Sam tries to avoid the responsibility of looking after her baby, presumably because she can't snort it up her hooter. Or could she? Actually, she probably could, it's only little.
She asks Minty if she can live with him for a while and, to Heather‘s annoyance, Minty agrees. Later, she flirtatiously convinces Ricky to take her back to his house so that she has somewhere private to breastfeed. She then confesses that she still loves him. I know Minty and Ricky are like two shaved apes but it still stretches credibility that anyone could fancy her unless she got in a time machine, went back to the Britpop era and brought her younger self back.
Jack tells Ronnie that he needs to know for certain whether or not the baby is his. So Jack, Ricky, Bianca, Ronnie and Sam all agree to have a paternity test. Why is Bianca having one ? is there something she knows that we don't?
Meanwhile, having been to an interview for a new job, Shirley returns to Minty’s flat with the good news that she got the position. Was an old building missing a gargoyle? Probably.
As Bianca and Ricky gossip about The Vic, Bianca suggests that Peggy may have burned it down for the insurance money? don't let a Mitchell hear you say that! Oh yeah, it’s Albert Square, no one can whisper anything without being overheard.
Next day, and Ricky gets continually annoyed by Bianca pestering him about his previous romance with Sam, threatened by their relationship. Carol persuades Bianca to calm down and to empathise with Ricky’s situation. When picking up Ricky later that day, Bianca tries to show some understanding (yeah, right) but can’t hide her anxiety.
In Pat‘s house, Ronnie, Bianca, Ricky, Jack and Sam meet in order to find out the results of the paternity test. Sam makes the phone call to the hospital, listens for the results then hangs up?
Meanwhile, Shirley convinces Heather to kick Sam out of the house before she can win Minty back. But fat Hev bottles it. Later, Sam her she has no interest in Minty, but surely she shouldn?t trust her as far as she can throw her (NB that's quite far, to be fair).
Elsewhere, Ronnie reveals some important news to Jack – they’re going to have their own baby together! Great! Another mentalist mum on the square!
Sam is struggling with dealing with the responsibilities of caring for a baby. She notices that something is wrong with the littl?un, so runs through the square looking for help and finds Charlie on his way home after spending the day drinking at Patrick‘s. Charlie offers to help by driving Sam and the baby to the hospital, although he is clearly over the limit to drive.
Sam explains that she had been worried because the baby’s poo was bright green (is she safe looking after a baby? Seriously?). Charlie laughs this off; saying that it is normal for babies and assures her Richard will be okay. How does he know? All he ever does is mope around and cry, he's no Supernanny, he's more of a big baby himself. Anyway, after dropping Sam off, Charlie is stopped by a police officer who asks him to step out of the vehicle.
Meanwhile, Heather panics about George’s christening and there's tension when she and Minty try to explain their relationship to the reverend. Before leaving for work, Minty is shocked to see Heather trying on her old wedding dress (as you do). He assumes this means that she wants to marry him (can't blame him, really).
Coming back into the house, Minty sees Heather cutting up her dress, before noticing Dot with a sewing machine ? what the hell is going on? Phew, Heather and Dot explain that they are making a christening gown! What a palaver! Heather confronts Sam, encouraging her to tell Minty that she is not interested in him. Later on, she explains to Minty she either wants him to commit to being with her and the baby forever, or for him to leave. He confirms that he loves her and that he is there to stay (for the week).
Next ep, in the salon, Darren?s attempts to win back Jodie fail. Later, he meets Heather, who is showing off a christening gown she made for George. Heather tells Darren that he needs to get Jodie’s attention somehow by wooing her, perhaps with a box of chocolates (lol, she would say that), but Darren is completely lost.
Later, Darren refuses to give up and stands outside the salon continuously calling Jodie’s name. She eventually appears and he makes a heartfelt apology, which she finally accepts. Sorry, but this sounds like the act of a mentalist, a Barry George. Showing it working is not helping potential stalkers across the UK.
Meanwhile, at Patrick’s house, Kim fakes having the Jamaican flu (?) in order to have a party. Denise goes to get cases of ale and wine from Patrick’s shop, where Patrick is busy consoling a worn-down Charlie over his drink-drive charge. When Charlie leaves, Kim pours Patrick another drink. Kim mistakenly spills it on Denise’s sofa and an angry Denise tells her to close up. Denise then calls Roxy to tell her that Kim’s illness was a lie. Sorry, is that it? Worst weekend cliff hanger ever!
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zain says
i luv stacey
danish says
staaceys the best actor in 6 years.that cow janine is a asshole and needs a slap from kat
i am happy that stacey got away and also she can start a new life with cute baby lilly
PLEASE COME BACK