Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[xx_Dan_xx]

do u think mick would lie to el about the results

If its not his, perhaps. But I do think it is his given Mick's initial reaction and the fact Dean already has a kid, I'd dont think they'd give him 2 as it wouldnt work, him involved with 2 kid storylines.

[xx_Dan_xx]

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[tammyy2j]

As far a I understand you can't say definitely from a blood test that someone is the father, all you can do is rule someone out. It takes a DNA test to give a positive yes result.

Dean and Mick are siblings too so could have the same blood type

I do hope the baby is Mick's

Vincent grew up with Phil so which means Phil knew him long before Ronnie, I am finding all Vincent's connections hard to follow

[maidmarian]

Dean and Mick are siblings too so could have the same blood type

I do hope the baby is Mick's

Vincent grew up with Phil so which means Phil knew him long before Ronnie, I am finding all Vincent's connections hard to follow

Another little fly in the soap ointment-
DNA is the only true way of determining
paternity but blood type is an indication.

They are full siblings? But apparently
in Caucasians vast majority are Types O & A
which limits permutations(tho there is + & -
factors) and it is possible for it look
as tho a man may be the father when he
is not ( if just based on blood).

So may not be straightforward and a
possiblity for future retcon -if not
done properly now!!!

I hope baby is Micks too!

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[Dazzle]

Brilliant cliffhanger last night, although I don't think there's much doubt Dot will be found not guilty. There's no way the prosecution proved their case beyond a reasonable doubt. I personally thought the defence barrister's summation tore apart the prosecution's argument.

Phil wasn't expecting that punch! It's time a younger man took away Phil's top dog status although I wouldn't have chosen Vincent to do it. Richard Blackwood's acting is not convincing in my opinion.

I agree with you all about the blood groups proving baby Carter's paternity. They'd need to know Dean's blood type to exclude him as the father. All Mick's blood type can do is show he's possibly the father. I guess it may be enough to convince the family if they're ignorant of the ramifications.

do u think mick would lie to el about the results

It's a possibility (and it could be a good twist) but Friday's episode made it seem as if he wouldn't be able to live with it.

So may not be straightforward and a
possiblity for future retcon -if not
done properly now!!!

I think you're right. There must be a reason why they've written it this way...

[lizann]

richard blackwood cant act all very panto acting which could be said is expected in soaps

the nurse was way out of place suggesting blood group discovery to determine daddy for baby carter to mick, none of her business

dot has to get off

[lizann]

richard blackwood cant act all very panto acting which could be said is expected in soaps

the nurse was way out of place suggesting blood group discovery to determine daddy for baby carter to mick, none of her business

dot has to get off

[Dazzle]

richard blackwood cant act all very panto acting which could be said is expected in soaps

I think people who aren't soap fans expect the acting to be panto, but we true fans know there are some excellent actors in soaps. Celebrity castings often brings the acting quality down unfortunately.

I wish soap producers would learn that long-term fans prefer quality over celebrity and eye candy, and that any bump in viewing figures will be temporary if the actor isn't up to it. Danny Dyer worked because he plays Mick well but he's an exception in my opinion.

the nurse was way out of place suggesting blood group discovery to determine daddy for baby carter to mick, none of her business

Agreed, and if she had to suggest it why only tell half the story?

[flappinfanny]

richard blackwood cant act all very panto acting which could be said is expected in soaps

the nurse was way out of place suggesting blood group discovery to determine daddy for baby carter to mick, none of her business

dot has to get off

When you put Blackwood up against the likes of Womack and McFadden, he just doesn't cut the mustard.