#Robron ride of die club

[halethesourestwolf]

Some ramblings about tonight’s episode(s).

It’s understandable that a lot of people are unhappy with tonight’s episode(s), but, honestly, it was better than I thought possible. It may be that I’m lost to denial land and can’t get out, or it might be because the story I’m working on reflects all of the positive aspects of the episode(s), which I’ll keep that way, but I don’t know. I’m not overjoyed with the negative elements, but the positives are enough for me.

I mean, it started out with Aaron and Robert waking up, and their reactions to the release; Aaron’s elation, and Robert’s excitement, which was tainted with guilt and fear (he wears it so beautifully). Let’s talk about how adorable it is for Robert to have set an alarm with a reminder that he gets his husband back, how nervous he was, and how anxious he was to look half decent for their reunion. Or the fact that he got out of the car, crossed to the middle of the road, and just held the shit out of Aaron for all the world to see. How far he’s come in accepting himself for what and who he is makes me so, so proud of him, and accepting them and their relationship; it’s a beautiful thing. Plus, the second Aaron reached out for his hand in a pub full of people, Robert didn’t hesitate.

Robert telling Rebecca to keep quiet, sure, it looks bad, but I genuinely believe it’s because he needs Aaron to have at least one day to ease back into his life before he gets his heart broken rather than him desperately trying to hide what he’s done. He chased after Aaron, thinking he knew, and he was prepared to face up to it, taking whatever he deserves, because he’s going to fight for them with all it takes. And the punch! I love Robert, I really do, but he looks so good getting the shit knocked out of him.

Aaron, finally breaking down and telling someone about what he’s been dealing with in prison, this is such a huge deal for him, and he did it. I mean, he could have kept quiet, it’s over now, so what would anyone do about it, anyway? But he didn’t, he told Robert everything, let it all out. And, Robert, he listened to it all, reacted perfectly, and tried to offer the support Aaron needs. Both of them admitting and accepting that there are problems there between them that they need help with, and Robert promising to do whatever it takes to make sure Aaron gets that; it’s been a long time coming, and, finally, it’s there. It’s such a huge thing, and I really, really hope that Emmerdale don’t gloss over it, that we get to see them getting counselling/talking about things that matter, because otherwise what would the prison hell have been pushing towards if not this? Both of them have been forced to face the issues they have, their reactions to situations beyond their control, the inability to communicate properly when it matters the most, and they’ve had to face their demons (Aaron more than Robert at this stage, but I’m sure his time will come soon enough). They’ve both learnt a lot about themselves through all of this, realised how low they can truly sink, and now here’s to hoping they learn to understand each other better as well as sorting themselves out.

Victoria suddenly befriending Rebecca is as odd as Adam suddenly hanging out with Ross (because both pairs hated each other, and with nothing between that and this to show them getting over their issues, it’s just...odd. Or, well, obviously, it’s all one big plot device to shove all of them together in a weird pregnancy gang. I’ve decided to let them get on with it, because I’ve got more important things to worry about, like, well, Aaron and Robert (and Liv!). Whatever comes of all this, those two are my focus, everyone else around them are just things getting in the way, so I’m concentrating on them and mentally willing them to figure it all out, together, as a couple, because sod everyone else.

Rebecca. I want to like her, I’ve tried to hate her and failed, because she started out with so much potential to be a really interesting character - she was set apart from the rest of her horrid family, but now I have no idea what she’s become. But if she is pregnant with Robert’s baby, I’ll do something improbable that I’ve yet to think of, because, really? She’s been sleeping with Ross, apparently a lot, for months, but one night with Robert, mere weeks ago, and her first assumption is that it’s his (that look meant that, right? I was focusing on the beautiful people in the room at the time, oops). What are the odds? And that’s if she’s even really pregnant at all. No reflection on this entire mess of a storyline, but I really don’t see her as a mother; she was described as a flighty young thing at heart who did what she wanted, when she wanted, and just up and left and moved wherever, whenever, so a life-long commitment like that doesn’t fit, and there’s been no real character development to show us she’s moved on from that or how and why beyond her obsession with winning Robert. Not that she’s shown us much of this exciting side that was built-up and forgotten about two minutes later, either, like, but still. I honestly don’t know what to think or how to feel about her, this sudden attitude of being a victim somehow amongst all of it, and her desperate attempts to make Robert jealous, as if he’s ever going to pick her (or anyone else, for that matter) over Aaron, sorry, love, but nice try.

