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).

Drag Racing
Bridget has recently been involved in drag racing with Declan Napier (James Sorensen), 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.

Declan Napier
On an abseiling trip, Bridget accidentally lost 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 their parents forbid them from seeing each other. Declan, in episode 5323 saved Bridget from drowning after she accidentally 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. However, due to recent events, Bridget and Declan have restored their friendship, but after their first date, Declan tells her he isn't ready to handle her disability. Bridget gets really distressed at this, and so starts a relationship with Josh. Declan then wants to go back with her but when he sees her with Josh he gets jealous and one night as he is leaving the cafe 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".

Josh Taylor
Bridget met Josh Taylor (Liam Hemsworth) at the local swimming pool, during her rehabilitation class. She was at first surprised to discover he was disabled too, in a wheelchair from a surfing accident, but she soon overcame the surprise. Bridget briefly went out with Declan during this time, but dumped him when she realised he was afraid of her disability. After getting to know each other, Bridget and Josh went out on a date and Josh gave Bridget her first kiss.

Roof Collapse
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.

Family Tree

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