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22 January 2024
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Liam Prepares to Fight!
In the school corridor, Dylan asks Mason if he plans to return Liam’s phone but Mason laughs and tells Dylan that if Liam turns up for their meeting, he’s a dead man. After overhearing the conversation, Liam stares Mason out and promises he’ll be there. Dylan warns Liam not to meet Mason, but Liam’s adamant that it’s time he stood up to him. As Liam approaches Mason and his mates, he overhears Dylan referring to him as a loser. Goaded by Mason, Liam rams Dylan up against a wall and as Mrs Crawshaw appears, Dylan falls to the ground.
When Gary reveals that Liam is being bullied at school and Dylan is ignoring him, Sean scoffs, but George silences him with a look. In the factory, Bobby enjoys winding Simon up but Carla orders them back to work. Carla tells Simon and Bobby that she wants them to meet in the bistro for some team bonding and the first round is on her.
Making it clear to Gary that he’s done enough damage, Maria sets off to the police station with Liam. Sean rails at Gary and tells him he’s glad he reported Liam to the police as bullies need to be punished. In the police station, Maria assures Liam that everything will be fine if he tells the truth.
Convinced that Liam is covering for someone, Maria shares her suspicions with Gary.
Bernie Gets into Paul's Business
Bernie calls at the flower shop flat and orders Moses to enjoy some time off while she looks after Paul. Bernie sets about cleaning the flat for Paul but when she opens the cupboard concealing his stash of Benzo tablets, Paul pales. Will Bernie find the tablets?
Bernie is thrilled as Paul and Gemma reluctantly agree to a night in the dilapidated motorhome. Paul and Gemma suspect Bernie is lost as she stops in a layby and pulls out a road atlas and share worried looks between them as they discover there’s no phone signal. Billy tries in vain to call Paul, worried where he might have got to. Bernie stops the motorhome in the middle of a field and admits she’s no idea of the way to the campsite. She starts the engine, only to discover they’re stuck in the mud. Alone in the flat and unable to get hold of Paul, Billy looks in the kitchen cupboard and is horrified to discover the Benzo tablets missing. Paul’s phone finally leaps into life and Gemma answers to hear Billy begging Paul not to take the drugs as it’s too soon. Will Paul come clean to Bernie and Gemma about his end of life plan?
Bernie calls at the flower shop flat to find Billy prostrate on the sofa after putting his back out helping Paul out of the bath due to Moses running late. On the street, a stressed Moses explains to Todd how overworked he is, and as Todd offers him a comforting hug, an angry Bernie watches from a distance. Moses receives a call from his boss telling him he’s now been suspended. How will Paul react to this?
Chesney's Mission to Make Amends
Chesney apologises to Gemma again but pointing out that Joseph should be his priority, Gemma urges Chesney to talk to him. Chesney visits Joseph and assures him that he loves him and will always believe him in future. Joseph forgives his Dad and they share an emotional hug.
Ed's Plan Goes Up in Smoke
In the corner shop flat, Dee-Dee puts pressure on Ed to start tackling his debts.
Dee-Dee tells Ed that it’s time he moved back home, but when Dee-Dee urges Michael to bury the hatchet with Ed and allow him to move back home, he declares if Ed moves back in he’ll move out. As Dee-Dee pleads Ed’s case to Michael, they’re interrupted by a loud knocking at the door. Dee-Dee and Michael are shocked to find two bailiffs on the doorstep.
Ed tells Dee-Dee that his mate, Marcus, has offered him a bed at his house so he will move out today and is hoping that Gary will put in an offer for the yard. In the Bistro, Gary explains to Ed that he won’t be buying the yard. As Dee-Dee helps Ed pack up his things and admits Adam will be glad of the space, Marcus calls Ed and tells him the spare room is no longer available but Ed covers. Ronnie tells Michael that Marcus has informed him Ed is now homeless as Leanne approaches and reveals that Ed seemed quite desperate after a fruitless meeting with Gary. Michael’s horrified to see smoke billowing from the builder’s yard and as he races up the stairs, there’s no sign of Ed. As Michael turns to leave, he realises the fire has spread and the stairs are engulfed in flames. Will Michael be rescued in time?
Tracy Hires a Professional...
Tracy unwraps her birthday present from Steve and is underwhelmed to discover a cherry stone pillow. Chucking it back at him, Tracy tells Steve she wants their bedroom redecorating and he can start today. When Tracy moans to Mary about lazy Steve and how she doubts he’ll ever get round to the decorating, Mary suggests she should hire a professional.
Tracy shows Tommy Orpington, the decorator, into No.1 where Tommy reveals that he’s a retired footballer. Steve returns home and is stunned to find his hero in the living room. Tracy reminds Steve that they’ve hired Tommy to do the decorating and he’s not to distract him.
Carla's Stuck with the Kids
In the factory, Max agrees to update the website for Carla. Spotting Simon, Max heads over and warns him to stay away from Sabrina as she’s already spoken for. Bobby takes Lauren for a drink in the Rovers and tells Carla and Simon that while she says she only wants to be mates, that’ll soon change.
In the Rovers, Simon admits to Bobby he threw a sickie, went on an all day bender with his mates and now he’s got the hangover from hell. When Simon returns late to work, Beth points out that nobody else would get away with it. When Kirk sprains his ankle, Carla orders Simon to take the Underworld van and make the delivery but Simon refuses. Will Simon’s special treatment end?
Compiled by Andrea McGowan
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