I think I’ve reached the point where I don’t care about her character one way or the other (it’s a bit late to actually make her into an established character), because the cheating (if it actually happened, I’m still not convinced, but I’m no doubt going to be proved wrong - I mean, that look could have been her cooking up a plan to get back at him for all we know, especially after hearing Robert and Aaron being perfect), well, it’s done, now, it’s over, and Robert’s never going back there again, so that’s all out of the way, and the fallout will bring us some spectacular scenes from Danny and Ryan, so I can live with that, to be honest. We can put the Rebecca thing to bed and get on with our lives, even if there are some bumps along the way.

Faith. I want to like her, but I also can’t forget what she did to Chas and Cain. She’s trying, though, I’ll give her that, and she seemed genuinely hurt when Debbie decides to put her in her place, but I don’t know. She does crack me up, though, she’s getting the best funny lines, and I’m mostly Aaron, laughing and pretending not to be.

Gabby, though, oh god. I feel for her so much, but I think she’ll be all right with Laurel there; they’ll help each other through it. Sometimes I wish Laurel really was her mum, I think she would have been so much better off, because most of the time, as far as parenting goes, Bernice is useless. The moment she had with Ashley, though, and, I mean, I’ve never liked Ashley, over the years there’s been so many things I’ve hated about him, but I wouldn’t wish dementia on anyone. I’m so glad she finally managed to talk to him, even if he’s not really there anymore, it’s what she needed. And Marlon, god, why does it hurt me when he cries? Stop it.

Let’s not even start on Rhona and Pierce, because watching someone be manipulated and abused like that, it triggers me a little, not enough not to watch, but I struggle to cope with it. I know what it’s like to have someone whispering in your ear, and to believe them, to let them cause pain and suffering, and to see them getting off on it, but being powerless against it. I really hope that whole thing isn’t on screen too much or too often.

But did I mention Aaron and Robert? I love them, and I’ve missed them, and as far as they were concerned, this episode was better than I’d hoped overall. Hugs, hand holding, adorable little moments of them being dorks, emotions being talked about, experiences being shared, supporting each other, and, well, they’re no longer separated, I think that was the whole point of this post. Aaron is home, Robert has his husband back, and now we can at least bask in that for a week before it all goes to hell again.

Things I do feel disappointed by, but that I’m not surprised at, the same with the whole pregnancy thing - we knew it was coming, and it was obvious how it would go, and I’m a bit of the same with these as well. Aaron supported Adam all throughout his prison ordeal, but not once did Adam go and visit Aaron, and then he comes home and he’s so busy being a dick in the background with Ross he couldn’t be arsed to even hug his best mate and welcome him home. Why don’t people talk about how Aaron makes Adam a better person, but unlike Robert who actually remains someone who keeps trying to be better when he’s in a scene without him, Adam reverts right back to being a dick (or stupidly adorable whilst still mostly being a dick). Again, Cain supported Adam when he went to prison, but it was as if he couldn’t care less about Aaron going, and although I am pleased we got a scene with Cain and Aaron, I think he could have seem more pleased to have him home, and what about Cain knowing Jason’s dad, what was the point in mentioning it at all if there’s not even a conversation about it? And where the hell was Paddy? Chas and Liv are gone, which is understandable, but where is everyone else? Faith cared more about welcoming Aaron home than anyone else outside of Robert, and I think half of that was because she wanted an excuse for a party with someone else paying the bill. I just find it odd that no one seemed to care he was home all that much, especially since we didn’t see or hear of anyone else visiting.

Overall, though, as far as our lads go, I’m happy with what we got of them. Fuck everyone else, because no one ever cares about Robert, and Aaron is always overlooked, so, whatever, I’m beyond caring about anyone else, even the few characters I usually love have been so awful lately.

[wellyfullofale]

Just checking, I'm not the only one still 100% in love with Robron, right? Flaws and all?

[aviewfromtheclouds25]

No matter what, Danny and Ryan will always be incomparable - in their abilities as actors, their chemistry, and their partnership. No matter what, Aaron and Robert will always be soulmates; each other's anchor and purpose. No matter what, Robron is here to stay.

