EASTENDERS

A SHED LOAD OF LOVING

Some couples are just meant to be together. Sadly, none of them live in Walford, where everyone would be better off hibernating from puberty until death, just to save themselves the grief that every relationship entails. The Martin/Sonia/Stacey love triangle appeared to have been resolved with Martin and Stacey deciding they belonged togevver. But nothing is that simple. When Stacey accuses Martin of being embarrassed by her (no surprise if he were) by not being honest with Bex, she agrees to a date with Shrimpy’s mate (where do they get these ridiculous nicknames?). When Martin spots her on the date in the Vic (where else?), they resolve their differences.

Now it gets messy. To keep their re-bonding quiet, they sneak around grabbing each other whenever they can. The allotment shed wouldn’t have been top of my list, especially as they are seen by Ted, who mistakes Stacey for Sonia. Next is Martin’s van, where the police catch them (pictured). Ever thought about a movie date night?

It’s a big week for the police. Suspecting Vincent is dead, Kim visits them, and they are still dealing with the fallout from the E20 robbery (all £12 in takings?) and Shakil’s murder. How do they have time to poke around in vans looking for a barrow boy and his terminally miserable wife?

Lacey Turner (Stacey) has won seven Soap Awards. It’s a pity she hasn’t used them to dispense with several locals. Yes, I mean you, Karen. And chess players.