 The return storyline was temporary, allowing Lisa to usurp Phil and once again take custody of her daughter, with the help of Den Watts.The character then disappeared, exiting in November 2003.Since this exit, numerous press reports have suggested that the character would be returning to the serial again; these turned out to be false, with an "EastEnders" spokesperson saying in 2006 and 2007 that there were no current plans to bring the character back.