Sharon returned from Australia, seemingly ready to take her life back.  She reunited with Phil and confirmed with Linda that it was alright for her and Phil to buy the pub.  She also firmly sent pathetic Ian into the ‘friend zone’ by informing him that she loved him like a brother.  I have no sympathy after what he has done.  How he can lie about his role in Denny’s death after the loss of Lucy, I have no idea.

Speaking of Denny… he provided Sharon with her Damascus moment from beyond the grave when she discovered a gift he had bought for the baby, prompting her to realise that she did want to keep him after all.  The only problem is that it’s unlikely that Phil will want him and she wants to be with Phil.  Also, Ian has paid Karen off to move away and she’s just about to get packing.  Well, let’s hope that Sharon gets moving on getting her baby back!  Mostly because I want Karen to stay.

As for the rest of the Taylor Family, Keegan ended up in yet more trouble when he declined to sell drugs from his van and Tiffany mouthed off to the guy who asked.  Subsequently, the guy returned with his gang and held Keegan back while they absolutely trashed the van, destroying his business (which has no insurance) and stole Shaki’s trainers, which of course were extremely sentimental.  Keegan blamed Tiffany for everything, further jeopardising their marriage.  Perhaps Keegan should pop over to Casualty where Shaki is now an ED nurse.  He’ll probably have a spare pair of trainers he can keep…!

Things continued to fall apart, concerning Jean, as she lived alone in the house, believing that Daniel had returned for her.  Kush did what he could but the mental health team, who Ash had advised him to call for help, refused to do anything unless she was a danger to herself or others.  Brilliant.  So very helpful.  But sadly, the result of no funding and a lack of resources.

Jean became more and more desperate to bring Stacey home, eventually getting dressed up and throwing herself at Phil, thinking that sleeping with him might persuade him to let her daughter return.  Confused and awkward, Phil phoned Shirley to take her friend home.  Shirley demanded that Kush contact Stacey but the moron assured Stacey that Jean was fine when he spoke to her.  Why?!  He is not coping.  He needs help from someone who can handle Jean when she is in crisis.  Kat is ‘away’ and he can’t even get through the front door!

Max was not impressed when Ruby hired Martin to work security at the club.  Ian was also not impressed, as it meant he quit he job on the stall.  Max stopped Dotty and Vinny selling drugs at the club.  Phil and Ben continued to waffle on about this ‘job’ their going to do and Ben continued to treat Callum like crap.  So, all in all, a very cheerful visit to Walford this week!

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