Stacey/Bradley *May contain Spoilers*

Oooooh we are hating Bradders at the minute arn't we?! :lol: Well I am too I suppose but I don't think this "heartless git"(lol) infection will last. I can see him in a few months time, stop talking about work (hopefully) and running around after Stacey like he always has done! It'll be his lil' way of begging for forgiveness! I think the writers have just changed his personality for this particular storyline and then they will bring him back to the character we all know and love!:wub: Because I don't think they can be that stupid ( :confused: ) to change a really popular character into another hated idiot which will probably end up sacked!

Just to throw a spanner in the works though - but why does everyone say that its Bradley that got Stacey pregnant....??

Isn't it a case of it takes two to tango ??

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Thanks for them! Is it just them in the whole episode? Looks very depressing! :crying:

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Originally Posted by jojomum

Just to throw a spanner in the works though - but why does everyone say that its Bradley that got Stacey pregnant....??

Isn't it a case of it takes two to tango ??

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totally agree and as they both said last night they are to young for this and it will change their lives.. I don't think Bradley is been selfish in what he is saying/doing..

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Originally Posted by Siobhan

totally agree and as they both said last night they are to young for this and it will change their lives.. I don't think Bradley is been selfish in what he is saying/doing..

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I don't blame Bradley for not wanting the baby, and for being worried about what it means for his future. I blame him for riding over Stacey's feelings, and pressuring her into an abortion, which is what it sounds like he does, and which is both selfish and out of character for him.

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Originally Posted by BlackKat

I don't blame Bradley for not wanting the baby, and for being worried about what it means for his future. I blame him for riding over Stacey's feelings, and pressuring her into an abortion, which is what it sounds like he does, and which is both selfish and out of character for him.

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But Stacey could say no.

Its a hard decision to make for anyone to make, I know, but at the end of the day, its Staceys decision, not Bradleys. Ok so she might want to keep him happy and go through with the termination, but that is the wrong reason for doing it. She needs to sit down with Mo and Charlie and go through her options instead of trying to deal with it on her own. Wouldn't it be far worse, for Bradley to say, yes go through with the pregnancy, I'll always be there for you and the child, and then a couple of months later the relationship falter and they break up, and then Bradley does exactly what Max did. They have only been together a few months and are still both very young. Who knows where their relationship is headed.

Yeah I agree. Just because Bradley doesn't want a baby at this moment in time, I don't think any less of him. He's got his opinion, Stacey's got hers.

But the thing is if Bradley's got an opposite point of view to her, and he feels like he's being railroaded into something he doesn't want to do. He'd probably resent her for it. She loves him, it could be very hurtful.

I don't think anybody would want to be a single mother at 17. You should be sure that you've got a lot of support around you. Especially from the people that matter, like Bradley.

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Originally Posted by littlemo

Yeah I agree. Just because Bradley doesn't want a baby at this moment in time, I don't think any less of him. He's got his opinion, Stacey's got hers.

But the thing is if Bradley's got an opposite point of view to her, and he feels like he's being railroaded into something he doesn't want to do. He'd probably resent her for it. She loves him, it could be very hurtful.

I don't think anybody would want to be a single mother at 17. You should be sure that you've got a lot of support around you. Especially from the people that matter, like Bradley.

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Exactly Littlemo - the main thing will be that Bradley supports her after what happens too and helps her through it, not just lets her get on with things, as long as she lets him. Being a single parent at 17 is not easy - believe me. Its hard enough and tiring enough at any age, let alone 17.

My opinion of him has depreciated a little. He tells Stacey that HE is too young to have a baby, but she's younger and all he seems to be bothered about is himself. Although it was apparent that Stacey wasn't happy about it at first, she doesn't really want the abortion, as stated by The Tv Mag.

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Originally Posted by jojomum

Just to throw a spanner in the works though - but why does everyone say that its Bradley that got Stacey pregnant....??

Isn't it a case of it takes two to tango ??

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Yup..both of them are at fault !!!! She should have insisted he had some sort of protection,, and he should have made sure he had them . or she should have had some on hand,, or for cryin out loud go on the pill if they were gonna become SEXUALLY Active,,

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Originally Posted by JustJodi

Yup..both of them are at fault !!!! She should have insisted he had some sort of protection,, and he should have made sure he had them . or she should have had some on hand,, or for cryin out loud go on the pill if they were gonna become SEXUALLY Active,,

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Well it seems like they used condoms all the time.

I remember when they were going to have sex, Stacey said she'd get them, but Bradley insisted he did, because he thought it would be more 'gentlemenly' lol.

I reckon sooner or later she would have gone on the pill, but they haven't been sleeping together that long. And I suppose it's more of a longterm solution isn't it?!

Well it was good last, night but i think tonights will be better since we will actually see them talking about it.

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Originally Posted by BlackKat

I don't blame Bradley for not wanting the baby, and for being worried about what it means for his future. I blame him for riding over Stacey's feelings, and pressuring her into an abortion, which is what it sounds like he does, and which is both selfish and out of character for him.

