We would never condone violence here at ED! Never, never, never. But, there’s also a limit to what a person can take and EastEnders’ Michelle Fowler has been swiftly approaching that limit as Tom Bailey has paid no attention to her pleads to leave her alone.
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‘Chelle’s had creepy presents sent to her through the post, incessant calls to her mobile and landline and Tom has just failed to understand that she isn’t interested in him.
He even got physical with a nice man Michelle went on a date with, slamming him up against the wall and lying that he was her husband. He warned him off ever contacting her again.
While Michelle isn’t aware of the lengths Tom’s been going to, she’s definitely been unnerved by the gifts – particularly a scarf that belonged to his dead wife.
She’s stressed out next week as sister-in-law, Stacey, is rushed into hospital for an emergency C-section after becoming seriously ill.
As Stacey shuts Martin out, Michelle is left to pick up the pieces and support him as his new daughter remains in a critical condition in the special care baby unit.
When she gets a string of texts from Tom asking her why she’s at the hospital, she realises the weirdo has been tracking her movements, and is seriously freaked out.
She’s even more shaken later when she spots him following her on the Tube.
Fed up with him and feeling the pressure of Martin and Stacey’s situation, Michelle snaps and pushes Tom up against the wall, warning him to leave her alone or else.
Tom’s obsessive behaviour has unnerved Sharon Mitchell too, and she calls the police to report what’s been going on.
Will Tom be put off by ‘Chelle’s violent streak, or will he stoop to even lower depths to try to win her back?
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What he really needs is a ‘talking to’ from Phil.
That would sort it.