  Did they not notice the  state he was in when he got there, but then again they didn't visit him in hospital did they?  He was giving her 'space', maybe himself too as he is too wound up about the bike, his feelings for Bree to think calmly.   Well that pshyio session with Grant went well didn't it?  He is pushing himself too hard so he doesn't have  to think about ykw.   Even if Eden had called an ambo Remi can't be forced to go  to hospital.  She nearly called Bree, but wisely didn't.  Next port of call Levi - but unlike us she doesn't know he's not in the city as of course you can be anywhere with a mobile.  He has been rumbled as Imogen thought he was in the bay, Eden thought on her feet there and covered for him.  He'll need to think on his feet when Eden tackles him about where he really was.  I'm kind of of guessing Mac and Levi don't come back together. 

Don't worry, you're not the only one Red about not wanting Cash to hurt  the bear too much, it's not his fault, he was just being used  as a mule.  Luckily he just picked apart the bit behind his ear to find the camera.   Actors/actresses do go to others prems, showing support for their fellow artistes.   Shouldn't the agency be more careful as to who  is sending what to their clients?   There was a hint of a back story there wasn't there?   Sounded like she'd been somewhat suppressed at one time in her past and getting into acting 'freed' her and she didn't want to go back there.   Could they be the one behind the stalking?  'They' soon filmed Stevie and as it happened Cash, was the camera triggered as soon as teddy  was opened? That was an innocent photo.  People on H&A FB page think Stevie is behind it all. 

[CaptainHulk]

Palmer on form as ever and didn't do a bad job.

Alf was hilarious.

Dr Liar... ugh.

 

[Foellfan]

RR1, I felt the same about the bear!

For once, I cheered when Levi gave Remi a serve! Bree sadly proving my point about the women on H&A, immature behaviour to the extreme, what is she, three? She clearly needed naptime. Don't blame Eden for being annoyed, no-one likes being used as a patsy, even less when you're not even asked if you mind.

Kind of felt sorry for John, thought he did well with Xander and Dana...who wants to lay odds this time next year they're doing it for real, hehe?

[Red Ranger 1]

John actually did ask Alf to take part! I was expecting a silent glare until John got the hint and left, but in fact, it was Alf that got out of there as fast as possible! Then Xander and Dana get roped in, and I'm guessing Alf explained to them that they weren't actually getting married off screen. John did a decent job, so it's a bit of a shame that Leah and Justin knocked him back, but it is their choice.We get an oblique reference to Theo being away: Are he and Valerie still at wherever they went instead of the clinic? I assumed they were only going to be gone a few hours!

Bree pretty much showed that Remi's better off without her: That rant at Justin was very out of line and deserved a proper apology, not a beep-beep. And she doesn't even have the self-awareness to realise that "throwing away a relationship over a motorbike" applies equally to her. Not that Remi came across any better. Levi might be a terrible husband but I loved his blunt bedside manner to Remi.Going to Reefton Lakes is a decent compromise...if rather unnecessary, given that Bree seems to be hiding away as much as him.Levi seemed to mix a big dollop of truth into the story he told Eden, pretty much admitting his marriage is in trouble.

Seems like Roo has replaced Tane in every way, gluing herself to Maia's bedside!

[pembie]

Remi is right Levi really does need to work on his bedside manner The guy is quite the knob I don’t know how he has two women intested must be really good looking 

Xander and Dana’s fake wedding was quite good maybe I can believe in that pairing Missed out on the kiss which would have been the most exciting part of a fake wedding 

[CaptainHulk]

6 hours ago, pembie said:

Remi is right Levi really does need to work on his bedside manner The guy is quite the knob I don’t know how he has two women intested must be really good looking 

Xander and Dana’s fake wedding was quite good maybe I can believe in that pairing Missed out on the kiss which would have been the most exciting part of a fake wedding 

 

In  true soap fashion they'd be making confetti out of each other's clothes had they started lol

John: Cut! Cut! Cut! Don't make me get the hose!