Victoria worries over Robert
WITH ROBERT IN JAIL, SHE’S DESPERATELY WORRIED FOR BOTH HIM AND AARON…
Victoria is driven to the edge this week, as she struggles to cope with Robert being behind bars. Sentenced to prison for his attack on Victoria’s rapist Lee – who later died as a result of the injuries he sustained – Robert is now facing a lengthy term in jail. Meanwhile, pregnant Victoria can’t bear the thought of her big brother being locked up – but it’s not just Robert’s wellbeing worrying her, as his husband Aaron looks set to unravel…
“Both Victoria and Liv are also extremely concerned for Aaron,” sighs our Dales sneak. “He’s utterly devastated about Robert being in prison – particularly since he knows all too well just how tough life is in there. And Aaron is also heartbroken about the prospect of being without his beloved bloke for years. Liv and Victoria are well aware of just how vulnerable Aaron can be at times like these, and they fear he could break down if they don’t intervene…”
However, when Victoria later walks in on Aaron embroiled in the midst of a major argument with Lee’s mother Wendy, she finally snaps. Furious about having to deal with the fallout of Lee’s death, especially when she’s so close to having her baby, Victoria can take no more. And after she loses her temper, Aaron and Wendy are stunned into silence as she bursts into tears.
“Victoria has been to hell and back this past year,” says our spy. “First she was raped by Lee, then she had to go through the emotional trauma of deciding whether or not to keep his baby. It was Robert’s determination to avenge Lee for what he did to Victoria – even though she pleaded with him not to – which has left him serving a prison sentence.
“The very last thing Victoria needs right now, when she’s so close to giving birth, is to
“Liv and Victoria fear Aaron could break down”
have to take on everyone else’s stress as well…”
Fortunately, Wendy sees fit to offer Victoria an apology before leaving her in peace with Aaron. Once she’s gone, Victoria attempts to talk some sense into her brother-in-law – until his mum Chas arrives and announces she’s received a message from Robert.
“What Chas proceeds to reveal at last provides Aaron with a ray of hope,” shares our insider. “But as he finally starts to believe that all might not be lost where Robert is concerned, will vulnerable Victoria also be provided with some equally much-needed respite while she prepares to welcome her baby into the world?”