danny continues to mess michelle around in 1990 by avoiding all contact with her, which turns her into an emotional wreck. just when she has given up hope, danny returns to walford claiming that he has informed his wife about their affair and has left her. he moves in with michelle, much to her parents' dismay, and tells her that he wants to be with her permanently. michelle is overjoyed, but danny's true colours eventually emerge when his estranged wife shows up in walford shortly afterwards to confront michelle. danny apprehends his wife before they meet and takes her to the launderette where he begs her to take him back. danny has been given a promotion in newcastle and he wants mandy and their children to go with him. mandy tells him that moving is not an option, but she says she will take him back if he finishes with michelle and returns to her. danny refuses to give up his job however, and he promptly goes to michelle and makes the same offer.