No matter what, I will always be here for Robron.

Because my love for them is as unconditional as their love for each other.

[kayceecruz]

My future wife @twatcitytrick has just given me life with her robron ride or die club reblog, ok? Because holy crap there are way more of us then I anticipated there would still be! Woohoo.

And also I appreciate those of you who aren’t with us but are lovely enough to cheer us on and be sweethearts about it. Thank you.

No but really y'all let’s try to follow each other because we are going to need this kind of positivity. And it’s nice to know that you aren’t alone.

[lifeisjustonebigadventure]

Robron Ride or Die 💙👬

[scrapyardboyfriends]

Jenny’s Belated Live Blogging - 22 February 2018 

 - okay so there’s still no way I can speak coherently about this episode. This will still be a mess. But in general, I love Maxine. As I’ve been reminded by scrolling through tumblr all day yesterday and today, she’s so great at everything. From romance, to those deep meaningful conversations that need to be had, to the humor, to the heart and warmth she instills in every episode. She’s amazing 

- Let’s get Ross out of the way first. I mean normally, I’m at least sympathetic to his plight but in this episode, I used his scenes to shove some food in my mouth since I was watching during my lunch break. But they were good. I just couldn’t care. Haha

- The Tracy parts of the Tracy stuff were great. Amy continues to do amazing with the material and I’m glad she’s getting to show her range more. I was happy to see Tracy get to be the one to take Phil down and not have David come in to save her. Thank god Frank is at least a decent human and gave her a hug after she told him what happened. Yep, still side eyeing you for that one David. It’d be a lot easier to believe his explanation if he hadn’t you know...cheated on her with Leyla and continued to lie about it and play on her insecurities to do so. But whatevs...on to more important things!

- Oh right...also...couldn’t care less about the micro brewery stuff but at least that provided Charity with an escape plan.

- I loved everything about the girls night out + Robert. It was so nice to just see everyone out having fun and see characters interact that don’t normally get a chance to. It was a welcome change of pace. And I like Robert having friends even if it was just for this episode.

- Robert and Vanessa was amazing. I really want them to at least stay friendly here and there. It was great seeing her encouraging him after he had been supportive of her earlier. This is the kind of character relationship stuff I like to see. More please.

- The Vanity content was amazing. It had just the right amount of weight in the episode, where all the heavy emotional stuff was with robron but they got to have a fun little reunion of their own and take their next step. I’m so glad that they seem to really want to go somewhere with them as a couple. I was so worried at the beginning that they would just let it be a one off.

- I loved seeing Charity go to the club and slide in there alongside Aaron. I love Aaron and Charity together even if he was way too preoccupied staring at Robert to bother. It was just fun. And Vanessa being all ‘she cares if I live or die as Aaron just couldn’t care was perfect. But the banter between Vanity was great and I’m glad to see them decide to be girlfriends.

- And then you know...there was a robron reunion. Haha. Where do I even begin?

- Big fan of Robert having to be dragged out by the girls because he was having second thoughts as well as his moping during the ‘i never’ game. These two are hopeless. But bravo to Maxine for sticking in a reference to portacabin sex.

- The Vic and Aaron conversation in the back room was perfect. It reminded me so much of their dynamic back in 2011 when Aaron moved into the pub. It was so nice to see them like that again. Just snarky and playful but with an underside of warmth and care that their relationship has grown into now they’re family.

- I loved Bernice and Vic dragging Robert out on the dance floor. He was so intent on just moping the whole time but they weren’t having it and that was lovely.

- Robert is a failure at flirting when it’s not Aaron. Great.

- Aaron’s look of surprise when Alex showed up was priceless. He just genuinely had no idea what to say to that sudden change of events. ‘Oh sorry I was just here stalking my husband to stop him moving on...’. Also just the fact that Aaron was just blatantly standing there watching him, pint in hand, not caring what that looked like. I love it.

- I loved all the girls being so protective of Robert when they saw Aaron there with Alex. It was nice that they weren’t just used to get Rob there but actually were genuinely invested in the situation.

