Probably not, but I think it's the writers' intention to keep them together for the foreseeable future.
Phil simply doesn't care enough about the Carters to get involved. As you say, Shirley wasn't even there.
He did, yes, but Ronnie said no (for Charlie and Dot's sake). I think she's regretting it now!
I hope everyone was satisfied with the Boxing Day episode. We were given the high drama and action that many felt were missing Christmas Day. I absolutely loved it but I wish we'd had an hour-long episode again. Maybe it was a good thing though as the writing was tighter this time.
Poor Mick's life's in tatters (but his fury was pretty awesome to behold!). I'm soooo relieved he didn't doubt Linda for a moment. I'm a bit worried about Nancy's reaction though as she's doubted her mother about Dean in the past.
I'm very glad that the mother reveal didn't overshadow the rape reveal. There's plenty of time for Mick to come to terms with Shirley being his mother now - as long as she finally accepts that Dean's a rapist.
The way everyone scurried out of the way of the furious Mick really made me laugh lol.
10/10