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Total agreed 100% with what you have written, BK! :bow:

I know where Bradley is coming from when he says he wouldn't want the baby..he's got a career ahead of him and a future ahead of him..he's too young to become a father and Stacey is too young to become a mother. Bradley shouldn't pressurise Stacey into having an abortion though, it's up to her if she wants to keep the baby.

Preview up for Thursday. Stacey is trying to change his mind but it doesn't look like that's going to happen...

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Originally Posted by PR1811

Preview up for Thursday. Stacey is trying to change his mind but it doesn't look like that's going to happen...

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O dear i feel so sorry for her, She is being rushed into a big decision, and i dont think Bradley is a bad person i just think that he is still panicing.

Bradley was (as my mam said) a little **** at the start! I felt like crying when Stacey was saying "please don't just leave me here!" :crying: But further in it was clear he was just paniced and confused about the whole thing.
Max was excellent I thought! He really tried his best to help them both! :thumbsup:
The preview looks sad! Stacey looks like she's ready to leg it!

I hope they write Bradley right on Thursday, and he doesn't just ignore her like he seemed to tonight. She said she thought he was right, but quite frankly even Deano could have seen she wasn't sure. And while she shouldn't say yes to an abortion unless she means it, he should be able to see if she doesn't mean it and back off.

Plus I couldn't believe he just left her in the Square, after she begged him not to. Jesus, I know he was panicking and wanted to think, but at least reassure her. "I'll come and get you." What is she, a dog?


Also after tonights episode I have a weird urge to start a Stacey/Max thread. :rotfl: Very worrying. :p

I'm a bit dissapointed in Bradders, Stacey looked as though she wanted to keep it, but as Bradders said NO, she agreed.

Either Bradley is stupid, blind or ignorant! It was clear Stacey didn't want an abortion!:crying: I don't think they'll be back to thier lovey dovey selves in a hurry!

Aww, i don't like this. They were my fave couple on EE, but now look what's happening? I hope they stay together! Things were fine before, they argued but always made up and that's how i liked it.:crying: :nono:

Could you believe the way Bradley was reacting at the beginning?! Oh my gosh! That smile that he does, when he's really angry. It's like some sort of horror film! lol. It's like Jekyl and Hyde!

Bradley saying that Sean and Stacey were plotting against him, and laughing behind his back, what was he on?! seriously. Why would you laugh about something like that?!

Bradley overeacted about Sean, what exactly has he done to him?! All brothers (on soaps anyway) suss out their sisters boyfriends. Really he should get used to it! I hope they don't get into a fight everytime Sean says something to him.

I thought that comment about Sean with a gun transporting him down the aisle was funny! I could just imagine that! lol.

A different turn for Bradley, but I actually enjoyed his dark side! More drama!

Oh my gosh! I just saw that clip for Thursday, wow!

Bradley's a very scared boy, isn't he?! If Stacey is that emphatic about keeping it she should just get out of there. What the hell is she doing going through with it?! I want to scream at her! :)

Don't let Bradley talk you into it Stacey, for crying out loud!

But do you think it's a personality Transplant, Littlemo?

Aww, i wish Stacey would confide in Big Mo or Charlie. They would make her keep it.

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Originally Posted by EE Rocks

But do you think it's a personality Transplant, Littlemo?

Aww, i wish Stacey would confide in Big Mo or Charlie. They would make her keep it.

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He was very mean. I don't know where that came from. It's not like Stacey did much to deserve his anger. He jumped to a lot of false conclusions.

I'm thinking that might have been the way Max reacted to finding out about Bradley all those years ago.

Not sure about the personality transplant thing. I reckon they are building up sides to his character. Like when Stacey got with Bradley they built on her soft side. They are building on Bradley's hard side, being with Stacey, and being influenced by Max.

Yeah I reckon Mo and Charlie would provide her with support. But I reckon she knows she's got people there. She's got Ruby and Sean at least. But I really wish Sean would find out about the abortion and go and talk to her, or Ruby. Anyone?!

In the clip, Stacey says she wants to leave, and Bradley says but you've signed the forms. For heavensake Bradley!

I hope he listens to her, and sits down and talks with her before she goes in.

Who cares about the bloody forms?! Nobody can make you do it can they?! I'd like to see somebody try to make her! lol. I hope we see her getting stroppy and threaten one of the nurses! lol.

I just think Bradley is being way too organised about this. He needs for one minute to think with his heart instead of his head.

Like Stacey was saying about how her head is telling her one thing, and her heart another. It doesn't seem like Bradley is allowing himself to explore his emotions.

I'm jabbering now! lol.

But I don't think Bradley loves Stacey the way she loves him. No way! He won't even say the words to her. He said that he loved her to Max, but it's not enough. He needs to say it to her.

I reckon he'll probably find out how much he feels for her when she dumps him. At some time in the future.

He needs to think about this proberly. How can you make your mind up soo soon?

