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).

Character History
Bridget Parker has a lot in common with her Oakey uncles. Just like Ned and Stu, she has a playful sense of humour, a big mouth, and an even bigger heart. She's feisty and outspoken and always ready for a scrap if the situation demands it. A dyed-in-the-wool tomboy, Bridget (who prefers to go by the nickname Didge) regularly gets herself into trouble but never means any harm. Bridget's relentless joie de vivre means she often gets bored in school and she's a pretty average student. Although she doesn't mean to slack off, she's usually in trouble for letting deadlines fly past, talking back and making (always fairly innocent) mischief. However, the upside is that her outgoing nature means she makes friends easily. Her fondness for straight talking and roughhousing means that she often gets left out of female friendship groups but Bridget's always preferred the clear-cut, easy mateship of guys anyway. Being a teenager has been a tricky time for Bridget. The older she gets, the harder it is to pretend that she's just one of the boys. She's pretty uncomfortable with her newly feminine form so she continues to dress for impromptu footy games and mucking around with the animals at Steve's practice, much to her glamorous mum's continued horror. Bridget sometimes feels like she's an embarrassment to her mum but the reality is that Miranda's immensely proud of her daughter, she just doesn't know how to say it. Like Miranda, Bridget is lively, optimistic and proactive in her relationships but that's where the similarities end. With Bridget, everything is out there for all to see: her opinions, her passions, her vulnerability, whereas Miranda prefers decorum, order and presenting a permanently pleasant image to the outside world. Bridget knows her mum's not cold-hearted but she finds her control issues totally infuriating and likes nothing more than to push her buttons. What does it matter if the neighbours hear you fighting, or see you in a dirty shirt, or suspect that you might not be totally perfect?

Drag Racing
Bridget has recently been involved in drag racing with Declan Napier (James Sorenson), who she has developed feelings for. After getting caught by the police, Steve, Miranda and Declan's mother decided to try to stop Bridget and Declan from seeing each other. The two agreed to meet by Lassiters lake, but Bridget only went to tell Declan that they couldn't see each other anymore. This sparked an argument witnessed by Mickey Gannon (Fletcher O'Leary).

Car Accident
While driving Declan's car, Susan Kinski (Jackie Woodburne) hit Bridget as a result of fatigue. Unaware of the accident, as a "For Sale" sign was stuck to the rear windshield, obstructing her view, Susan continued driving and Bridget was sent to hospital to be operated on after being discovered by Mickey, much to the distress of her family and friends. Mickey later told the police that he saw Declan's car driving away when he found Bridget, and about the argument he witnessed at Lassiters lake. Susan has recently admitted to have hit Bridget and handed herself into the police.

Aftermath
After the accident, Bridget was in a coma. When she woke up, her family were told she might be paralysed down her left side. However, Bridget has been determined to gain full mobility of her body and get her life back on track. She recently went swimming with Rachel and nearly drowned after she slipped while Rachel was looking for food. Fortunately, Declan heard Bridget's cries for help and saved her from drowning. The two almost kissed, but Bridget pulled away out of humiliation for her disability..

Family
Bridget and her brother Riley were adopted by Miranda and Steve Parker when they were young.

Declan Napier
She has feelings for Declan Napier. She and Declan have been having fights because of Declan getting Mickey(Bridget's Cousin) to steal stuff. On a abseiling trip Bridget accidently loses her grip on a rope and lets Declan fall from a great height and Declan lays there unconscious. Declan and Bridget have also been involved in drag racing and have stopped recently because they got caught by the police and there parents forbid them from seeing eachother. Declan in episode 5323 saved Bridget from drowning after she accidently fell into the No. 30 pool and Rachel was gone to find snacks. They were about to kiss, but Bridget pulled away because of her being humiliated by her weakness.

Family Tree

 * Miranda Parker (adoptive mother) married to Steve Parker (adotive father)
 * 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)