- The Alex break up cracked me up because he did it so quick. He was just watching Robert dance badly with a little smile on his face and then it was like ‘oh...right...you. Yeah I can’t do this. I miss my husband.’ And that he was fully about to do it in front of the nameless friend was even better.

- I kind of love that he didn’t just go right over to Robert after that. I liked that there was that space and time to let things play out. I fully expected there to be a big moment in the club but I’m kind of glad there wasn’t. I adored that little scene outside before Robert went off with Mike when they joked about the bisexual contract and the crimes against dancing. It was so very them.

- So very sad we didn’t get to see that cab ride home with Aaron and the girls but I’m glad to know it happened.

- I’m so happy that Maxine put a Paddy and Aaron scene in there because it was perfect. The humor with Paddy’s back lightened the tone of Aaron’s heartbreak but I loved that he was so open about his intentions with Paddy. It was a simple little scene but it was lovely to see him not bottling it up or going off by himself right away.

- Aaron breaking into the garage. Haha. They really do hate doors. The fact that they both went to the garage is so sentimental and so grossly them. I love it. That whole scene was amazing. Robert’s realization that Aaron had ended things with Alex. Ryan and his face are perfect. And Aaron being like ‘trust me, I’m not broken up about alex’ was great.

- The hand holding!!! They finally learned how to do it properly and I was so pleased. And Aaron looked so happy to be holding his hand again which just makes me emotional considering his character growth.

- The deep conversations were had. I’m glad they talked about everything, that they didn’t just gloss over and ignore the hard stuff. I was happy to finally hear some thoughts about Seb from Aaron. Was it enough? Was there a good enough build up to that point. Probably not but it was something and I appreciate Maxine’s words for Aaron. I think they ring true to him and his character and I think it works going forward even if how they got there is still an issue. As long as Aaron is happy, I’ll be happy, even if I’m still critical of the writing for the storyline as a whole. And I was glad she put in that line about Robert not forcing him on Aaron. That was important as well as Aaron saying ‘he wouldn’t have to’

- I’m so happy Aaron brought up their communication issues as their main problem because it’s so true. They were always afraid to be honest with each other because they feared that truth would cause them to lose each other. And that led to so much pain. That has to change going forward and it seems like now it might. They’re in such better places now.

- I knew Robert was going to try and pull away though and protect Aaron and himself. I’m glad he got that speech out though about how hard it was for him to lose Aaron and how he can’t go through it again. I mean, he’s insane but we all love that about him. Like I said, Emma Barton is rolling over in her grave.

- Aaron’s speech!!! God it was like every ask we’ve ever answered about why Aaron loves Robert and it was beautiful. It was also very Aaron with the insults at the beginning. Gotta get in those digs about his music tastes!! And I loved him saying that he sees the good things Robert does, the good in him even if other people don’t. It’s always been what’s drawn Aaron to him and I’m glad Robert got to hear that because he always doubts that about himself. And the ending with the come Home was beautiful. And Aaron’s little ‘well okay you can talk now’. Perfection.

- I died at Robert’s first response being ‘I’m actually a really good dancer’. So good!! And Maxine getting in on the Adele discourse with the ‘we definitely don’t have a song’ exchange.

- And the Mr Sugden/Mr Dingle call back!!! I wanted it after prison but it was tainted then so I’m glad we got it now. And it made my reunion tag super relevant.

- Aaron’s little ‘shut up’ and the smiles and the kisses and the hugging. Clinging on to each other so damn tight. It was perfect.

- And holding hands and walking off home...while leaving the door to keeper’s open because their love is more important than Vic’s safety. Just brilliant. Hahaha.

- Safe to say, this episode was perfection and I’ll never be over it!!!!

[smittenwithsugden]

When I found out Iain was joining ED I wasn't pleased because I watched Holyoaks since it first started,during his time there he ruined my fav couple & I stopped watching. But with ED when the boys moved in together,hearing about SSW I thought maybe I was wrong then R showed up and after November happened I was concerned and after the ons I knew he was going to do a Ste/Sinead/John-Paul story as he had to scrap it due to firing the actress and here we are.

I never watched Hollyoaks (except the McDean storyline way back when) so I can’t really say anything about that.

I just know I love Robron and I will be here watching no matter who the producer is or what they decide to do with them. As long as both of them are on the show I (probably) won’t be able to stop. 

