July 26th 2024.
Paul had reached a critical point in his life. His struggle with motor neurone disease had taken a toll on his body and he had come to the decision that he wanted to choose when he would die. It was a difficult choice, but Paul knew it was what he wanted. His husband, Billy, had taken some convincing, but eventually agreed to support Paul's decision.
In a special episode that followed a day in Paul's life, viewers saw the impact that MND had on him. From waking up from a nightmare to finding that his speech had deteriorated significantly, it was clear that Paul's condition was worsening. He could no longer control his muscles and this only reaffirmed his decision to end his life on his own terms.
Billy organized a special day for Paul, knowing that it would likely be their last together. They visited the church where they had gotten married and spent time with friends at the Rovers. It was a bittersweet day, as Paul was grateful to have Billy by his side to translate for him when he struggled to speak, but it also became clear that Billy couldn't understand everything he was saying. This only added to Paul's frustration and sadness.
As the day came to an end, Paul made the decision that he wanted to end his life today. He communicated this to Todd, who was quick to pick up on what Paul intended to do. However, Billy had no idea as he took Paul to see their friend Gemma and her children. Paul took the opportunity to say goodbye to them and express his love for them. It was a heartbreaking moment, but one that Paul needed to do.
Back at the flat, Paul's sister, Bernie, came to visit. Paul had asked for her to come now, despite her being on a trip to Blackpool. She came with a bunch of cheap VHS tapes and offered to clean the entire flat. Paul thanked her for everything she had done and expressed his love for her. It was a touching moment between siblings.
As the time grew closer for Paul to carry out his decision, he played "Oh Happy Day" on his tablet, signaling to Billy that it was time. Billy was devastated and tried to convince Paul to wait a few more days, but Paul was firm in his decision. He wanted to be in control of when he died and he didn't want to be forgotten. He also wanted Billy to be able to move on with someone else once he was gone.
Billy eventually agreed to go along with Paul's wishes, but he couldn't help but express his fear of life without Paul. They spent their final hours together, imagining what it would have been like to go on holiday together and sharing meaningful moments. However, just after midnight, they were interrupted by Chesney, in need of a place for his children to stay. Paul agreed to let them stay, but he also had a heart-to-heart with his nephew, Joseph, who had been scared of him due to his condition.
As the next morning arrived, Chesney came to collect the children and Paul said goodbye to them, saying he would see them later. This caused Billy to question if Paul had changed his mind, to which Paul assured him that he hadn't, but he just wanted more time together. It was a difficult decision, but Paul knew that it was the right one for him.
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