Jake and Alfie’s relationship is a masterclass in frenemy energy. They love each other fiercely, but they also steal each other’s money, sleep with each other’s exes, and nearly burn down the family pub—twice.
Alfie’s chaos is loud and sunny; Jake’s is quiet and dangerous. That’s why they clash: Alfie wants to fix things with a karaoke machine, while Jake prefers a locked room and a glare. Yet, when Jake’s wife, Chrissie, betrayed him, Alfie was the first to offer a sofa and a bad cup of tea.
Practical tip: If you have a friend or sibling like Jake—the broody one who never says “I love you” but shows up with your favorite takeout—reciprocate on their terms. A quiet gesture speaks louder than a grand apology.
Shared History: The Pub, The Prison, The Scandals
Their storylines are a neon sign reading “dysfunctional family.” The Queen Vic pub was their arena: Alfie running it with a smile, Jake circling it like a shark. Then came prison stints, fake pregnancies, and a faked death (yes, Jake “died” and came back, because soap operas).
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One of the most telling moments? When Alfie was banned from the Vic, Jake defended him not with words, but by throwing a punch at a rival. That’s their love language: bruises and stubborn loyalty.
Cultural reference: Their bond echoes the famous “ride or die” pairings in pop culture—think Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but with more beer stains and cockney accents.
What We Can Learn From The Moons
You don’t need a shared childhood to have a brother who’d help you bury a body (metaphorically, of course). The Moons teach us that found family is often the most real. Jake and Alfie choose each other, even when it’s stupid.
They also show us that you can love someone deeply without liking their life choices. Alfie doesn’t approve of Jake’s criminal tendencies; Jake rolls his eyes at Alfie’s romantic idealism. But they keep showing up.
Practical tip: Write down three people in your life who are “Moon-level” loyal. Next time you’re in a fight, ask yourself: “Would they still come get me from the airport at 2 AM?” If yes, let it go.
