So cast list reveals Max isn't in sept 4th episode! Whether this means anything, I highly doubt it :P Gives us a breather though for anyone particulary hating the pairing!

Could mean Luc returns in an episode without him, meaning he is none the wiser over Eddis relationship...that'd be awkward.

11th September





I'm still on the fence about Max.

I still hate Wolfi, I mean Max.

Ooh, that would be interesting. If he was the one who took the drugs, and Eddi was blamed, then it would make sense that he sticks up for her.


I agree that having Eddi OD, and Luc treat her would be great to watch, but I disagree that Max was not needed. Luc's absence obviously took a tole on Eddi, however she was managing to get by. She was walking on the edge after Luc left, and Max is what finally pushes her over the edge.

Max, in my opinion (and depending on if this plays out how I think it will), will be what actually leads to Luc and Eddi getting back together. If Max never existed then Luc could return, but I can't see Eddi ever forgiving him, she may see herself as not needing him because she managed to survive just fine after he left. Max, however, appears to be leading her into a downward spiral, whereby she will need Luc.

Does this make sense, I feel like I'm confusing myself...

Also, as much as I would love Luc to return in this episode, I don't think so. I'm thinking the episode after, or maybe he will and we'll have a 3 second shot of him at the end, I wouldn't mind that. (Although I would die from the anticipation, a week would be too long, I would rather be surprised).

[quote=Kaishei;60629224]Ooh, that would be interesting. If he was the one who took the drugs, and Eddi was blamed, then it would make sense that he sticks up for her.


I agree that having Eddi OD, and Luc treat her would be great to watch, but I disagree that Max was not needed. Luc's absence obviously took a tole on Eddi, however she was managing to get by. She was walking on the edge after Luc left, and Max is what finally pushes her over the edge.

Max, in my opinion (and depending on if this plays out how I think it will), will be what actually leads to Luc and Eddi getting back together. If Max never existed then Luc could return, but I can't see Eddi ever forgiving him, she may see herself as not needing him because she managed to survive just fine after he left. Max, however, appears to be leading her into a downward spiral, whereby she will need Luc.

Does this make sense, I feel like I'm confusing myself...[/QUOTE]

[No, don't worry you are not confusing me, I see where you are coming from with this story. That is an interesting take on this twist of a storyline you have there. I do agree with you that Max maybe the catalyst in bringing Luc and Eddi back on track in their relationship. Luc's absence has certainly damaged Eddi mental and physical state ( on top of the too much workload on AAU).

Also, I do agree with one of the posters that Luc is also to blame in a way for Eddi's deterioration, when he gave Eddi hope that he had signed the permanant contract and then suddenly went AWOL without explanation. One could tell in the following episode, Eddi was devastated. So, he also has alot to answer for the ill health of Eddi. Having said, that I feel Luc is more honourable character than Max, he is a dedicated doctor who strives to solve difficult diseases, who will go the extra mile to help his patient, he's is truely part of the AAU team and doesn't take credit for things ( i.e the episode when he was introduced, he sussed out the lady wa going to kidnap baby Freya before security, but Eddi thought she had called security, he admits that he is wrong sometime, Noah's dad in Unsafe Haven) and he truely as an affect on the staff with 'his 'bizarre and endearing charm'

I have given up when our Luc will turn up. I was wrong with all my dates.Maybe he shows up at the end of 4th september episode and is in 11th episode, you never know with Holby City producers. They are delibarately keeping us guessing, they are going to hit it in our faces when it is least expected, imo.

Nobody knows anymore. I would assume it was referring to Sacha, as it points out that he is worried. But I would guess that Max has wormed his way into her head, so instead of listening to Sacha as she usually would, she's going along with Max instead.

Also, I agree that Luc is much more honourable than Max. He wants to help people, and doesn't necessarily want rec ignition for it. Max on the other hand, I have no idea, he just seems to do everything for himself. If it turns out he was the one taking the drugs, then I guess he's a doctor to feed his habits.

I don't know who mentioned that they don't think Max is a real doctor or something along those lines, but I suddenly find myself thinking that could be quite true (although they've already been there several times). I mean, how could nobody know that he was coming? Wasn't Eddi on the phone to HR when Max first 'wheeled' in?

As an afterthought, how long in Holby world do you think it's been since Luc left? It's hard to gauge sometimes, I mean, Jac went on a, what was it, 6 week course, that only consisted of 2 episodes of her gone. Whereas, I get the feeling that a lot of the episodes recently have been close together as in a matter of days. (The ones before the Olympics, that is).

