Originally Posted by littlemo
I think you under estimate Sharon's feelings for her dad, the last time she saw Den she was extremely angry with him and in shock at what he had done. But whatever Den has done to her in the past, she has never stopped loving him, and I believe it's as true now as it ever was. The people who have read the spoilers will know that Sharon insists on having Den at her wedding (of course he's not going to be, not alive anyway). I don't know if she will let the grief eat away at her like she let it last time, she's got a life with Dennis now, and I'm hoping Dennis will be able to snap her out of the depression she is likely to be faced with. I think she's going to be very upset.
I agree that neither Dennis nor Sharon really knew Den, but I think Sharon probably knew him better. I don't like what the writers did to Den's character, it was horrible to have him hurt Dennis in that way. I think being parted from Sharon for so long made him possessive and spiteful at people who got in the way of their relationship. What Dennis saw from Den was 'front', he wouldn't let himself get emotionally attached to him, because he believed that protecting his daughter was the most important thing. And he thought Dennis was a bad influence on her, I also think there was some jealousy in that rage also. I don't think Den really hated Dennis, and I don't believe Dennis hates him either. I think Den is only capable of loving one person 'Sharon' and everything else just doesn't mean anything to him.
As for the pub, the wife is entitled to half, but whose to say what will happen. Look what happened with Sam! If Chrissie ends up in prison for Den's murder there's not much she can do to fight her case, is there?! I'm sure Den will give the Vic to Sharon in his will. Chrissie wants rid anyway, the only decent thing would be to give it to Sharon and Dennis. Then there's the whole matter of Chrissie forging Den's signiture to sell the Vic, i'm sure the courts wouldn't take kindly to that.