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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Spells &amp; Karma" data-source="post: 417868" data-attributes="member: 23">I've really enjoyed Jonathan's curt and dismissive side. He comes across as  someone who deals very much in facts, pleasant or otherwise. Pragmatism isn't always well-received so there's potential for conflict in his interactions. Of course, this becomes much more amped up when Laura is hospitalised, but I appreciated that it could be seen from his arrival.Your reminder  that he was hurt over Laura's lack of romance when it came to wedding decisions and choosing the rings is a reminder that this was balanced out. I can remember the scene, and I watched it without it really registering how that fitted with his background, but yes - you're absolutely right. Yes. Despite my comments, I never found Laura unpleasant to watch and I think my view, like yours, is tempered by the knowledge that it's only for a brief window of time. Memorable as the exit story might have been, I'd have taken Laura - even Jane Cunliffe's Laura - over what we would get soon afterwards. I can't say I'm relishing spending time at Number Nine from 1988 onwards. I suppose all soaps have this kind of obstacle to deal with fairly regularly, but I can't help wondering if Brookie had more sudden departures (or actors leaving before the end of their planned arcs) than most.</blockquote>

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