Stacey/Bradley *May contain Spoilers*

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Originally Posted by Joy2286

As I've said on many an occasion before I'm just hoping this actually turns out to be the fallout from the abortion and they end up having a big heart to heart about everything and back together at the end. I mean let's face it there hasn't been all that much of it yet- largely thanks to the writers throwing Honey and Billy's storyline in straight after, totally overshadowing what was some excellent work by Charlie and Lacey and in doing so the aftermath of the abortion was pretty much dismissed and forgotten about. They could have done a lot more with it at the time I felt but I'm hoping justice will be done and this is what all this nonsense I'm hearing about over Christmas is leading up to.

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I hated every aspect of the abortion storyline - from Bradders behaviour (I cant believe how hard hearted, uncaring and selfish he became.....leaving her in the square like that after finding out, to the emotional blackmail in the abortion clinic (erm....which they went to the next day!!!) when Stace was distraught and totally in bits (the old Bradders would not have put her though that). All seemed way out of character for me, and made quite disturbing viewing too.

I was also shocked how quickly EE moved on from the abortion storyline to other storylines.

Mmmmm......as Ive said many a time....Enders are doing a great job of ruining a very promising, and popular couple. Cant they see when they've got something good.......why are they intent on destroying it?:confused: Answers on a postcard.....

Stacey hardly put up a fight to keep the baby though- it's not just Bradley who had a character transplant. The old Stacey would have said "Stuff you Bradley I'm keeping this baby whether you like it or not" if she felt that strongly about it imo.

Have to admit the research to do with the abortion storyline was shocking. You have to have the consent of 2 doctors and you have to prove why you can't have a child and all sorts of stuff like that by law. You deff would not get an appointment just like that and as Stacey was pretty early in her pregnancy she would not have had a physical procedure like she did- she'd have been given two tablets to swallow that are like a stronger version of the morning after pill. Also the possibility of giving the baby up for adoption was never raised once and given the circumstances you'd think it would have been

I know what you mean about ruining the two best characters in the show though- the thing that's really concerning me is if things carry on going the way they are I can see them writing Bradley's character out the show because like with Ruby "there's nowhere left for him to go"- if that's the case I'm officially going to go and chain myself to the Elstree gates in protest!

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Originally Posted by Joy2286

Stacey hardly put up a fight to keep the baby though- it's not just Bradley who had a character transplant. The old Stacey would have said "Stuff you Bradley I'm keeping this baby whether you like it or not" if she felt that strongly about it imo.

Have to admit the research to do with the abortion storyline was shocking. You have to have the consent of 2 doctors and you have to prove why you can't have a child and all sorts of stuff like that by law. You deff would not get an appointment just like that and as Stacey was pretty early in her pregnancy she would not have had a physical procedure like she did- she'd have been given two tablets to swallow that are like a stronger version of the morning after pill. Also the possibility of giving the baby up for adoption was never raised once and given the circumstances you'd think it would have been

I know what you mean about ruining the two best characters in the show though- the thing that's really concerning me is if things carry on going the way they are I can see them writing Bradley's character out the show because like with Ruby "there's nowhere left for him to go"- if that's the case I'm officially going to go and chain myself to the Elstree gates in protest!

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Stacey put her case across to Bradders about wanting the baby, I thought very clearly...at the abortion clinic, but Bradders made it clear he didnt want it and chose to ignore her feelings and was just banging on about his own (i went off Bradders that particular week! lol).

I honestly dont think they would get rid of Bradders character....he has a lot of family in the square and bags of potential as a character. Also he is played by a very popular and good actor. So even if he gets cut lose from Stacey, I think his future is secure. Just hope they dont try and change him too much. I liked the fact he was soooo different from the other lads on the square when he arrived, his character made a refreshing change.

Edit: Anyway I'd hope they would get rid of that prat Deanooooooo before they got shot of Bradders!!!

Yeah- I just hope EE will remember that- Charlie has won 4 awards for them so they're hardly going to drop him just like that so soon after I hope. And I suppose you're right about him still having family in the Square and stuff- even if his relationship with Max will be in tatters. Suppose he could still be on speaking terms with Tanya and the girls.

Yeah I liked that too- Charlie himself has said that he thinks the fact that Bradley is so different from all the other lads on the Square is part of his appeal. He's deff my fave male character- he's got more depth to him aswell and for once he's not a character who's only out for himself- he actually cares about others.

