Posted 09 February 2010 - 02:10 AM
I went to bed and couldn't relax as I had so many things going round in my head even though I knew in my heart and head that she'd be back and we'd know before the end of the week.
Anyway I'm pretty sure they will come back as a family. Either with a baby due, or recently born. I can see them maybe suddenly dropping it into scripts, especially with Charlie getting a storyline about his knee.
It's strange though, Kat was my favourite character when I started watching and along with Chrissie she kept me watching during the dark era. But I've never really considered a Kat return. I always said I'd love it but I never really expected it to happen or really put much thought into unlike the likes of Chrissie, Sharon, Diane, Honey etc. A bit like Carol really, I always thought it'd be great to have her back but never expected it so never really thought about it.
One of my favourite EE moments is a Kat moment, it was in her last episode actually. She's in the Vic after Alfie left and after lashing out in the pub she goes to the vic loos and as she stares at herself in the mirror in disgust, she wipes off her make up and sheds a few tears. No words, just silence I'm sure. It was fantastic. Jessie nailed it and it totally defined her character for me.
I'm intriuged as to what this does for Charlie's character. Charlie has been pretty much a redundant character from day dot really as he hasn't done much outside his family except the odd storyline here and there. At least Mo interacts with the community though never had a storyline. Kat and Charlie always had an interesting relaitonship. It was more complicated than his relationship with Mo and Lynne, he had a strong relationship with Lynne, but Mo he always felt he let down while with Kat he obviously felt he had let her down but I think their was complete guilt there especailly as he and Viv had brought up Zoe. It's very exciting time for the Slaters. And I'm glad they didn't just go for Little Mo and Lynne because their characters really wouldn't have made much difference and brought much life to Charlie and Big Mo while Kat always bounced off Mo, Charlie and Stacey well. Lynne and Stacey never met while Mo and Stacey didn't have much of a relationship. This will be good for Stacey too and she will be able to take a break but still be involved as such.
I'd actually put money on at least three more names announced to be returning before the end of this year: Letita Dean, Natalie Cassidy and Kacey Ainsworth. (The latter I don't want back tbh, especially with Alfie back). I'd also love to see Honey, Chrissie and Shabnam added to the list and I'd be happy.
This news has really peaked up a pretty crap day for me.

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