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Monday 21 September UK airing week of 14 September

CAN DEV AND ASHA SEE EYE TO EYE? After speaking to Aadi and being advised by Nina, Asha decides to sit down with Dev and try and clear the air. But she is not impressed when he opens the laptop and presents her with a spreadsheet of how much it would cost her and Corey to live together
DAVID IS SUSPICIOUS OF RAY’S MOTIVES David is pleased when Ray says he can stay at the hotel as long as he likes but his gratitude turns to suspicion when Ray offers to ask a developer mate of his to buy the house off David for full asking price.
BILLY’S NEWS UPSETS PAUL At Mary’s suggestion, she and Billy call at the police station to find out if the body was definitely Kel’s. When Billy reveals that a body was found in the canal and he suspects it might be that of Kel, Paul’s distraught and heads out leaving Billy worried.
PAUL PUTS ON A BRAVE FACE Whilst Bernie is delighted that Kel has died Billy finds Paul drinking in Victoria Gardens and despite his bravado can see that he is struggling with the news
IT’S A GOOD DAY FOR TOYAH BUT A SAD DAY FOR LEANNE The doctor breaks the news to Leanne and Steve that they’ve had to up Oliver’s sedation again as his seizures are beyond their control and life support is the only thing keeping him alive. Toyah and Imran are overjoyed when Karen says she will recommend them to the fostering panel. But their joy turns to sadness when Nick calls from the hospital with Oliver’s news. Leanne tells Nick, Steve and Tracy that she’ll do whatever it takes, but she’ll never give up on her son.

Tuesday 22 September

CAN DEBBIE AND ABI MAKE AMENDS? Kevin sets off with Jack to an athletics event and suggests to Abi and Debbie they take the opportunity to get to know each other. Sally tells Debbie that Abi is a good person and loves Kevin, unaware that Abi is on the phone to Peter telling him all she can think about is getting a fix. Debbie apologises to Abi and suggests they start again.
IT’S A DAY OF MIXED EMOTIONS FOR STEVE AND LEANNE Steve and Leanne are pleased when the consultant reveals that a specialist from another hospital is coming over to assess Oliver and give a second opinion. Having done some research on the internet, Nick tells a thrilled Leanne about a hospital in Germany where they can treat people with Oliver’s condition. But their hope is short lived when the consultant breaks the news to Steve and Leanne that having obtained a second opinion, unfortunately it has only confirmed that Oliver will never be able to breathe unaided and the time has come to talk about switching off his life support.
PAUL AND BILLY GET VISIT FROM THE POLICE A police officer calls round and, having confirmed that the body was indeed that of Kel, asks Paul a series of questions. When Paul asserts that he’s not surprised Kel was murdered, the officer points out that he never said he was.
ELSEWHERE Undertaker George Shuttleworth calls at the Rovers and apologises to Mary for being short with her earlier. Mary remains frosty but Emma can tell she’s taken a shine to him.

Wednesday 23 September

DAVID A downcast David tells Sally that after a visit from a structural engineer, it would seem that he’s responsible for the hole in the garden and it’ll cost at least £20k to fix. When Shona admits how much she enjoyed her night with David, Nina urges her to tell him. David realises he has no choice but to sell.
LEANNE AND STEVE LOOK FOR ANSWERS ABROAD Her shock turning to anger, Leanne accuses the consultant of giving up on Oliver and announces that she’s found a hospital in Germany that will be able to treat him. Leanne and Steve facetime the doctor in Germany and Steve is concerned when Leanne plays down the severity of Oliver’s case. Leanne won’t listen and is delighted when the doctor says he will treat Oliver.
ABI COMES CLEAN In the corner shop, Abi comes clean and explains to Debbie how she stole some morphine from the hospital after her accident, it reignited her drug addiction and Peter is simply trying to help her. How will she react?
SHONA HAS SOME NEWS FOR DAVID When David reveals he’s selling the house, Sarah’s gutted, pointing out the kids will be too. Shona calls at No.8 and on Nina’s advice, tells David how much she liked being with him the other night and how she feels ready to move back in with him. Will he agree?
ELSEWHERE When Billy tentatively asks Paul what makes him think Kel has been murdered and if he had anything to do with it, Paul becomes angry and defensive. Adam persuades Daniel to join him at the flat tomorrow evening for an online pub quiz.d

Thursday 24 September

BILLY’S SUSPICIONS ANGER PAUL Craig calls at the flower shop flat and confirms that they’re not looking for anyone in connection with Kel’s death as it was accidental. Billy’s relief is evident and Paul watches him, hurt and angry to realise that Billy seriously thought he’d murdered Kel.
TRACY WANTS STEVE TO BE HONEST WITH LEANNE A downbeat Steve tells Tracy and Emma about the £500,000 needed for Oliver’s treatment in Germany. Promising that she’ll come up with some fundraising ideas, Emma heads off to work. But Tracy insists Steve talk to Leanne about the fact she played down Oliver’s symptoms. Will he agree? At Steve’s insistence Leanne calls the doctor and gives a truthful account of Oliver’s condition.
WILL ABI TELL KEVIN THE TRUTH? Abi tells Peter about her conversation with Debbie and her insisting she comes clean to Kevin. Debbie suggests she take Jack out to give Abi and Kevin some time on their own. As Kevin and Abi wait for their takeaway lunch in Speed Daal, a jittery Abi plucks up the courage and announces that she’s got something to tell him.

Friday 25 September

Part 1

HOW WILL KEVIN TAKE THE NEWS? Abi falteringly admits to Kevin how she stole some morphine from the hospital, she didn’t take it but she’s been fighting her addiction demons ever since. How will he react?
KIRK IS CONCERNED ABOUT DANIEL’S NEW FRIEND Daniel’s delighted to bump into Nicky outside the Kabin. When Kirk spots Daniel enjoying a drink with Nicky, he worries that Daniel has got a new girlfriend, knowing that Beth will be furious. When Kirk points out Nicky, Craig recognises her but can’t quite place her. When Kirk comes over Daniel steers Nicky away asking her to come back to his but she insists she has a client to see.
ELSEWHERE Shona calls at No.8 and announces that she’d like to move back in as soon as possible. David promises to speak to Aaron and rips up the house sale contract. Emma makes the customers vote on whether she should do a dance-off or a sponsored silence. She’s peeved to realise the silence option is proving most popular.

Part 2

ABI’S PARENTING SKILLS HIT THE WRONG NOTE Abi continues to struggle to make amends with Kevin but her attempts at helping Jack backfire when she tells Jack to tackle bullies giving him a hard time at school and he attacks Hope. Kevin makes it clear he doesn’t trust her parenting. Convinced she has blown it with Kevin, Abi goes into self destruct mode and takes a bottle of whiskey into the Rovers yard.
DANIEL STRUGGLES TO KEEP THINGS PLATONIC WITH NICKY Daniel insists to Kirk and Adam that Nicky is just a friend. But neither are convinced. Daniel’s pleased when Nicky turns up at his flat with sandwiches for their lunch and tells Daniel there’s a job going at her aunt’s B&B in Lytham if she could only clear her enormous debts. Thanking Daniel for helping her to dream again, Nicky leans in closer will Daniel be able to resist?
NICK COMES THROUGH FOR LEANNE As Emma recruits sponsors for her silence, Leanne fears they will never raise enough cash to fund the German treatment. Leanne’s overwhelmed when Nick offers to sell his shares in Underworld to raise cash for Oliver’s treatment, unaware of the secret he is keeping about his son.

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