Why does Dean seem to have such a problem with Mick? there is an underlying hatred in the scenes that I can't put my finger on.

There is something just not right about Dean. When they said he would return as a darker character how dark did they mean?

I have a feeling Dean might actually rape Linda. I cant shake it.

Mick represents Shirley's new family and he doesn't feel a part of it yet.

I don't think Dean would be capable of doing that, but I think this storyline could bring up his time in prison again.

He's actually in love with Mick with no idea that they are brothers. Just as there about to give into there feelings and lust- Shirley will burst in and say 'You can't shag him he's your bruvva'.

Or something.

Shirley is always spending time with Mick/giving him attention and I think he resents that. When he finds out that Mick is actually her son, he will very angry indeed.

He was talking about 'lapping' Mick yesterday. I was thinking, "Dean, save that talk for the bedroom!"

jealousy I imagine

Mick has everything that Dean wants - family

I agree.

. Oh no, we're back to THAT again . Rape . DS's favourite topic of discussion.

What makes you think Dean will rape Linda?
Of all the bad things Dean can do, why is rape the first thing that crosses your mind?

Dean will hate Mick even more when he finds out their half brothers. Dean will bound to think Shirley loves Mick more than him.

Raping Linda? Where did that come from OP?

He saw Vendetta and he wants his money back.

Well, it might have something to do with his past behaviour.

Spiking Stacey Slaters drink for example.

My instinct was right!!!

Did you see This Morning today? Dean is going to become infatuated and obsessed with Linda!

I knew something wasn't right. Have to hand it to Matt. He played that good as I guessed it straight away.

Yeah I agree.

Brilliant *goes to find it on iplayer*. I think this is going to be really interesting and I can't wait to see Matt get his teeth into some drama

Dean becoming obsessed with her is so much better than an actual affair. This might be good.

I think it could be too.

I guess it would seem more likely that someone could become obsessed with him so its turning that on it's head a bit.

I've always thought that Dean hated Shirley a tad too much …… perhaps he knows that they're brothers already and he's jealous that Shirley's made her choice.

Yeh I think this could have so much potential! Is it just going to be because he sees her as a mother figure? Or could this go even deeper?

I just think he doesn't know him very well