Fans of the popular BBC drama Call The Midwife were left begging for a “happy ending” after watching Trixie Aylward's, played by Helen George, fairytale relationship begin to crumble.
On the episode on Sunday, 25 February, viewers watched as her husband Matthew, played by Olly Rix, was caught in a web of lies after facing some serious money troubles which he struggled to keep hidden when bailiffs arrived at Nonnatus House to take his car away.
As a result of the stressful situation, Trixie then attempted to cope with things by accepting sleeping pills from Doctor Turner, played by Stephen McGann.Though viewers will know that Trixie isn’t the most domesticated woman out there, she was eager to make their frugal lifestyle work as they coped with having little money and even mastered the art of making tasty mince dishes to fit their budget.
But Matthew wasn't ready for the change in the lifestyle that was required and instead announced that he was heading to New York for a business venture with a mate.Though he begged Trixie to go with him, she refused and in tear-jerking scenes she bid farewell to her husband and stepson Jonty.The surprise turn in the pair's love story didn't sit well with viewers who took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their sorrow at the twist in events.
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