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13 MAY 2024

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Bernie Embarks on a Christian Pilgrimage

Gemma realises Bernie’s been lying about her whereabouts and asks Dev to do some digging. Dev confronts Bernie, who crumbles, admitting she had another son, Zodiac (Zac for short), who was taken into care. He was later adopted, changed his name to Christopher Green and she’s determined to find him.
Bernie tells Dev that there’s one more Christopher Green on her list and she’s going to pay him a visit. But when she discovers he died of cancer, Bernie knocks back the drink, fearing she’s missed the chance to find her son.

Bethany Does Some Digging

Dee-Dee takes a call from the CPS informing her that they have some news regarding Lauren’s phone messages. Dee-Dee tells Carla and Nina about the messages which have come to light. Bethany listens, her mind a whirl. She then inveigles her way into the solicitors and locates Lauren’s file on Dee-Dee’s desk.
Bethany quizzes Craig about Nathan’s alibi. When Craig lets slip that Nathan was with his girlfriend and she works at a nail bar in town, Bethany points out that he was running a tanning salon when he groomed her. Sarah confides in Gary that she’s worried about Bethany as she’s become fixated on trying to pin Lauren’s murder on Nathan. As Daniel and Bethany head out, they’re shocked to be confronted by Nathan, who rails at Bethany for harassing his girlfriend. In the Rovers, David, Sarah and Gary discuss Nathan and agree that something has to be done before he ruins Bethany’s life all over again. On the building site, Nathan’s packing up as a hooded figure approaches and strikes him over the head. Nathan collapses unconscious.
As Bethany mulls over who Nathan’s attacker might be, Shona quizzes David about the stain on his jeans, not convinced by his story. David assures Bethany and Sarah he’s innocent but they’re interrupted by Shona brandishing the tracking app on David’s phone which proves he was at the building site when Nathan was attacked. David admits he witnessed the attack but wasn’t responsible leaving Bethany convinced that Daniel is to blame. Will she be proved right?

Toyah Gets the Dirt on Mindset

Toyah finds a forum for ex-members of the Altovalent Institute. She tries to show Leanne a post she’s seen, suggesting that the Institute is not to be trusted, only to discover it’s been taken down for legal reasons. Leanne’s dismissive but calls Rowan who makes out that his bitter ex wrote it and there’s no truth in her words. When Rowan reveals that he’s been promoted to head of the North-West division and offers her a tour of the Institute, Leanne’s flattered.
Leanne explains to Simon that she met a guy called Jared at the Institute who’d be happy to help him set up his food delivery app. Toyah listens in. When Simon reveals that Jared’s agreed to meet him and he’ll need to borrow some money, Leanne’s delighted, but Toyah reckons it’s another scam. Toyah studies Rowan’s page and copies a number into her phone. Toyah meets with Rowan’s ex, Una and explains how her sister has become embroiled in the Institute and she’s worried she might be in danger. Will she get the confirmation she’s been fearing?
As Leanne leaves for the retreat, Toyah begs her to reconsider, but Leanne refuses. Simon’s hurt to find she’s gone without saying goodbye. Having bunked off work, Simon proceeds to get drunk, before throwing up in Tim’s cab and doing a runner without paying.

Steve Spills the Beans

Steve reads an article about Weatherfield County’s plans to honour Tommy Orpington by commissioning a bust of him. Steve meets with Demi and proceeds to slag off Tommy. When Demi enquires why he hates him so much, Steve spills the beans about Tracy’s affair.
Steve shows Tim some pics from Tracy’s socials of her paragliding over the Med with Tommy. Tim feels sorry for his mate.
When Tim reveals that Steve’s girlfriend, Demi, is an estate agent in Hale Barns, Sally’s in awe and immediately lifts the friendship ban. Sally’s thrilled when Steve invites her and Tim to join them for dinner.

Elsewhere...

George apologises to Glenda and hands her a cheque for £22k by way of a compromise, hoping it’s an end to their feud.

A downcast Kevin admits to Debbie that work has dried up at the garage. Max shows Kevin and Abi the mock-up of the new website and explains that if they want him to go ahead it will cost £1000. Kevin refuses to pay out. As Kevin later scans the Weathy County chat forum on Jack’s laptop, something catches his eye leaving him rattled.

Paul has his last meal before having his feeding tube fitted tomorrow.

Compiled by Andrea McGowan
Glenda Young - Blogging away merrily at Flaming Nora
Website: glendayoungbooks.com