I think Bradley wants to get it done quick so that there is no time for either of them to change their mind. I think part of him would want to try and be different to his dad but he's scared he isn't strong enough and the 'easy' way out is for Stacey to have an abortion and everything go back to normal, which obviously it won't. I'd like to think they both have a better discussion at the clinic. I think once it's done Stacey will be gutted for weeks and it will take a lot of effort from Bradley to get her back to normal. That's of course if Bradley doesn't find himself hanging upside down from a rafter if/when Sean finds out.

If I was Stacey I'd say I've had two weeks to get used to the idea and get over the shock, you need longer to think about it before we skip into the abortion clinic!
Littlemo, I don't think Bradley will ever say he loves her untill he really has to like you said, she dumps him or something. Or maybe when he tries to get her to move in with him he says it then :searchme: If I was her I wouldn't move untill he said it!! :lol:

Anyone else see anything developing between Stacey and Max?! I know he's not trying to get it on with his son's pregnant girlfriend, but I could see a future storyline for them.

It seems like Max is going to be very nice to her throughout this whole thing. And Stacey apparently moves in with them.

I could see that Stacey might be upset one night after a row with Bradley, Max tries to calm her down and they end up in a clinch. What do you reckon?!

Yeah, the developing between Stacey and Max was good, they are very good to togther. I wasn't expecting Max to be nice to her, dunno why but she didn't like him before did she?.

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Originally Posted by EE Rocks

Yeah, the developing between Stacey and Max was good, they are very good to togther. I wasn't expecting Max to be nice to her, dunno why but she didn't like him before did she?.

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She didn't like him before because Bradley didn't like him. I think she's trying to make the effort now.

They did have a very good moment between them. Stacey can really stick up for herself. Even with guys like Max and Sean. Well especially with men like Max and Sean.

Maybe she needs to find someone she can meet her match with?! lol.

Only temporarily though, I'm not sure I would want her splitting up with Bradley permanently.

I think Stacey was tempting fate though when she was talking about being with Bradley forever. And how there was nobody else for him out there. Great way to stop him feeling trapped! lol.

I think she could be wrong actually. There's bound to be other women out there who want to be with him, and could actually end up being better.

He seems to be worried he'll end up like his dad. Could he get a wandering eye too?!

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Originally Posted by littlemo

I think Stacey was tempting fate though when she was talking about being with Bradley forever. And how there was nobody else for him out there. Great way to stop him feeling trapped! lol.

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yer i know, good point, but i still think that at that point she was begining to panic more as it became very clear that he didnt want the baby, but shes really scared and possibly trying to convince him to keep it, i dunno thats just what i thought.

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Originally Posted by abblette

yer i know, good point, but i still think that at that point she was begining to panic more as it became very clear that he didnt want the baby, but shes really scared and possibly trying to convince him to keep it, i dunno thats just what i thought.

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Yeah I think you could be right.

God, why doesn't she just say to Bradley, I need more time. Or 'I want to keep it'. He'd have to go along with what she wants.

If she kept it he'd come to terms with it in time.

She should just go along with what she wants, not be influenced.

Exactly. That "Tough" Stacey Slater wouldn't of been like that, I don't think. She'd stood up to him and said I want the baby. When Stacey cries, all i remember is that tough girl that hardly cried, and i really MISS THAT.:crying: :crying: As much as it pains me to say this, i have to agree with Lacey that Bradley has made stacey softer. Before he arrived she was a naughty little madam, causing trouble and I liked that and it was entertaining.:crying:

I don't think Stacey wants the baby but I don't think she doesn't want it either.. Bradley's reaction is normal.. when I told my boyfriend (I was only with him 3 months) that I was pregnant he said "is it mine?" but not in the way that it sounds...

Think about it, Stacey is 17, she works on a stall and has no "real" family. Bradley is just beginning to find himself too.. remember he was under his mothers influence all the time and has had nothing but bad experience grown up without his dad. He is scared and is reacting quickly plus he doesn't want to be like his dad and walk out on his child because it is too much for him. But he is right, if they leave it to long it might be too late to change their minds and Stacey herself did say she didn't want to be a single mum..

I don't think she is desperate to cling on to Bradley.. they are both exactly what each other needs.. they compliment each other but I can see this coming back to bite them both in the ass, it will be the cause of a breakup I reckon

I can't believe the way Bradley reacted last night, he said that Stacey lied to him but she's only just found out herself, she didn't know for sure while on holiday and she only seen him 5 minutes when she got back, not really a chance to tell him so i don't understand why Bradley was so angry about that. It was better than Stacey telling him 3 months down the line!

Bradley is definetly being the dominant one in this situation (i said this in the current ep discussion) It's obvious that she will go along with what he says because she will be afraid that she will lose him if she makes a decision of her own to keep the baby. Deep down, i think Stacey wants to keep the baby but she's just trying to make Bradley happy by having the abortion, Bradley is definetly rushing into things, they haven't talked to each other properly..and i was totally shocked when he said to Stacey "have the abortion tomorrow!" I was really shocked and it looks like Stacey will agree with it, she needs to make her own mind up and not go along with what Bradley says.