So, I think we can see where things might be headed Ballum-wise after last night - or it's certainly opened up a few reunion theories anyway. It's the next day in EE land, and Ben and Lexi are on a video call to Lola and Jay, who are still in the hospital. Lexi's telling Lola… Continue reading 26th October, whenever you’re ready

Well, I'm not going to lie to you - last night felt like regression where Ballum was concerned. But I get the feeling it was purposely done to make us (and them) feel a bit of hopelessness before there's a turnaround. Which is standard soap formula at this point. The episode picks up where we… Continue reading 25th October, stone

Well, talk about a bittersweet episode! Some very sweet moments but then we also have some more difficult moments, and of course ending with Lola's duff duff. In a surprise turn of events, Ben is working! Or trying to - Lola's on the phone, and Ben is insisting that he won't forget about Lexi's pageant.… Continue reading 24th October, family

A couple of short Ben scenes last night! Nothing too major, though he now knows about Jay and Lola being back together and Lexi's reaction was a great source of amusement for him. According to Lily earlier on, it's inset day which means no school for the kids. Ben turns up in the market with… Continue reading 19th October, forthwith

It's been quite a while since we've had a bit of lightheartedness from Ballum, and I was glad to see it! I like approach of having them interact with a focus other than their relationship; and a reminder to them and to us that they actually do have these sorts of moments working as a… Continue reading 5th (and 6th) October, surprise!

Now that was a lot better, wasn't it? Some gentle supportive Callum, Ballum finding their connection, some lightheartedness between them, Lola and Jay; and it sounds like it's not the end of the Lewis strand... Tuesday takes place on the same day as Monday, and Ballum are now in the cafe, with Callum buying them… Continue reading 4th October, life goes on

Well, not going to lie, I found some of that a bit… weird. Out of place, as if everyone’s forgotten the real reason they’re not currently together, including Ballum themselves. Luckily though, none of it really mattered storywise apart from the appearance of the SOIT officer, so if needs be, we can just focus on… Continue reading 3rd October, getting there

Ballum's back, you guys! And I'll be damned if I'm not going to enjoy it, because I have missed them. And I think it's clear they miss each other too; and maybe they needed reminded of how easy it can be when they're together. We first see Lexi with her mum and dad having a… Continue reading 29th September, sure

A couple of Ben scenes last night, short but sweet as he forms part of Freddie's plan to help his dad Billy with a good lawyer (his dad who is not his dad but no one seems to be able to tell him so.) In the cafe, Freddie is enthusing about his new best friend… Continue reading 28th September, short