Over at the factory, Carla (Alison King) is surprised to see Liam at work. He realises he shouldn't be there saying he needs to register his baby's death. Carla wants to go with him but Liam insists he will be fine. Carla attempts some flirty banter but Liam is not interested. Later Liam and Maria are attempting to talk about their feelings when they are interupted by a knock and the door from Carla with a bottle of wine. Liam is angry and slams the door in her face leaving standing hurt on the street. Maria is shocked. But, putting his cards on the table, he confesses he did once have feelings for her - how will Maria react?

Fiz (Jennie Mcalpine) is trying to encourage Kirk (Andrew Whyment) to eat, worried that he is upset about Maria and the baby. Fiz returns home with some food for Kirk, only to feel frustrated that Julie (Katy Cavanagh) is already cooking for him, She is even more frustrated when they offer her food to Schmeichel.

Across the road we are introduced to Audrey's (Sue Nicholls) new temp stylist Natasha (Rachel Leskovac) as Gail (Helen Worth) hurries over asking for an urgent hair appointment. Gail explains she needs her hair doing today as she is meeting with her father Ted (Michael Byrne). Audrey is taken aback by this news, but Gail's plans are almost scuppered when Tina (Michelle Keegan) arrives announcing she is moving into David's room, and that she never wants to go home to her mum. The evening takes on an even stranger twist when Ted reveals the details about his partner's death.

This episode of Coronation Street is written by Debbie Oates and directed by Ian Bevitt. The producer is Steve Frost.

Monday 12 May 8.30pm
Liam (Rob James-Collier) and Maria (Samia Smith) continue in a tence silence after Maria asks if they have a future together. When Liam replies that he doesn't know, Maria announces that she is going to ring Fiz (Jennie Mcalpine) to see if she can stay with her for a while.

Out on the street Liam desperately tries to persuade Maria that they are not splitting up. Carla (Alison King) arrives and asks whats going on. Maria tells her that they have split up, Carla succesfully manages to hide her delight. Will she make a move on Liam? Surrounded by used tissues Maria has a heart to heart with Fiz. Fiz thinks maybe Liam is telling the truth, that his feelings for Carla are in the past. Maria tells her that there was only one fool in the marriage and that was her.

Later Carla is alone in her flat, she is clearly thinking of Liam pacing the flat and pouring herself some wine when the buzzer goes. Liam has shown up soaking wet from the rain wanting to talk. As they argue, Liam blames her for everything. Carla challenges him stating that he fancies her like mad, and that is the root cause of everything. As he goes to leave, Maria calls him on the mobile - torn between the two women in his life Liam has a decision to make.

Back at the Platts Gail (Helen Worth) is still in shock over her father's announcement that he is gay. Tina (Michelle Keegan) is busy asking lots of questions. Gail struggles with the correct vocabulary even referring to Ted as being 'normal' when he was with Audrey (Sue Nicholls) and clumsily asking if she was the result of an experiment. Later, when Audrey meets up with them and asks Ted if he wants to go for a drink in the Rovers, Gail can't resist dropping the bombshell news.

Elsewhere on the street, Becky (Katherine Kelly) and Jason have their first row, following Jason's (Ryan Grimshaw) refusal to go clubbing. Also, Leanne (Jane Danson) lands herself a job behind the bar at the Rovers.

This episode of Coronation Street was written by Simon Crowther and directed by Ian Bevitt. The producer is Steve Frost.

Wednesday 14 May 7.30pm
It’s the morning after Liam (Rob James-Collier) and Carla's (Alison King) night together. Liam comes out of the bathroom and starts gathering his clothes. Carla appears teasing him with his shirt. Liam feels awkward and says one of them should be opening the factory. Carla and Liam pull up outside the factory, as Maria approaches Carla tells him to think fast. Liam lies and tells her they have been out for breakfast. Maria tells him she wants them to register the baby's death. Liam agrees. They set off together, very distant and not knowing what to say to each other.

At the factory Liam is deep in thought at his desk. Carla comes over and says she is going home. She drops a key to her flat in front of Liam, he doesn't touch it. Carla tells him they are right for each other and that he knows where she is. She bends down to kiss him but he shakes his head. She leaves him lost in his thoughts.

At the Battersbys, Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is making a fuss over an unwell Chesney (Sam Aston). Fiz is still convinced that Chesney is too poorly for school and as she leaves the house she bumps into Kirk (Andy Whyment) and Julie (Katy Cavanagh). Julie starts fussing over Chesney also, much to Fiz's annoyance.