Robron ride or die club.

Plus to me, Robron is not ruined. they fucked up big time, but it is not ruined for me, because if it were, I probably WOULD stop watching.

[findingcasualmagic]

robron blog love!

@noonelesecomesclose17

My fellow ride or die club member - I’m so glad you decided to stick with the boys and remain positive because it’s honestly kept me going a number of times, so thank you! I love reading your opinions on the current storyline because you seem to have such a good balanced understanding of the boys and that just makes me so happy to see! You just are such a lovely person and I would love to have the opportunity to get to know you better! I hope you’re having a lovely day because you deserve all the love and happiness! 💜

send me a URL for some love.

[andyoumattertome]

mygodthefeels, robertssofttouchxaaronssoftlad, bubblebuttsugden

@mygodthefeels

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What I think about their blog: cat is really mean bc she makes amazing and painful gifsets. one of my favourite persons in here and cat is such a lovely girl (even tho she loves to bring us pain with her gifsets). also she’s tuga !!

Already done robertssofttouchxaaronssoftlad (x)

@bubblebuttsugden

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What I think about their blog: It’s the first time i hear about this blog, i really like the blog and the icon (ride or die robron club!! ) :D 

Send me a URL anonymously and I’ll tell you

[apositivelifeaffirmingway]

LOL I ain’t mad. I’m amused. Very amused. A lot amused. Many giggles, much laughs.

My new catchphrase…EMBRACE THE SOAP.

Everything about Robert and Aaron today that WAS NOT them alone with each other, was beyond contrived to the point of ridiculousness. I LAUGHED SO HARD AT EVERYTHING Vic and Rebecca, like….what junk writing. I can’t take any of that serious because it’s SO, SO, SO beyond making any sense. A more “plot for plot’s sake” scene has not been seen in quite some time. Oh, man. I just LAUGH.

Robert and Aaron, together though? Amazing and wonderful. Their scenes were intensely emotional, powerful, honest (I mean, relative to each other they were honest!!), and there’s NO question AT ALL that Robert would fly himself straight into the Sun for Aaron. And there’s no doubt that Aaron was literally STARVED of Robert and wanted nothing more than to be back with him. I mean, I never doubted their love for each other, but today it was THERE ONSCREEN SO DAMN BLATANT AND OBVIOUS AND SUCH A CONTRAST TO EVERYTHING ELSE - which makes the REALLY REALLY SOAPY stuff they’re doing to them seem all the more out of place and unnecessary and uncomfortably awful. But…OH WELL! (Laugh it off - SOAPS, RIGHT???) I mean - the way Robert just gazed in complete adoration at Aaron in that last scene?? Yeah. I will live off of that moment for all of eternity if I have to. 

I’m resisting the urge to speculate (because I can see several possibilities at this point), and I’m just gonna RIDE IT OUT. Robron Ride or Die Club, right??? RIGHT???? I mean, the facade is already busted down and lying in charred, smoking ruins…so EMBRACE THE SOAP!!!

Bummer the only Aaron and Adam scene was some background nonsense laughing about Rhona. (c’mon guys??? GROSS!!! God, that was sooooo unnecessary and just…*squick*)

Marlon??? And Gabby???? TEARS FOREVER. Man those were sad, sad, SAD scenes.

I cannot even discuss any more of Rhona’s scenes. It puts me in such a blinding rage and I CANNOT. That piece of shit she’s still marrying is the literal WORST. And then Vanessa is acting SO OTT and her behavior is just HELPING that piece of shit get Rhona back!!! This whole thing is truly infuriating. 

I want to raise Debbie up on my shoulders, though, for how she dressed down Faith about Sarah. LOVED IT. I CANNOT STAND FAITH AT ALL (though today she was the littlest bit tolerable…sort of…eh…for the first bit anyway) and I was so glad Debbie told her off. YES.

[itwasjustmisplaced]

Even IM isn't dismissing -the theory- outright, oh god. Don't be fuelling the denial -builds my forcefield of denial-.

I haven’t been around like at all today so I am guessing this has to do with IM saying at fan club weekend he couldn’t discuss the story in regards to /the theory/, tbh he’s playing a dangerous game right now.

