Ben seems to have a better week this week, while it doesn't look good for Lola. Monday 15th MayCallum encourages Ben to make amends with Lola. Ben makes a promise to Lola to be there for Lexi after Lola is gone. Tuesday 16th MayAs Kim organises a leaving karaoke party for Lola at the salon,… Continue reading The week ahead (week 20)
11th May, handle it all
Thursday's episode saw a continuation of Ben trying to do everything, dropping one plate and then just letting everything else crash down as well, exhausted and angry at his own feeling of inadequacy. When we see Ben in the markets, he's rubbing his stomach and looking tired. It's a visual sign of his hunger and… Continue reading 11th May, handle it all
8th and 10th May, empty cup
After a Ballum glimpse at the coronation celebrations, last night saw Ben juggling a million and one things whilst agreeing to do even more in order to help Jay and Lola. On Monday, Ballum thankfully managed to escape most of the pomp and overt shows of royalism, and we see them out in the Vic… Continue reading 8th and 10th May, empty cup
The week ahead (week 19)
Some content in the latter half of the week for us as Ben continues trying to be everything for everyone. Mon 8th May No Ballum spoilersTues 9th MayNo Ballum spoilersWed 10th MayBen helps Kathy with her Eurovision party at The Prince Albert. When Kathy notices that Ben is looking completely strung out, she's worried. It's… Continue reading The week ahead (week 19)
3rd and 4th May, finalise it
We got a small and unexpected update on the whole parental responsibility situation last night, which has perhaps made things even more confusing with regards to what the plan actually is with it. Before that though, we got the smallest of Ben cameos on Wednesday as part of Billy's surprise birthday celebrations. He had no… Continue reading 3rd and 4th May, finalise it
2nd May, important to me
Last night we saw another example of Ben subconsciously projecting what he's feeling onto someone else, although this one was to Jay and was less abrasive, more truthful; if only he'd been given the recognition for his efforts. So the family might not be willing to make Ben feel like he can be relied upon… Continue reading 2nd May, important to me
27th April, cheat day (and the week ahead)
So, on Thursday we only got a couple of short scenes - though going by the spoilers, we should have gotten a bit more. But we can try and work with what we've got, fill in some of those blanks. Just a warning that I'll be discussing disordered eating in this blog post. At the… Continue reading 27th April, cheat day (and the week ahead)
26th April, under control
Well, Wednesday was an uncomfortable watch. We saw Ben's control slipping from him over the course of the episode and he wound up going along with something he's not happy with and putting his mask back on - and a more explicit depiction of how he's giving himself a semblance of control. Warning for discussion… Continue reading 26th April, under control
25th April, everything
It's typical of EE, isn't it? As soon as Ben might be starting to acknowledge that he needs help, another bombshell is dropped on him and he's forced back into his shell. Some cute stuff but also some angering stuff last night. Before all that, the episode picks up where it left off, which was… Continue reading 25th April, everything
24th April, get up
Well, that's certainly a lot to get our heads round! From Ben's obsessive behaviours to how he reacts to the Lewis news, how they collide in an ugly way and Callum being around to witness most of this. A Ballum episode opener, what a treat! And in Ballum's flat, no less. Callum's eating breakfast while… Continue reading 24th April, get up
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