Dean Wicks

[maidmarian]

For god sake Mick, get rid of him. He's put your wife through hell and is now threatening to kill your daughter, what more do you want before you realise you have to do something.

A backbone would be a good start!

[Dazzle]

A backbone would be a good start!

I do think Mick's got a backbone. It's quite refreshing to see a strong man in a soap who doesn't resort to violence at the slightest thing, but I do agree that Dean needs sorting out quick smart now!

[maidmarian]

A backbone would be a good start!

backbone isnt only a physical reference. It refers
also to determination strength of character
fortitude. He doesnt come across to me as a man
of strong character- too easy going etc.But different
people have different perceptions.
I dont agree with violence either from men(or women)
also .
We have been told -no legal punishment (which
I would prefer) but lets hope things are sorted
soon!

[maidmarian]

A backbone would be a good start!

backbone isnt only a physical reference. It refers
also to determination strength of character
fortitude. He doesnt come across to me as a man
of strong character- too easy going etc.But different
people have different perceptions.
I dont agree with violence either from men(or women)
also .
We have been told -no legal punishment (which
I would prefer) but lets hope things are sorted
soon!

[tammyy2j]

Did I see Shirley give Linda a half smile last night? She must truly believe Linda's version at long last, thank goodness. I hope we see a very profuse apology soon.

I hope Shirley and all the family hears Dean admit to raping Linda

I think hearing him say it would be good too for Linda to help her try and move on

[Dazzle]

backbone isnt only a physical reference. It refers
also to determination strength of character
fortitude. He doesnt come across to me as a man
of strong character- too easy going etc.But different
people have different perceptions.
I dont agree with violence either from men(or women)
also .
We have been told -no legal punishment (which
I would prefer) but lets hope things are sorted
soon!

Yes, I understand that backbone refers to strength of character. I do believe that Mick has that strength though. He's easy going most of the time but can stand up for himself and his family when necessary. He just hides it well.

If you remember a scene a few months back where Phil came into a packed Vic kicking off, the characters and us viewers alike were surprised that Mick took no nonsense from the bully and kicked him out with a few well-chosen words. That's my idea of backbone.

It also took immense willpower for Mick not to beat Dean when they had that standoff at the allotments a couple of weeks ago.

I think most of us would agree now that the time has come for Mick to put a stop to Dean one way or another.

(By the way I'm very much against violence too and have always argued for a legal resolution to the rape storyline.)

[maidmarian]

Yes, I understand that backbone refers to strength of character. I do believe that Mick has that strength though. He's easy going most of the time but can stand up for himself and his family when necessary. He just hides it well.

If you remember a scene a few months back where Phil came into a packed Vic kicking off, the characters and us viewers alike were surprised that Mick took no nonsense from the bully and kicked him out with a few well-chosen words. That's my idea of backbone.

It also took immense willpower for Mick not to beat Dean when they had that standoff at the allotments a couple of weeks ago.

I think most of us would agree now that the time has come for Mick to put a stop to Dean one way or another.

(By the way I'm very much against violence too and have always argued for a legal resolution to the rape storyline.)

I can agree with a lot you say Dazzle but I
cant really remember any specific instances
were he has stuck up for his family and that
is what the original post was about. He does
seem to let things wash over him.
Once we have had the Lucy reveal -I
hope Dean is sorted and quickly.

[Dazzle]

I can agree with a lot you say Dazzle but I
cant really remember any specific instances
were he has stuck up for his family and that
is what the original post was about. He does
seem to let things wash over him.
Once we have had the Lucy reveal -I
hope Dean is sorted and quickly.

This is what I wrote in reply before tonight's episode but never got around to posting until now:-

The stand out time he's backed his family in my opinion is the way he stood by Linda 100% about the rape. He's never doubted her story for an instant, even in the face of Dean, Shirley and Stan's poisonous words. He also listened to Linda when she told him that she didn't want him to physically confront Dean (well, after the initial shock wore off lol), something not many men in soap would have done.

He also made sure that Stan didn't manipulate poor Tina into helping him kill himself.

Despite all of Stan's vile behaviour recently he hasn't kicked him out of the Vic (something I don't think I'd have had the strength to do).

I don't think Mick's perfect by any means. It took him far too long to clock there was something seriously wrong with Linda, and she ought to have felt she could confide in him straight away. The way he took the blame for Ian's kerb crawling was ludicrous (and impacted his family badly so it's true he wasn't looking out for them in that instance).

So he's not perfect but I think he's definitely displayed that he has a backbone and will stand up for his family.

Since seeing tonight's episode:-

Well he put Dean in his place at last. Is that the end of Dean?

[xx_Dan_xx]

This is what I wrote in reply before tonight's episode but never got around to posting until now:-

The stand out time he's backed his family in my opinion is the way he stood by Linda 100% about the rape. He's never doubted her story for an instant, even in the face of Dean, Shirley and Stan's poisonous words. He also listened to Linda when she told him that she didn't want him to physically confront Dean (well, after the initial shock wore off lol), something not many men in soap would have done.

He also made sure that Stan didn't manipulate poor Tina into helping him kill himself.

Despite all of Stan's vile behaviour recently he hasn't kicked him out of the Vic (something I don't think I'd have had the strength to do).

I don't think Mick's perfect by any means. It took him far too long to clock there was something seriously wrong with Linda, and she ought to have felt she could confide in him straight away. The way he took the blame for Ian's kerb crawling was ludicrous (and impacted his family badly so it's true he wasn't looking out for them in that instance).

So he's not perfect but I think he's definitely displayed that he has a backbone and will stand up for his family.

Since seeing tonight's episode:-

Well he put Dean in his place at last. Is that the end of Dean?

Didn't feel dramatic enough and you know how EE goes for dramaticness in a stand off like that.

[xx_Dan_xx]

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