Well now, that took a turn! Not one that’s difficult to understand from Ben’s point of view, but it brings up quite a few complications - and concerns. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. The first thing we see when the episode starts is the front page of the local news, regarding a… Continue reading 13th April, weak
12th April, safe
I didn’t quite expect last night’s big Ballum scene, but what a scene! They’re so good at big emotional blow outs. And as Callum found out, the issues Ben has from the attack are still as present as ever; as is Callum’s own emotional response to it. It brings them to this impasse that seems… Continue reading 12th April, safe
11th April, Vogue
I felt like that episode was a little bit of a mix of everything Ballum-wise. Humour, affection, tension and even some suggestiveness. All the while Ben's trying so hard to seem normal because he wants to be. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. To start off with, we've even got a little Callum… Continue reading 11th April, Vogue
The week ahead (week 15)
Looks like we have a decent sized chunk of Ballum content this week: Mon 11th April - Rebekah HarrisonBen struggles to hide his concerns when Callum reveals that the police want him to be the face of a new campaign aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. When Kathy’s new bar manager, Lewis, supports the idea, Ben… Continue reading The week ahead (week 15)
5th April, to Tina
I wasn’t expecting to see Ben or Callum at Tina’s wake on Tuesday, especially as the focus was obviously on Linda’s return and the drama around that - so it was a very nice surprise to have Ben popping up for a lovely moment with Shirley. Screencaps from this episode can be found here. We… Continue reading 5th April, to Tina
30th March, live and learn
Bit of unexpected Ballum in Wednesday's episode, as well as an extra Ben scene that further highlighted Kat's harshness towards him as he tries to assure Tommy. Screencaps from this episode can be found here. So Bernie's gone into labour with Stuart and Rainie's baby, and when Callum spots Mitch outside the Atkins house with… Continue reading 30th March, live and learn
28th March, drag him there
Last night featured Callum and Rainie at the end of their tether as they tried to get Stuart to see that he's wasting money on treatments that don't work, and he needs to get seen at the hospital. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. When Callum arrives at the flat just as Rainie's… Continue reading 28th March, drag him there
24th March, change of management (and the week ahead)
Another little dose of Ben this week to keep things ticking over - and Kat's harsh words to him seemed so unnecessary that it must serve a purpose. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. First though, we got a mention on Monday (Ben's birthday), from Lola. She mentions the fact that Ben didn't… Continue reading 24th March, change of management (and the week ahead)
16th & 17th March, Interpol
The latter half of this week saw an exclusively Pete-penned Callum; interacting with Zack for what I believe is the first time, and trying to deal with Stuart's return. Screencaps for the 16th can be found here and the 17th here. Feeling guilty about Shirley's reaction to his idea of a gathering for Tina, and… Continue reading 16th & 17th March, Interpol
15th March, a bad place
Poor Ben is still suffering in silence, as people continue to mistake his lack of engagement and attempts at masking as laziness or carelessness, and as a result make him feel even worse. And we even got a little Callum today to contrast against that. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Before we… Continue reading 15th March, a bad place
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