Ah, the pain! The parallels! And although this episode did feel a little rushed in the twenty minutes we got, I think that was okay as this was about the set up for Thursday. It was Callum establishing Ben’s mindset and asking him to show up for them - which is, to Callum, a tried… Continue reading 1st February, taking back the streets
31st January, part-time mate
Bit of a tough watch last night! I think we may have just seen rock bottom for the boys, both of them acting out of fear and feeling rather hopeless. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. After Ben’s revelation on Friday about Stuart being gone, in the belief he’d done the right thing,… Continue reading 31st January, part-time mate
The week ahead (week 5)
Good evening, and welcome to the week ahead - and it looks like a lot of content for us this week! Mon 31st Jan - Lynne DallowTensions simmer between Ben and Callum. A panicked Callum breaks down for his lost brother at Walford East but Ben hesitates to comfort him as they are in public.… Continue reading The week ahead (week 5)
28th January, ain’t a kid
With the exception of that view of Stuart exiting the hospital... some sad scenes last night! Poor Stuart, poor Rainie, poor Callum, poor Ben. And more than one decision made out of fear and pain. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. At the flat, Callum and Rainie are preparing to leave for the… Continue reading 28th January, ain’t a kid
27th January, yoga loving vegan
Wasn't it nice to have a bit of Highway brother content last night? Sassy Callum may have come out to play, but I did also note a sense of despair with him as well over Stuart's choice, which Callum is letting him make because he thinks that's how best to support him. Screencaps for this… Continue reading 27th January, yoga loving vegan
25th January, a lighter load
Happy Thursday! Tuesday really showed how much support everyone in the Highway flat needs right now, and the strain they’re under. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. At the flat, Rainie is looking for Callum as a matter of urgency, even peeping into the bedroom as she yells his name. He emerges from… Continue reading 25th January, a lighter load
24th January, all of us
Little bit of unexpected Ballum last night, which is always nice! Except we got awkward Ben and worried Callum trying to put on a brave face. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Stuart and Rainie are in the kitchen area, assuring each other (and themselves) that it will be alright, when Callum emerges… Continue reading 24th January, all of us
21st January, all cylinders (and the week ahead)
Hello! Just a short Ben scene to end the week, so I'm covering the week ahead, aka week 4, in the same post. So has Phil done the right thing? Screencaps for this episode can be found here. We come to Ben in the flat just as Phil has told him he's selling the businesses.… Continue reading 21st January, all cylinders (and the week ahead)
17th and 18th January, protect my family
We're halfway through the week and poor Ben is continuing to struggle with his fears - leading him to try and alleviate them through Lexi and distract himself from them through Phil, who gets a telling off from a furious protective Callum. Screencaps for the 17th can be found here, and the 18th here. On… Continue reading 17th and 18th January, protect my family
The week ahead (week 3)
After a big week for Ballum, we've got a bit of follow up this week. Mon 17th Jan - Katie DouglasPhil tries to see Raymond, but Isaac and Lola stop him. They warn him about Ben's recent outburst towards Lexi and suggest that Phil should be concerned about his behaviour.When Phil pays a visit to… Continue reading The week ahead (week 3)
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