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05 MAY 2025

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Julie Says Farewell

Julie videos herself on her phone, talking about the importance of love. George plans a romantic evening to show Eileen how much he cares but Eileen’s furious and reminds him that he was supposed to be taking her and Julie for a day out at the lake. Having got a cab, Eileen and Julie take in the view, Julie admits there’s nowhere she’d rather be. Meanwhile at No.11, George stumbles across a video where Julie advises Eileen to call time on her relationship with George. At Julie’s request, Eileen heads to the refreshment van. Eileen returns to find Julie lying on her back with her eyes closed. In a panic, Eileen feels for a pulse.
As an upset Eileen mulls over Julie’s death, George worries about Julie’s final message to Eileen and the future of their relationship which only annoys Eileen further.

Todd's Following His Heart

Todd tells Eileen and Julie he’s had a call from Danielle as Theo has gone missing. As a drunken Theo staggers down the street, Mick picks an argument with him and shoves him up against the wall. Billy watches, horrified. Ronnie hauls Mick away from Theo and sends him packing, while Theo breaks down to a concerned Billy.
When Theo’s daughter, Millie, calls at the undertakers demanding some answers from her Dad, Todd looks uneasy.
Todd hears the car alarm on the hearse and goes to investigate, finding it covered in paint, Todd’s shocked to discover it was Millie who vandalised the hearse. As she rails at him for ripping her family apart, Theo leaps to Millie’s defence.

Dee-Dee Adcised to Follow Her Heart

When Dee-Dee admits to Eileen that she’s nervous of becoming too attached to Laila, Eileen advises her to follow her heart. Ronnie spots Dee-Dee cooing over Laila and is touched by the sight. Dee-Dee admits to Alya that she’s started to bond with Laila. Alya urges her to rethink her plans and assures her that James will forgive her in time.
Dee-Dee tells Michael that she’s planning to return to work as she’s feeling much better. But when she finds Roy in the cafe with a candlelit cake in honour of Hayley’s birthday, Dee-Dee becomes emotional.

Jenny's in a Rut

Rita orders Jenny to stop wallowing in self pity and look to the future while she’s still got her health.
In the Rovers, Ryan tentatively explains to Jenny that she’s no longer his boss and he takes his orders from Carla now. Jenny’s upset. Glenda shows some prospective buyers around the pub and attempts to put them off. Ryan eyes her suspiciously.

Kit and Mick - What's the Deal?

Lisa tells Kit that they’ve hauled in Mick on suspicion of an assault and she’d like him to conduct the interview. Kit masks his unease. As Kit enters the interview room he’s clearly nervous and Mick’s amused. Kit fails to question Mick in detail and says he’s free to go. Outside, Mick corners Kit and tells him they need to have a chat. What has he got on Kit?
Liam and Jake join Gary and Mick for a day’s work at the builder’s yard. When Mick plays a prank on Liam, covering him in cement, Liam laughs along, determined to be one of the lads. Gary and Maria meet Mick for a drink.

Who's Blackmailing Lauren?

Lauren tells Bobby that she hasn’t received any more threatening texts, but she worries the blackmailer is simply biding their time.
Bobby offers to help Lauren look at flats but she assures him she’s fine on her own. Floored by the prices of rent, Lauren reveals she needs to get a job fast. Aadi offers to put in a good word at Freshco. When she then receives another text from the blackmailer demanding £200 or they’ll report her to the police, Lauren despairs. Showing Betsy the text, Lauren suspects Bobby is her blackmailer and it’s his way of trying to get closer to her. Lauren resolves to call his bluff. Having planted some fake cash, Lauren and Betsy wait. Will Bobby reveal himself?

Bits and Bobs

Craig tells Roy he’s been offered another placement with CID.
Carl calls at the hotel and finds Debbie struggling to organise a wedding fayre. He suggests she could do with some help.

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

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