Paula Lane - Choosing Sides

Now that Kylie knows about Sarah's pregnancy she has a choice to make and David's not going to like it. We spoke to Paula Lane about what's coming up for the Platts.

Why is Kylie suspicious about Sarah’s behaviour?

She’s suspicious initially because she’s worried that Sarah might be telling the police about the murder of Callum. She finds her on the phone and everything’s a bit hush hush, so she knows there’s something not quite right, she doesn’t suspect it’s pregnancy though.

How does Kylie feel when Sarah tells her she’s pregnant and that it’s Callum’s?

Really shocked and really hard to process in the beginning, obviously she’s not pleased, it’s like another hurdle to cross now.

Will Kylie keep her secret?

Kylie does keep the secret, they hold it back and then Kylie encourages Sarah to tell David herself, so they go back to the Platt’s and reveal all.

Sarah seems to want a termination but Kylie seems to be against this, why?

Yeah, she sees that Max has no traits of Callum, and it’s not the baby’s fault that Callum is the dad.

Is there any element of Kylie that feels like Callum’s baby could somehow make up for his murder?

Yes definitely, she says “a life for a death” so when Kylie goes to the abortion clinic to get Sarah she says maybe this is our chance to make things right.

What does David say when he finds out his sister is carrying Callum’s baby?

He’s not very happy at all, actually he’s furious she kept it from him, and he basically says that to her and says ‘that’s it now we are done’.

How does Kylie feel when David walks out?

Upset mainly, she just wants to make it right she wants family peace again but it just wasn’t expected for him to actually leave.

Is it Kylie’s support of Sarah that is causing problems in her relationship?

There’s wounds that have healed a little bit that any slight glitch could break it all open again and I think this is another test. David just wants him and Kylie on their own and now this is going to be a constant reminder of what happened. So her showing support for Sarah, he can’t quite fathom that and he didn’t realise she had that in her.

Does it scare her that David’s reacting so ruthlessly?

Yeah it does scare her, obviously she’s aware that he has a past, and that’s kind of the way he operates she doesn't know which way he can go sometimes.

Will she start wishing she hadn’t encouraged Sarah to have the baby?

I think once they've got their head round it they just get on with and then they try to have a nice family Christmas.

How do you think Kylie is coping knowing she’s a murderer? What is keeping her going?

What’s keeping her going is definitely her children Max and Lilly and David’s support, in his own way. As each day goes by it does get easier and easier, the annex is finished now and Gail’s tucked away in there so everything’s healing a little bit.

Do you think viewers want Kylie to get away with it?

I do get the impression they want her to get away with it, but obviously it’s out of my hands.

What’s the best/funniest response you’ve had from the public about this story line?

It’s all just people saying “careful of that wrench” or “watch yourself with those tools” anything that implies me being a murderer really. It’s been a very good reaction actually people were very impressed with the live which has been a great compliment.

Could it get any worse for the Platts?

I think there’s always a scope for more drama with the Platts. they seem to like to throw a lot of drama at us. But as an actor that is great.