Bridget Napier

Bridget "Didge" Parker is a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. The character, played by Eloise Mignon, debuted on July 23, 2007.

Bridget is the adopted daughter of Steve (Steve Bastoni) and Miranda Parker (Nikki Coghill), and has an older brother, Riley (Sweeney Young).

Car accident
While driving Declan's car, Susan Kinski (Jackie Woodburne) briefly became unconscious as a result of what was later discovered to be multiple sclerosis. At the same time Bridget, fleeing from an argument with Declan Napier, accidentally fell directly in front of the car. Susan regained consciousness but was unaware of the accident as a "For Sale" on the rear window obstructed her view of Bridget. She continued driving leaving Bridget on the road. Mickey Gannon, who had witnessed the earlier argument, also witnessed Declan's car driving away from Bridget. Bridget was sent to hospital to be operated on, much to the distress of her family and friends. Mickey later told the police what he'd seen, naming Declan as a suspect. Susan then realised what had really happened and handed herself in to the police.

After the accident, Bridget was in a coma. When she woke up, her family were told she might be paralysed down her left side. She slowly regained mobility and walked for some time with the aid of a walker. However, Bridget has been determined to gain full mobility of her body and get her life back on track. Initially unable to remember events up to and including the accident, Susan Kinski was snubbed by Bridget’s family who labelled the accident as a hit and run and was put through a lengthy court case. As it became clear a jail sentence was unavoidable for Susan, Bridget remembered the accident and exonerated Susan from being directly responsible for it.

Bridget is continuing to recover from the accident and is now able to walk without her walker.

Relationships
Bridget's main love interest is Declan Napier, however failed attempts at a relationship have been a main story arc for some time. After an incident in which the pair were caught by the police for illegal drag racing, Bridget was forbidden from seeing Declan which caused the arguement which lead to Bridget's accident.

Bridget then met Josh Taylor (Liam Hemsworth) at the local swimming pool, during her rehabilitation class. She was at first surprised to discover that he was disabled too. Bridget and Declan then restored their friendship, but after their first date, Declan tells her he isn't ready to handle her disability. Bridget becomes really distressed at this and starts a relationship with Josh. After getting to know each other, Bridget and Josh went out on a date and Josh gave Bridget her first kiss. Declan sees her with Josh and becomes jealous. On another occasion he witnesses Josh and Bridget kissing. He then tries to win her back by making her a "Declan's Sorry Songs" CD, which Bridget throws in the bin. But Declan won't give up, and in determination he kisses Bridget for the first time. Referring to Josh, Declan tells Bridget to "Drop him".

Declan saved Bridget from drowning after she accidentally fell into the No. 30 pool while Rachel was gone to find snacks. They were about to kiss, but Bridget pulled away because of her being humiliated by her weakness.

The pair were encouraged to start dating again. But Bridget's father made things worse when he sent her a valentines card, making Bridget believe it was from Declan.

When Bridget, Josh, Declan and several more of their friends went to an illegal dance party, the roof collapsed on them. Declan carried Josh out, but when he returned to save Bridget the roof collapsed again, trapping both Declan and Bridget in the warehouse where the party was held. Trapped together, Declan admits he's going to accept Bridget but she wants to remain loyal to Josh. Thinking they were going to die, they kiss just before the rescue services arrive.

After her friend Rachel Kinski (Caitlin Stasey) sleeps with teacher Angus Henderson (Jonathan Wood), Bridget covers for Rachel and tells everyone it was she who slept with him. Declan then discovered the truth and revealed the fact to the whole school. Angus was threatened to sever all communications with Rachel who, in response to this, ran away from home. Bridget, determined to find Rachel, began to block Josh out and gave more attention to Declan. Josh eventually broke up with Bridget and told her he knows she has a crush on Declan and that Declan and Bridget should patch things up.

Family Tree

 * Steve Parker (adoptive father) married to Miranda Parker (née West) (adoptive mother)
 * Riley Parker (brother)
 * Bridget Parker
 * Stuart Parker (adoptive uncle), married to Sindi Watts
 * Ned Parker (adoptive uncle) had a relationship with Kirsten Gannon
 * Michael Gannon (adoptive cousin)
 * Raylene Manson (great aunt)