He is married, but his wife has a mental/dementia condition or is physically disabled and housebound and that Paul is a really good kind man who will stick with his wife because of her illness. I think Irene will find out and they will continue with their relationship.
I think they should have got her a hunky fireman who was at least as tall as her. I think he just looks quite wimpy and cant really imagine her being attracted to him. She would eat him alive! Oh yes and I too Know its not real.
I've said this before - why can't we discuss soaps without feeling the need to remind others we know they aren't real? - we are in the Media & TV category after all. Soaps are a way of life for some people, especially older people like my mum who lives alone and they are company for her. Get over it!!