It's been a long summer for Melissa Suffield, who has been on solo parenting duties for months. The EastEnders actress shares a six-year-old son, River, with her husband Robert Brendan, but the family was apart for nearly five months. Melissa Suffield and her husband Robert Brennan. Pic: Melissa Suffield InstagramRobert works as a cruise director, meaning he is forced to be away from his wife and son for long periods, which she admits can be hard but makes their reunions sweeter. Pic: Melissa Suffield / Instagram'Getting ready for the best summer ever (no really, this is one we'll be talking about for years to come) and cherishing our time together.