Michael/Irene storyline

[beau_t]

Ever since 1993 Irene and Michael have been spending a lot of time together, and Michael has been extremely supportive and comforting to Irene. Even since Pippa got back, they are still spending a lot of time together (Pippa staying at home while Michael and Irene go to Bobby's party for example).

Now I'm not saying that there's any intentional subtext going on or that there should be on Michael's part, but I think it would have been an interesting story for Irene to develop feelings for Michael during this period. Not necessarily act on them, but just have them, and gradually come to accept that she needs to get over it. I suspect Michael is the first guy who has treated Irene nicely for a long time, and she is very vulnerable at the moment. It just seems to me to be an obvious part of the story that hasn't happened.

Another possible idea would be for Pippa to have been jealous of Irene and Michael's close friendship and their successful running of the house/family/caravan park while she's been away.

[j.laur5]

You know I've been thinking that Irene and Michael make a better couple then Michael and Pippa!

[Red Ranger 1]

I think that's an interesting idea.An actual affair would have been a bad idea but the reactions and feelings you suggest do seem logical, given that they almost seem to have taken on a parental role.

[CaptainHulk]

They could have at least had jokes where the likes of Adam, Nick or Luke stirred Michael about it...

[Gazza]

That would have been a great idea, agree the affair would of been a bad idea but do think they would of been good together.