EASTENDERS’ fans believe they’ve figured out Isaac Baptiste’s secret health woes after Sheree lied to Patrick Trueman about her son’s medication.
Viewers are worried for the teacher after his health condition was revealed to be serious and long term in a row with his mum over his flourishing relationship with Lola Pearce.
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Sheree warned that Isaac “could have been killed” when he first became sick years ago, and that he could lose his job as a teacher if his secret got out.
Many fans jumped to conclusions saying Isaac could be taking medication to manage his mental health, which would explain why he was in mortal danger all those years ago and “could have been killed” if he had tried to take his own life.
One said: “I like Isaac, i am guessing he has mental health problems, i don’t think anyone will judge him.”
Another observed: “I thought it was referring to mental health”
However, others are convinced Isaac could have HIV after the soaps’ writer Russell Davies created the heartbreaking drama It’s A Sin about the 1980s AIDs crisis.
One viewer said: “#EastEnders you think the medication Isaac is on is an AZT combination therapy for HIV? Handy story line timing just after #ItsASin finished – @russelldavies63 writing for EastEnders now”
Another agreed and said: “Isaac has HIV for sure! It’s the 40 year anniversary since the epidemic”
Sheree told Isaac’s grandad Patrick that her son’s medication was just painkillers.
She insisted: “Oh, that? Nothing. Broken bones – he was on painkillers. Where’s he gone?”
Isaac had gone to find Lola to take her out on a date, but Sheree found him first and begged him to leave the salon assistant alone.
She said: “You got me, Patrick. You’re steady – that’s what’s important.”
“I know you worry, but I’ve got things under control,” he said.
But Sheree retorted: “Because you don’t try and have serious relationships. They’re not good for you, Isaac. It’s not fair for the woman.”
“I’m better now, it wouldn’t be the same,” Isaac insisted.
Sheree warned: “You could have been killed, Isaac. My blood runs cold when I think about it.”
Later, Sheree cornered Lola in the Queen Vic and issued her a stark warning to steel clear of Isaac.
Lola thought she was joking, and said: “What so I’m good enough to sweep up hair but I’m not good enough for your son?” with Sheree replying, “that’s right”.
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