Yeah, so that turned out longer than I expected. Basically I have no idea anymore, this is all taking a different turn to what I expected. I mean, it kind of would be nice to see Luc come back and sort Eddi out but then it shouldn't be that straighforward...he needs to explain himself and she needs to sort herself out *by herself* as well. She shouldn't just be "saved" by him because if he left again, she'd unravel again.

This 'spoiler' thing is annoying me....can I just assume we've all read it anyway and post as normal?!?!

I just want Luc back...Im bored of speculating when/how/why Its been so long I just want the storyline to continue :yawn: beginning to like Max...I mean atleast hes bringing a bit of drama! Really just making me turn off to be honest... :sleep:

Ha ha, of course we all read the spoiler texts!!! If we wanted to know nothing more or less than what we can view on a Tues, we wouldn't frequent this forum.

My second child is due 6th Oct, Luc had better be back by then, I can't bear it!!!

I'm all for drama and I'm sure we have more in store by the sounds of it, and yes I agree about the 'spoiler' thing. I'll refrain from doing it now!

4th and 11th can't come round soon enough...at least I have work to make the weeks go by slightly quicker.

Superdooper, reading your post, I think your theory also makes sense, because I also think its Max taking the drugs not Eddi, also, he tends to go for long cigarette breaks, perhaps he is taking drugs and needs more time to administer them. He also looks abit dischevelled or maybe I am reading too much into it.
It is baffling this storyline but it seems an exciting and interesting and a twist involved..

Dillyp, all the best for your new arrival!

I was thinking he'd be back 11th September simply because I'm on holiday then and so would miss the episode. Sod's law and all that. I guess it seems it may be after that though.

Forgot about this. yes, cleraly drugs. So max is taking drugs..Eddi gets all caught up in it, maybe he offers her some maybe he asks her to cover/hide some. Luc returns and Eddi is all caught up in a drug story.

Love that fact a drug storyline had been brought into a staff story. This hasn't been done in a while

Have to say a man came into work today, I turner around and saw him. He look like Max and I practically laughed in his face. Was a rather unfortunate moment.

I was hoping he'd be back by Spet 11th too, After that the next 2 weeks are going to be hectic as im either moving to London or Scotland from the westcountry! - Big difference I know! Long story!]

Dillyp, wishing you very best of luck with the second one. Hope you have a good birthing partner like Mo did with Jac !lol

I am sure Luc will be back sometime in september, I got a feeling we will see him or maybe his campervan at an end of one of the episodes, so you should be alright.
Also, want to know about his shaved head,why he did it ?

I still don't buy Eddi doing drugs or hiding them for someone, unless she is totally mesmerised by Wolfi which I think she. I don't think she would agree with Max if asked her and she would tell him to get rid of. That man has no scruples, he so self-absorbed.

Good luck with the move hatz, I hope you can still post on DS in between, as your theories are intriguing, at least you have iplayer to catch up on.

Aww thanks! Yes hopefully I'll still post! Can aways have a peek on phone whilst traveling!

Yes, Eddi is a very strong character, a strong enough one not to do drugs. Shes also very independant so I cant see why she would hide them for someone.

However maybe shes thinking who she was before wasn't good enough because of how she has been treated. Perhaps she is looking for a different way to be/ different style.

This topic is very close to me & I can understand why people do what they do when it comes to taking/hiding drugs! Just hope Eddi doesn't fall too far into his trap before its too late to get out!

Good luck dillyp with no.2! You can catch up in iplayer when the little on is asleep provided no.1 isn't needing you! What an interesting chat it's been tonight! I reckon he'll be back in Sept though otherwise we will all go crazy!!!
Yes Kaishei I've been thinking for a while Max might be a fake doctor or maybe as someone said a doctor that has been struck off. His arrival was quite odd, Eddi was on the phone to HR & he suddenly appeared saying he was a locum to replace Dr Hemmingway. Seems odd, would he have been told the name of the doctor he is replacing when he's just a locum, especially if he didn't know the team or has he managed to fool Hansen, bypassed HR & to get free access to the drug store?!! So many possibilities most of which are probably my silly musings!

It just seems too messy for his employment to be legitimate. How could no-one know he was coming? It's just not possible, especially as Eddi was on the phone to HR, and they apparently had no answers for her.

I see your point here which is very valid but didn't Luc also waltz into AAU with a patient from ED in his introduction when he announced he was the new registrar. Sacha and Eddi didn't know who he was at first and were baffled until he showed his ID card.
How come Luc wasn't checked either ? But then he did say his post was based on him doing further research in trauma medicine. Holby writers need to be consistent, no wonder its confusing.