Jackson left me speechless. I only found this show because I did a search for gay content here on UTube. When I started watching in was in a rehab trying to get my legs to work again after my first Multiple Sclerosis relapse. I can walk again. Oh I lost the use of my legs way back in 1985 after I shattered a vertebra in a car accident. That was just nerve damage. So I guess I can say I've had some experiance to know what Jackson was going through. I didn't have anyone except my husband. What an amazing talent both in acting and in writing. I hope to god that they won some sort of award for this. If I were hiring for either talent they would be at the very top of my list. Thank you!
Those final scenes were devastating to watch. You could see Aaron's heart breaking as he watched the video and learnt that Jackson wanted to die. Marc's performance in the video diary was incredible - the way he portrayed Jackson's despondent state of mind; all the life seemed drained from him and he just wanted a way out. And Danny's portrayal of Aaron in that soul-crushing moment was beyond words - to find out that the man he loves has given up hope and wants to die. It's was heartbreaking to watch it all unfold.
Amazing! There are so many reasons why Aaron Livesy´s storylines are the best thing I´ve ever seen on tv... so glad he continues to give us amazing stuff. So brave, such good writing, the acting...
Aaron was very moving in this episode, he really loves & worships him & desperately wants to know Jackson intimately(that doesn't mean sexually) & share his life, & that video was probably good for Aaron to see, so he could at least not feel he has to beg someone to care, or feel more fear of abandonment, especially because he was unworthy of being loved. This should let him know it wouldn't be for those reasons, but because someone else was in their own pain & not wanting to burden him. Jackson has to realize that Aaron needs him, & has so much joy, just being with him, or it will end badly. Aaron glowed around him that night at Aaron's & just got rejection back, still stuck around though, but this can help him understand the real reasons why, that it wasn't because of any lack of value in Aaron. So much pain, just want people to be happy, though then, there would be no more show. And, a lot of this is true to life, all our struggles & who we get to become, if we accept & challenge them & determine to be victorious over our circumstances & see the beauty in what we do have, all of us.
"Yeah course i will" That line singally killed me as u can see how much love aaron has for jackson and aaron can see what a bad place jackson is in right now xx
This show and these two guys are absolutely wonderful. The writing is superb. I have cried so much watching them. From Aaron's testimony in court to today's gut-wrenching performance, I love it all.
Aaron: "of course I will" The simplest phrase but delivered with such emotion by Danny. As for Marc's performance as Jackson, give that guy an Oscar! One of the most heartbreaking scenes I've ever watched.
OMG Jackson and Aaron broke my heart so heartbreaking seeing this. I cried so much for them.What Jackson is feeling and going through.Aaron tears his worried and shocked by this.Danny Miller and Marc Silcock are amazing actors.
Aaron saying "Yeah, of course I will". It was so moving. Danny and Marc make Aaron and Jackson so believable. Sometimes I forget I'm watching fiction, or a soap for that matter. Why aren't these guys and the soap winning top honours when they are clearly ahead of their class? And, Marc definitely deserves more recognition.
Oh shit... I've watched many emotional scenes on this river of sadness but I never cried. Until today. Damm you Marc for being so brilliant!!! And Danny too of course.
I'm tired of the way Aaron's being treated, I don't care what the reasons are. Aaron is a saint & treated like shit by so many. Jackson came out of no where & now the whole show suddenly became all about him, someone who we didn't really get to develop a relationship yet. I understand all stuff he's going through but he's being totally unfair to Aaron. Aaron is pure & completely selfless, & never gets to just have someone simply give him the love that he craves & still turned out to be so incredible a being. This episode, w/ Jackson's video journal vindicates Jackson, though, so I now give up my anger & frustration I was beginning to feel, almost like they were overdoing, the constant bickering & mistreatment of pure Aaron. It was really beginning to get on my nerves & I thought, poor writing, but now, I'm not sure. I began typing this at beginning of vid., & boy, how quickly things can change in my heart & my opinions. I'm a bit of a softy. ha
I love when Jackson said, "A big brother's supposed to teach you to play ball...etc." And what does he get? "A HEAD ON A STICK." I died laughing. Some great actors on this show. But where's my Adam ;-(
Yes, it has been confirmed that Danny Miller will reprise his role as Aaron on Emmerdale later this year, just waiting patiently now for his long return
Yes I too am amazed by his abiiity to cry at the drop of a hat. Of course there are a couple of scenes where you see him not blink so that starts it ... but this is a very profitable skill as an actor.
Rewatching this storyline, omg it's so dark and depressing. But it's what a storyline should do, move you and make you feel what the actors are portraying
Interesting phrase when Jackson starts recording his first video diary entry and he says, "I'm Jackson and I was involved in a spot of bother". That is a very sterile way to say he was hit and paralyzed by a massive train.
I am both impressed and delighted (the romantic in me was squealing!) with Aaron @ 8:32. First, the acting was very true to the scene...and secondly, that is a very sweet show of how deep his love is for Jackson. Miller's crying ability is something to be commended as well...
@eggnoodlesnketchup I was thinking the same thing. I have never seen an actor or actress cry as well as he does. He makes me want to cry just watching.
I'm going to cry... I can't take the pain, it's way too much for me. I'm glad that Emmerdale is showing this storyline to make people understand, but it's just too real. Aaron loves you Jackson, he'll do anything for you! I wish that Aaron could just jump on Jackson and kiss him and tell him it's alright.
