Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[maidmarian]

fallen hard under tracy spell

or has a plan for a revenge that suits him
better.
But to be fair Mr Blackburn has said all
along -no legal punushment for Tracy !!

[maidmarian]

That is what I don´t get .. she cheated on him, they were apart for years, both had new relationships .. blah blah I don´ get t the sudden fascination Robert would. have for Tracy after all these years .. I know some people never stop loving an ex but Tracy and Rob have no chemistry ....

Its a rare occurence thankfully -but some
people wait a long time to "pay back".
They just cant forget whats happened .and
does happen to thousands of other people every year.

Its very sad when that happens in real life
!!- basically wasted a lot of their life .
In soaps it might be entertaining - but
the grounds for it happening here seem
very specious - but people can harbour
strange thoughts /plans whilst appearing
to get on.with their lives inc remarriage.!!

[tammyy2j]

If Corrie is rooted in any sort of reality at all, I would say it has to be Robert or Carla as Tracy told them directly. I can't imagine in the real world that the police would barge into the pub (how did they know Tracy was there?) and arrest Tracy on hearsay evidence from Nick or Michelle. But then this, as we know, is not the real world.....

Was Tracy arrested on Nick calling the police and charged with arson and murder already?

I like the idea of Robert out for revenge on Tracy

[parkerman]

Was Tracy arrested on Nick calling the police and charged with arson and murder already?

She was arrested but hasn't been charged yet. Howver, even just arresting her because Nick phoned the police and told them she'd confessed to someone else is ridiculous. The police would have wanted to question the person she reportedly confessed to first and, even after that, surely they would take Tracy in for questioning but not arrest her.

[tammyy2j]

Even now she knows she didn't start the fire, Carla still turns to her wine

Kirk and his worry for the pizza was funny

[Dazzle]

I too like maidmarian's theory that Robert's out for revenge on Tracy, but what motivation could he have for convincing Ken of her innocence? Surely he'd do everything in his power to see Tracy charged and convicted?

Howver, even just arresting her because Nick phoned the police and told them she'd confessed to someone else is ridiculous. The police would have wanted to question the person she reportedly confessed to first and, even after that, surely they would take Tracy in for questioning but not arrest her.

It's typical Corrie though. Remember, it was only a couple of months ago that Tracy was arrested for receiving stolen goods after a tip-off from Liz. The police arrived shortly afterwards and didn't even have the sense to examine the goods before arresting Tracy and carting her off to the station. Ridiculous!!!

Even now she knows she didn't start the fire, Carla still turns to her wine

As far as I'm aware, it's realistic that people are still addicted to their drug of choice even when the original stressor is removed. Addictions don't just disappear like magic unfortunately, which is why I hope Carla's gambling habit doesn't conveniently fizzle out now.

[swmc66]

I just finished watching 4 missed episodes. Very disapointed with the writers. Wish i had'nt bothered

[maidmarian]

this was meant to be a reply to Dazzles#7536
1st point- but quote got lost!


no doubt Robert wants Tracy punished -but
not because of Carla - for whatever he has
converted her actions years ago in regard to
himself to be.It could be quite another sort of
punishment- I cant think what at the moment
as I dont think.that way personally-and its not
legal( per SB) !!

i

Regarding his behaviour to Ken - in a way that
fits in with the theory! Ken will think Robert is
fully supportive of Tracy so if/when something
happens Robert is exonarated or not even
suspected!

Its like marital abusers
who abuse their victim physically & mentally
in private -but are charming and considerate
to them in public- therefore defusing the victims
complaints before made or if its mental cruelty
before the person realises whats happening to them fully.

The abuser also charming to friends / family
and people think victim has "wonderful partner"

We dont know much about Robert& Tracys
short marriage- only she had affair but wouldn't
go back when he wanted her to( he appears
morally right on both counts)

These scenarios are rare* but play a long game
and not sure Soaps would give the time.!!
So probably wont down that route?

* but do.happen!!

[maidmarian]

dupl

[sarah c]

or has a plan for a revenge that suits him
better.
But to be fair Mr Blackburn has said all
along -no legal punushment for Tracy !!

I think Robert wanted Tracey to do the right thing and confess to stop Carla blaming herself, but he didnt want her arrested and charged with murder?

after all carla wasnt arrested ever? so how come Tracey is, if it is still an accident?