Yeah I know what you mean about Stacey putting her point across at the clinic- I was just saying that I don't think the old Stacey would have gone through with the abortion if she didn't want it. She'd have done what she wanted over what Bradley wanted.

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Originally Posted by pinkbanana

I hated every aspect of the abortion storyline - from Bradders behaviour (I cant believe how hard hearted, uncaring and selfish he became.....leaving her in the square like that after finding out, to the emotional blackmail in the abortion clinic (erm....which they went to the next day!!!) when Stace was distraught and totally in bits (the old Bradders would not have put her though that). All seemed way out of character for me, and made quite disturbing viewing too.

I was also shocked how quickly EE moved on from the abortion storyline to other storylines.

Mmmmm......as Ive said many a time....Enders are doing a great job of ruining a very promising, and popular couple. Cant they see when they've got something good.......why are they intent on destroying it?:confused: Answers on a postcard.....

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While at the time the argument that Bradley was blackmailing Stacey into having the abortion had some merit now we have seen that he does feel guilty and it's clear that what he said at the clinic was what he was feeling.

I've said it before but Stacey wanted to keep it and Bradley didn't, somebody was going to have to compromise. It could either be Bradley and he could have tried to make the effort or it could be Stacey and she could have the abortion and when all was said and done Stacey wanted Bradley more than she wanted the baby so she had the abortion, we all knew (including Bradley) that she wasn't happy about it but that's just the way it was.

Just look at the situation now, Stacey could be 3 months pregnant and she's weeks from them splitting up leaving her with a baby to bring up... You could argue that the situation they are heading to wouldn't have happened had they not had the abortion but I think it would have simply been a role reversal and Bradley would have ended up being the distant one while Stacey tried her best to hold it together.

It was a crap situation to be in but I still think that the abortion was the 'best' possible outcome, Bradley is just not ready to be a dad and it would have ended in disaster.

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Originally Posted by PR1811

While at the time the argument that Bradley was blackmailing Stacey into having the abortion had some merit now we have seen that he does feel guilty and it's clear that what he said at the clinic was what he was feeling.

I've said it before but Stacey wanted to keep it and Bradley didn't, somebody was going to have to compromise. It could either be Bradley and he could have tried to make the effort or it could be Stacey and she could have the abortion and when all was said and done Stacey wanted Bradley more than she wanted the baby so she had the abortion, we all knew (including Bradley) that she wasn't happy about it but that's just the way it was.

Just look at the situation now, Stacey could be 3 months pregnant and she's weeks from them splitting up leaving her with a baby to bring up... You could argue that the situation they are heading to wouldn't have happened had they not had the abortion but I think it would have simply been a role reversal and Bradley would have ended up being the distant one while Stacey tried her best to hold it together.

It was a crap situation to be in but I still think that the abortion was the 'best' possible outcome, Bradley is just not ready to be a dad and it would have ended in disaster.

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Totally agree with everything you've just said. I don't think they'd have split up straight away but certainly once the baby was born there would have been a lot of pressure on them and they would have struggled to cope and keep their relationship alive. I think had Stacey not had the abortion Bradley would have stuck by her but I think her hormonal mood swings could well have taken their toll on them and he'd have ended up feeling like he has been feeling anyway- like he can't do anything right for her.

Well i didnt see that week and from the nothing that theyve shown of it since,i am still none the wiser,it was August yeah? 2 good actors abilities pushed to one side so we can watch Rubys 3 month leaving storyline!Oh yippee!:cheer: thanks Eastenders.I cant believe ive watched patiently until now to see them do something of their own just to hear they are splitting them up.

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Shambles isn't it! :rolleyes:

Totally agree when you say Charlie and Lacey's abilities have been pushed aside. Lacey's had a bit more to do recently cos of the stuff with Sean and their Mum but Charlie's not really had anything gritty to do since that week- about time we got to see them in their element again!

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Originally Posted by Joy2286

Shambles isn't it! :rolleyes:

Totally agree when you say Charlie and Lacey's abilities have been pushed aside. Lacey's had a bit more to do recently cos of the stuff with Sean and their Mum but Charlie's not really had anything gritty to do since that week- about time we got to see them in their element again!

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Well he was at Strictly tonight!!!cha cha cha!!!:lol: cheering on Rubes!!!:cheer:

OMG!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: How long have I been waiting to see him there! This was what he looked like.... :clap: Hehehe!

Gorgeous as ever! Hope Tess speaks to him later on! I am actually going to miss the first half of An Audience With Take That just in case! :eek: