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Mick Linda Whitney three-hander

Plot

After Mick tells Linda that he kissed the person he is in love with, Linda works out that it is Whitney, and Mick says he called Linda back before it went any further as he missed Linda. Linda accuses Mick of not caring about her, and when Linda smashes something, Whitney hears and asks what is going on, but Mick tells her it is under control, leaving Whitney wondering what it is about. Mick suggests sleeping and talking again in the morning; they sleep separately. In the morning, Linda asks Mick how the kiss happened and kisses Mick asking if Whitney's kiss was the same. Linda then wakes Whitney up and tells her to leave. Mick tells Linda not to blame Whitney, and says that Linda chose not to come home in the last eight months, even with Nancy was in intensive care but chose to sell the freehold of the pub without telling him. Mick concludes that their relationship has not been right for a few months. Linda then attacks Whitney, accusing her of causing Lee's debts. Linda packs Whitney's things and Whitney leaves. Linda remembers that Mick said he was in love with Whitney, but Mick insists that he only wants Linda and suggests moving away, but Linda says she will always wonder if he really wants Whitney. Linda asks for more details about the kiss and Mick lies that it was in the bedroom. Linda tells Mick it is too late to work things out. Mick goes to the bar and smashes some glasses, then goes outside where Whitney tells him he should not have told Linda and he has now lost everything.

Reception

• 2017 Inside Soap Awards