Over at the Platts, Gail (Helen Worth) has telephoned Tina's (Michelle Keegan) mother letting her know that Tina is okay. Whilst Ted and Gail are looking through old photographs there is a knock at the door. Tina's mother Anna (Susan Mitchell) barges in demanding to know what Tina is playing at. Anna and Tina argue after Anna calls David a criminal and Tina admits to her mother about the baby. The argument esculates and Gail wastes no time in throwing Anna out.

Elsewhere on Coronation Street Liz (Beverley Callard) is missing Vernon (Ian Reddington) and keeping herself busy by doing jobs in the bar. Steve (Simon Gregson) tells Betty (Betty Driver) how his mother is pining for Vernon, but when Harry appears Liz is all smiles and eager to serve him. Also, Leanne (Jane Danson) starts work behind the bar at the Rovers.

This episode of Coronation Street was written by Stephen Bennett and directed by Ian Bevitt. The producer is Steve Frost.

Friday 16 May 7.30pm
Underworld is closed. The factory ladies are waiting outside and neither Liam (Rob James-Collier) or Carla (Alison King) are answering their phones. Embarrased that she has left her factory keys at her desk, Rosie (Helen Flanagan) says she has keys to Carla's flat so she will get the spare factory keys. The factory workers head off for a brew whilst they wait. But as she reaches Carla's street Rosie stops in her tracks, she watches in amazement as Liam steps out of the door backwards with Carla's arms around his waist. Rosie hides and watches them kiss whilst filming on her mobile phone.

After an oblivious Liam walks past, she checks her phone but then drops it making a loud noise. Liam has crossed the road by now but Carla hears the noise. As Rosie picks up her phone, she looks up to find Carla over her. Rosie pretends she has dropped an earing but Carla knows full well she saw her and Liam. But she has no idea the whole thing was caught on camera.

Over at the café, Maria opens up to Marcus ( Charlie Condou). She confides in him that she misses Liam. It is clear to Marcus that Maria is obviously regretting the split, Marcus tells her they are both exhausted and that she should talk to Liam.

Liam arrives home to find Maria already there, he is shocked to see her and she appears scared of saying the wrong thing. She begins to tell him how she feels and begs him to take her back. How will he react?

Meanwhile Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) is still frustrated with Julie (Katy Cavanagh) and her interference with Chesney (Sam Aston). Julie offers to help Chesney with his lines, but Fiz abrubtly tells her she has already offered. Julie continues questioning Chesney about what is wrong with him - creating even more tension between her and Fiz, and making Chesney feel awkward. Meanwhile Julie misreads the situation and tells Kirk that Fiz is jealous of their relationship. Kirk doesn't believe her but Julie insists that he needs to spell it out to Fiz. Kirk is confused, as he doesn't really know what he is spelling out.

Elsewhere on Coronation Street, Paul (Tom Hudson) is feeling down about the thought of going to prison. Ted (Michael Byrne) offers to drive Gail to the young offenders unit to see David. Deirdre (Ann Kirkrbide) begins to notice Liz's affections for Harry.

This episode of Coronation Street is writen by Carmel Morgan and directed by Ian Bevitt The producer is Steve Frost.

Friday 16 May 8.30pm

As Maria (Samia Smith) puts her case to a weary Liam (Rob Jame Collier) he starts to soften towards her and come round to the idea of them getting back together. He eventually suggests that the two of them should go away somewhere with Ozzy to try and get back on track. Maria is delighted - but unbeknown to her Liam has one more hurdle to get over before their reconciliation can happen. How is Carla (Alison King) going to react to the news that he is choosing Maria over her once more?

David (Jack P Shepherd) is surprised when Gail (Helen Worth) arrives at visiting time with Ted (Michael Byrne) in tow. David realises that his grandfather is no pushover and tells him about life in the institution but can't resist a few digs when he realises Ted is gay. Ted is more than a match for David however once they return from the visit Ted tells Gail he is leaving. Aas Gail's troubled family life frightened him off?

Kirk (Andrew Whyment) tells Julie (Katy Cavanagh) that he has spoken to Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) and got an assurance from her that she doesn't fancy him anymore. Still anxious to stake her claim, Julie tells Fiz that she and Kirk ar going on a romantic night out. Fiz couldn’t be more relieved at the thought of having the house to herself for the night.

Elsewhere Harry (Jack Ellis) invites Liz (Beverly Callard) out for a drink but she refuses, while Carla gives Rosie (Helen Flanagan) a designer bag in a bid to buy her silence.

This episode of Coronation Street is written by Jan McVerry and directed by Ian Bevitt. the producer is Steve Frost.

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