Like doing this may drive people away more than it draws people in…idk….this seems like a bad plan. I’m still baffled they responded when the ONS first leaked…they should have just kept their mouths shut. Doing this kind of vagueness is not a good plan…

I keep going back to the fact that it’s like ‘oh yeah she’s pregnant’ because they would normally be embargoed. Where are the Emily quotes? Where are the Ryan quotes? This is kind of big deal for their characters, so we’ve gotta be missing something…it’s like how the what’s next part for vadam was like it’s fertility issues…so like the what’s next part for the robron article brings up the theory? Weird.  Also, the thing about Ross thinking he has Robert’s number but maybe he’s wrong. Just all so very confusing.

Still in denial. Waiting for a twist. It’s what is getting me through….

(and if I’m honest the way I reacted to the clothes swap/picnic spoilers is any indication how i feel about robron I am complete trash and will be here ride or die)

[thisdamndesire]

IT’S SO GOOD TO SEE THIS AND HAVE YOU BACK!!! 😍😘 I’m good my lovely, a fully fledged member of the Robert and Robron positivity ride or die club! I hope you’re good, your Robert love and positivity is very welcome right now 😉 and OF COURSE it is possible, that is one of my fave Robert moments, SO ADORABLE! HIS FACE! 😍😍 loads and loads of hugs and kisses back to you too my lovely!! ♥︎♥︎♥︎♥︎♥︎ 

I miss @trashmouthsugden so much! I don’t know exactly what she’d make of everything right now but I know she would be fighting Robert’s corner 😢

[wellyfullofale]

One thing tonight's ep proved to me: whatever the fuck they throw at them, the magic of Robron will never, ever die for me.

[wellyfullofale]

The way I see it, one of two things is happening here. 1. Emmerdale are playing us like a fiddle. There's gonna be some big twist, and it's gonna be shocking and dramatic and perfectly written and acted and it'll produce some iconic scenes to live on in Robron infamy. All the blind optimists (myself included) will be searching all over for the perfect 'I told you so' gifs. We'll all be happy, the fandom will be revived, and we'll all still vote for them for all of the awards. Or... 2. Emmerdale done fucked up. They made a mistake, it's backfired, but it's too far gone to change it. They were focusing on 12 months down the line, imagining us all cooing over the sight of Aaron Dingle holding a baby in his arms while Robert Sugden looks at his husband and his child all doe-eyed and in love. Robron family, yay! And they thought we'd be OK with it coming from a ONS if they'd 'broken up' for the day whilst The Incident happened. They were wrong, we're mad about it, and they ignored a lot of stuff they shouldn't have ignored, like the implications on Aaron's mental health, and Roberts mental health, and that time they got together 12 months ago and said they'd take it slow. But yeah. Whichever one they've gone for (praying for the former, obvs) I'll still be here, because I genuinely believe whatever the point of this story is, that the end result is to have Robron coming out of it together, stronger than before. They didn't set them up as a power couple with life-saving and pub quizzes and romantic gestures just to destroy them. Robron Ride or Die 🙌

[wellyfullofale]

I agree with your last anon actually - the worst is over hopefully, so I just want to see this car crash play out now, if she has the baby, then aslong as Rob remains devoted to Aaron then maybe in tone they can work through this, I hope they move her away from them in the obsessed with Rob kind of way unless there is some twist - but if there's a baby & she keeps it,then let him be involved with the baby - I mean other people in the village co-parent quite well... I still love Robron

Yes I firmly believe that in time they will come out of it stronger. I also believe that if there is no twist - and for the record I still think there is 100% - BUT IF there isn’t, then the point of the storyline is to give Robron a baby, and for them to ultimately be happy. Believe me, I could write an essay on how fucked up this storyline is in getting them there (oh look, a same sex couple where one is bisexual, let’s get that one to cheat and make a baby because that’s the only way it can be done) but I won’t get started on that. I do think they’ll come out of it stronger, whatever happens.

Maybe Robert’s infidelity was a way for him to see Aaron’s insecurity as valid, and maybe Robert’s Redemption 2.0 will be a way for Aaron to confront those issues and deal with them, and to see that Robert has changed.

Who knows!

[kayceecruz]

So I’m using my ride or die as an icon until I can figure out where on my blog to put it.