I think Nicola is starting to suspect Ivans sexuality thats the impression I got.

Loved last nights eppy, feel sorry for Val and think Diane is rather harsh on her.

I think nicola is starting to like her lodger

Why? She has that gorge hunk of a man Simon. Lucky b*tch.

No she's not, she's starting to fancy him. To say it's come out of nowhere is an understatement, seeing as she's done nothing but gripe on about him since she met him! Obviously timed to coinide with the equally sudden clarity about Ivan's sexual preferences!

A touch of comedy beckons in this little situation, I think, and Nicola, when she isn't being nasty can be very funny!

I don't like this storyline of Nicola starting to like Ivan as more than a friend, it doesn't make any sense. She's got Simon and they've been through quite a bit to stay together. Obviously nothing will come from it, but the fact Nicola "feels" this way is bad enough Why the unnecessary drama? Ivan has a fling with Tonicha first before Paul, so there's some sort of repercussion there maybe. No need to add Nicola into it.

And yes, she's hilarious...last night turning her nose up at Simon's arm for one

I dont feel sorry for her at all. I have a cousin who is quite like her. Always getting herself in trouble and getting away with it. She stole my credit card last year when I was in bed sick for a week and spent 900 Euro on it buying crap. When I found out I was mad and wanted her to pay by me going to the police, my Dad made me wait and contacted her parents who paid her dept for her. I realy hate her and anytime we get together with my extended family she is there. If we argue it is blamed on me and Im told to leave her alone because she is vunerable and trying to change If only I hadnt contacted my Dad

He he LOL

You were being sarky right?

No. I am known for having rather unusual crushes. I think he is cute.

Oh OK. I have some unusual crushes too so I suppose I can't talk. He's not too bad I guess. Maybe a bit tubby though.

Um, but that isn't quite what Val did, is it? She stole the takings in order to pay back a violent ex who threatened her and her son with violence - money she thought Diane could claim on insurance anyway.

She didn't steal for her own satisfaction...

Are you representing Val in Court today.

Just putting in a good word

I assume she doesn't get sent down. I hope she gets community service, that should be fun to watch (community service that will be miraculously set in the village no doubt).

I've always assumed she'd get a suspended sentence. But community service is a good idea. She certainly won't go to jail, unless the actress is having a few months holiday!

Yes but she has no real remorse. If she had have explained the situation to Diane or Rodney or anybody and let them see Jimmy and how he was treating her then I am sure that they would have loaned her the money. Instead she lied and cheated because she did not want to loose face.