Fucking AMAZING as usual!!! (sorry for the words) I say it again and again, these are the best 2 actors involved in a gay storyline on any soap by far. I specially loved the bit when Aaron says 'of course I will'. So heartwrenching. Remember not that long ago when we were still wondering if Aaron really loves Jackson?...
@themzdivasandy this is what makes me proud to be british the amount of talent they have in portraying this and making it realistic and something people can connect to xx
@sanyrub Yes, it is!!! And when Aaron said "yeah, of course I will" was just, just... But I have to say that for me "the magic" was from Jackson, when the camera was showing his face and he was speaking it just killed me. Man, I love those boys...
sum people cry on tv and u just think "wooden"!!! danny however, can cry and draw u in big style and marc's performance into the camera was heartbreaking x
I'm so damn scared, I've hit the pause button right before he starts watching the vid on the computer..It's almost 6 am and I'm already crying the last hour watching this storyline!!! I think they are gonna kill me!
@themzdivasandy so sorry to hear that xx i hope u r proud by the performances that they are giving a believe it is not only a disgrace that they arent winning awards but also disrespectful for the things that they are doing xx
@didge4dec I was born in America, but my Grandfather immigrated from Wales as a child in 1912 and my mothers side is where the Irish comes in. My nanny as a child was a war bride from London and I happened to fall in love with a beautiful woman from Felixstowe who now lives in America. Always felt British in my heart so I can't tell you how much I love Emmerdale and Hollyoaks since it's the closest I can get right now. My girl and I broke up, sadly.
@didge4dec This is amazingly realistic. Although my daughter did have use of her arms and most of her upper body, the tumor that caused her paralysis was growing and causing her to lose all her mobility. She often said that if she couldn't move anything she didn't want to live. She died before that, though. So Marc's portrayal is incredibly realistic.
Jackson knows Aaron loves him and he can't bear to see him not be kissed and held. He's trying to let him go so he can live. He loves them all and feels a burden. That they can't go to work and dance and go out and touch one another. He just wants to be like it was before and it breaks Aaron's heart because he's trying hard to make him happy. It's no one's fault
Also, the way Jackson was being about his little brother was ridiculous. Some really stupid writing, I think, & I'm really not a professional critic, though I'm being a bit critical right now.
So sad ... I couldn't stand it. It's nice to see a tough guy like Aaron break down when he sees the only guy he's ever loved torn to pieces. Must be tough for all of them! I can't even begin to imagine. Thought the acting was superb on all parts!! The only thing I didn't like was the apparent idea that Jackson's dad could have forgotten that Jackson couldn't hold his brother and even went to hand him to him. Really ... who forgets their son is a tetrapalegic!?!
:( It sucks that the writers will continue to make both guys miserable as their storyline winds down. Obviously Jackson isn't gonna get much happier, and he will continue to be depressed and push Aaron away. I just hope we get a good week of them just blissful and happy (with a few passionate kisses) before the writers completely ruin this storyline and break my heart.
@eggnoodlesnketchup same that just shows how much he really loves him that he is wlling to stay with him and wants him to live a good life xxx just outstanding acting again tonight as always xx
Sure. If Aaron could have opened up to Jackson, chances are Jackson wouldn't have had the accident. Harsh words for two amazing characters, but that's how I see it.
@AlanRM1000 Aaron's loyalty's been confirmed ever since he's wanted be with Jackson and only Jackson. But I don't think Jackson wants Aaron to stay by his side. It's too good to be true, he thinks he's a burden. Aaron needs to forcefully tell Jackson that he's there for him no matter what. Aaron's never outright said it, regardless physical affection is needed, Aaron needs to let Jackson know that he's okay with taking care of him. He's got a whole life ahead of him.
Nearly cried. Great acting, worst writing ever. Sad the gay couple always has to go through hell and back. Crippling Jackson made it so that they could never be intimate and pretty much was the end to their storyline. It had so much promise too :(
@CruzToxic Hmmmmmm...! How can you compare? I seem to remember that Zoe, Emmerdale's lesbian vet, had a good few affairs. Aaron's had one relationship so far, and he is doing a superhuman job to stay in it. (Personally, I've known plenty of gay men who live in happy, enduring, long-term relationships. Plus lesbians who've had several partners and experienced break-up, betrayal, even abuse. As well as countless other variations, male and female. There's no pattern, no basis for generalisation.)
@AlanRM1000 , Your first paragraph is implying that less positive is less straight. I don't know the others, but if you can't accept Graham Norton as a positive image of a gay person on TV, I don't think you understand what homophobia means. It is possible to ask for depictions of more rugged gay men without putting down more noticeable gay men.
He shouldn't have doen it, it was private and its a big deal breaker.... But to be honest, i would have doen the same. I would say, poor Jackson... But i can't, because every time i watch this storyline i get to like Jackson even less... So, poor Aaron...
Yeah... Its a soap though.... Jackson isn't a real person, so I don't feel to bad about my lack of empathy... And by the way, yes! Aaron has a whole life! But he is 18! No one should carry a burden like that at 18! Dealing with suicide and suicidel thoughts of an other person you care about or even love, at this age (and at any other age) affects you for life! I know what I am talking about! So yeah! Poor Aaron!
@AlanRM1000 Lol as a whole the writing on this storyline has gone down the drain though. It started off so promising, but months went by with little physical interaction with the boys and I totally lost respect for the writers. If you are going to portray a gay couple on a television show, you should have the decency to do it right. I'm not asking for passionate sex scenes or intense makeout sessions. I just want Aaron to grab Jackson by the face and tell him how much he means to him one time
