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Alexander 'Alex' Bell is the father of Charlie Green, on/off lover of Anna Green, and former student of Hollyoaks Community College.
Biography[]
1999-2001: Arrival and Infertility[]
Alex arrived in Hollyoaks, moving into the Hall of Residence as he prepared to begin studying mathematics at HCC. Alex immediately bonded with Sam Smallwood, using his robot PHART to irritate his other roommates: Anna Green, Geri Hudson and Nikki Sullivan. Alex began dating a woman, Caitlin Donnelly, over the internet, and he and Sam went to Ireland to visit her in December 1999. However, Alex discovered that Caitlin had died and her parents had continued sending the emails. In March 2000, Alex set up a hidden camera in Geri's bedroom, broadcasting its content to the whole campus. As punishment, Geri made Alex serve as their maid when Geri brought her friends to her chalet in Switzerland. Caitlin's sister Sorcha visited Alex upon his return and he lost his virginity to her, but she returned to Ireland when she realised their relationship wouldn't work
In July 2000, Anna and Alex moved out of the halls and into Tony Hutchinson's new student accommodation, eventually being followed by the other students. However, Alex opposed to Sam moving in as Sam had cheated on Anna with Nikki. After Anna was seriously injured in a hit-and-run, she and Alex grew closer and Alex eventually realised his feelings for her. However, after being tricked into donating his sperm for Emily Taylor's research, Alex discovered that he was infertile. Alex confided in Anna, who told Geri, who ended up spreading the news around the village. Alex struggled even more to come to terms with his diagnosis. After hearing Chloe Bruce on the radio making a joke about infertility, Alex had a one-night-stand with her and dumped her the next morning.
2001-2002: Becoming a Father and Departure[]
As Anna comforted Alex in his struggles, Anna realised that she shared his feelings for her. Geri told Alex about Anna's feelings, but he disregarded them as he attempted to 'prove his masculinity': kissing and sleeping with other women in front of Anna, giving away PHART to Theo Sankofa, and purchasing a snake named Monty. Alex and the other students discovered that Adam Morgan had been secretly filming them, and Tony accidentally killed Monty in a caravan fire whilst attempting to destroy the tapes. Alex's father John later arrived in the village, wanting a reconciliation, but Alex turned John away. However, Alex's encounter with his father made him realise that he had been treating Anna poorly and after accepting his apology, the pair got together.
However, their relationship took a turn merely months into their relationship when Anna discovered that she was pregnant. Alex - adamant that he couldn't be the father - accused Anna of being unfaithful. However, Alex was re-tested and informed that a mistake was made at the hospital. After apologising to Anna, Alex told her that he wanted her to have an abortion. He gave her the money before going on holiday, left furious that she changed her mind upon his return. Alex's friends expressed their disapproval over his behaviour, but Alex began a relationship with new HCC student Becca Hayton.
Anna went into labour prematurely at Christmas 2001, with Alex - and Anna's boyfriend Max Cunningham - racing to her bedside. She gave birth to a son, Charlie, and Alex changed his mind about being an absent father. Anna was initially left unimpressed, but Alex was granted Parental Responsibility. Meanwhile, Becca began to feel like the third wheel and broke up with Alex. Alex eventually reconciled with Anna until later reuniting with Becca. After being offered a job in Hong Kong, Alex planned to kidnap Charlie and take him with him, leaving Becca behind. However, Anna managed to intercept him at the airport and - despite Becca's desperation to join him - Alex left for Hong Kong alone.
Appendices[]
Residences[]
| Address | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hall of Residence | 14th September 1999 to July 2000 |
| 12 Hingham Road | July 2000 to 2001 |
| 4a Oakdale Drive | 2001 to 27th September 2002 |
| Hong Kong | Since 27th September 2002 |
Employment History[]
| Job | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hollyoaks Community College student | 14th September 1999 to 2002 |
Background Information[]
Quotes[]
| “ | Hey babe, wanna come back to my place? | ” |
— First line, using PHART
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