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A drug addiction storyline for Ben Mitchell?
It would make sense I think. At some point in the near future he's going to return to the square and when he does, he's not going to be forgiven easily. He'll have a lot of demons from both before prison and in prison. His father was a drug addict and we've already seen "like father like son" traces in him regardless of whether he wants them or not. I think it'd also be a great opportunity for EE to actually do a drug addiction well for once these days (I've heard Nick's one back in the day was really good).
I think that when he arrives, he should have a few easy light-hearted storylines since he left on quite a heavy note. But after 6 months or so, I'd like to see this storyline happen.
I think that when he arrives, he should have a few easy light-hearted storylines since he left on quite a heavy note. But after 6 months or so, I'd like to see this storyline happen.
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he would probably come as a drug dealer
It could potentially be a very interesting storyline to see how a few characters become embroiled in it, and it would explain some of the erratic behaviour we've been seeing from some of them recently.
Don't wish that on poor Johnny!
It would make more sense for Ben or someone deeply affected by recent events on the Square to turn to drugs - I can see other Carters like Tina or even Mick more likely. In fact Johnny is one of the least likely people on the Square currently who I'd expect to turn to drugs. And again you're assuming that Johnny and Ben will get together (which they hopefully won't).
Johnny does need a big storyline soon, just not Ben related or anything so outrightly dark from the usual norm. It has to keep with Johnny's character and be believable.
EDIT: If anything Johnny would more likely be taken advantage of and/or try to help someone with a drug addiction, like Dean or (in the worst case scenario) Ben. Maybe he'll find drugs or find out someone is on drugs and try to help them - with somewhat success.
Additionally it would be better if Johnny wasn't romantically involved with the drug addict, maybe a relative or friend. And then eventually Johnny will end up outing said drug addict to their family and getting blamed for not saying anything sooner when the poor guy was trying to do the right thing, either through loyalty to that person or being threatened by that person (or both).
He's been doing that for a while: I noticed a few weeks ago too.
Exactly. It's either something Matt Di Angelo does without noticing or, more likely, it's a major hint that he's on drugs.
He will be forgiven easily as TPTB will make everybody so utterly shit scared of Philth's short, chubby wrath that no one will dare say a word.
Sad but true. >:(
I've also noticed this but until someone mentioned that it could be drugs, I didn't take much notice and just thought it was Matt.
This was the first time I noticed it - at 3:14.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKsBgeoec28
I've always thought there was a reason why Dean was introduced the week Lucy died and then disappeared for a month. I also think Ben's involved somehow. I don't think him or Dean are dealers, but they could definitely have something to do with the drug element of Lucy's death.
All David's eating constantly was pre-planned and built up to his heart attack. Could be clues about Deano being planted
This sounds like a great idea. Perhaps Dean, Jay and one of the older characters??
That's very true! David was shown eating a lot for a good 6 months before his heart attack. I think DTC could definitely have written this so we will see I suppose.
Ben could be using drugs to try and deal with everything - him and Dean could have a lot in common if all this is correct - prison at a young age and then a drug habit to deal with everything.
Thanks, I really do think it would work well with the current element of mystery in EE. I could also maybe see Abi being involved; it may explain her poor exam results and jumpy behaviour?
I'm sure there's more to come out about Charlie - you don't get a car like that through petty theft. Nick's text to him saying 'I'm onto you' might have been related to him dealing drugs. We've got Rainie as well; where is she getting the crack from? So Charlie could easily be the dealer at this point, and this could have been one of the reasons he was so keen to stay in the square, because he's built up a list of regular punters there.
I definitely think Dean is on drugs but I expect more to come out on this storyline, and for it to link to Lucy's death in some way.
The drug addiction idea for Ben came about simply because he'll need somewhere to go as a character once he returns which is realistic. A cliche villain would be terrible, a sudden saint would be unbelievable - I think the logical step would be to show his vulnerable, weak side. There could be some potentially powerful stuff if his drug use affected Lexi in some way.
Not everyone becomes an out of control addict after 1 or 2 sessions like what soaps lead you to believe.
of course this what i said will never happen because the show and its writers would be crucified by the media. When we all know what kind of habits people within that world have.
I agree with you but it would just be seen as glamorising drug use. I think that's what the likes of Skins is for. It'd never work in a primetime soap.