 In April 2011 , Mercy faces deportation to Nigeria , and Fatboy plans to save her by proposing . Norwood revealed that Mercy is shocked by the proposal , adding " Mercy thinks he 's lost his marbles , but soon comes round to the idea . Fatboy reckons that this isn 't about his feelings , it 's all about keeping her in the UK . Of course , he 's also hoping that if she stays , maybe she 'll end up liking him in the way he likes her . [ ... ] You can get into a lot of trouble for [ trying to fool immigration officials ] , [ b ] ut all Fatboy can think is , ' How can I save Mercy ? ' She 's the girl he loves . " Although Fatboy is in love with Mercy , he does not believe that Mercy sees him as more than a friend and may call off the wedding if he tells her . He does not think of the consequences , such as imprisonment . Norwood revealed that Fatboy has known Mercy since they were nine years old and he had feelings for her when EastEnders : E20 started , as he was upset when she got pregnant by someone else . He said that Fatboy would be heartbroken when Mercy leaves . Norwood told Inside Soap that the wedding creates more problems for the characters , rather than solving all their problems . The fact that they try so hard to prove they are genuine makes it " very hard for them to be friends . " The wedding episode sees Fatboy have a dream come true , but at the same time it is a nightmare for him . Knowing the wedding is a sham he is " waiting for that monster to appear " . Ashley turns up and is annoyed that Fatboy has kept the wedding a secret , and of this , Norwood stated : " When [ Ashley ] finds out what has happened he is pretty shocked . He tries to make Fatboy see the consequences of his actions , but Fatboy doesn 't want to hear it — his dad has already betrayed him when it comes to Mercy . " Mercy is shocked to learn that Fatboy did not tell her that Ashley reported her . Although Norwood concluded that Fatboy " will go to the ends of the earth to make this marriage work " . 
