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March 7 2022

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Abi's Off the Rails, Again

Abi orders more drugs as she struggles with Seb’s birthday. Kevin and Jack return from holiday, confiding in Debbie, Kevin says he wants to talk to Abi and hopes they can patch things up. But returning home he finds Abi and Dean cosy on the sofa, high on drugs and alcohol. Kevin orders Abi to pack her things and get out.
While she’s in the bathroom, Dean steals Kevin’s garage keys. Abi races over to the garage to find Dean revving a customer’s car. She leaps in the passenger seat and makes a grab for the key, but Dean’s too quick and they’re soon careering down a country road in the stolen car. As Abi doubles over in pain, Dean stops the car. She crouches by the side of the road in agony, but to Abi’s horror, Dean leaps back in and speeds off.
Abi calls for an ambulance but her phone dies. Abi surveys the empty road in pain and fear. Exhausted and in a state of shock, Abi lets herself into No.13. Assuming her to be drunk, Debbie tells her she wants her out by the end of the day. Tyrone opens up the garage and is shocked to find a customer’s car has been stolen. Seeing her with a bag of booze, Tyrone suggests she had something to do with it.
As Abi packs frantically, Tyrone calls, telling her that if they don’t retrieve the stolen car, the business is finished. Spotting a BMW, Abi forms a plan and calls Dean. Abi meets Dean at his lock-up and while he inspects the BMW, Abi calls the police to report the original stolen car. However when Dean overhears her call, it looks like Abi is in danger! Having heard about the stolen car from Tyrone, a concerned Toyah calls Abi’s phone, a paramedic answers and explains that Abi’s been involved in an accident. Toyah arrives at the hospital. Abi is woken by the sound of two police officers banging on the front door. Having shown the officers out, Abi goes to score more drugs.

Lydia Will Get Ya

Adam does his best to convince the officers that Lydia cloned his credit card, bought a phone and sent the texts.
At the factory, Lydia tells Sarah how Adam forced his way into her house, trashed the place. Sarah’s horrified.
Adam explains the situation to Imran, but when a client announces he’s taking his business elsewhere after damning online reviews, Imran’s concerned. Adam’s horrified to hear he’s been reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority and could be struck off. He tells Imran he’s going to step down while he clears his name. Lydia tells Adam that she hasn’t finished with him yet!

Chess Mates

In a bid to bolster Sam’s confidence, Roy arranges for him to play Brian at chess.
Nick’s concerned to learn Sam’s fallen behind with his school work while focussing on chess. Leanne tells him to go easy but Nick puts his foot down, telling an upset Sam he’s not to play for a while. Nick admits to Gail that he’s worried Sam is using chess as a distraction so he doesn’t have to think about his Mum’s death.
When Brian enthuses about Sam’s talent for chess, Leanne reaches a decision. Leanne makes out that Sam’s got an after school club, Nick’s pleased to think he’s mingling with kids his own age. In the cafe, Leanne watches as Roy plays chess with Sam.

Gary's Past is Catching Up

When Gary questions Kelly as to where she was until the early hours, she makes out she was running as it helps her to relax.
Kelly visits her Mum, revealing to Simon how she’s caring for Laura, attending school and cramming in shifts at the barbers. Simon urges her to talk to Gary and Maria but Kelly refuses.
In order to focus on her council campaign, Maria tells Kelly she needs to increase her shifts at the barbers. Kelly wonders how she’s going to fit in visits to her Mum. Simon’s concerned when Kelly takes a call from her Mum to say she’s fallen.
Maria’s furious when Kelly fails to turn up for work. Simon realises it’s time to tell Gary and Maria the truth. As Kelly tends to her Mum, they’re interrupted by Gary. As Kelly admits what’s going on, how will Gary and Maria respond?
Laura announces she intends to hire a PI to track down Rick so she can get her hands on his money for Kelly. In a bid to scupper her plan, Gary tells Laura that he’ll sort a PI. Meeting up with Lenny, Gary explains he wants him to pretend to track down Rick but make no progress whatsoever. Laura and Gary meet with the PI. Laura explains that she’s trying to track down Rick and Gary was the last person to see him alive. Gary sweats as the PI quizzes him about his relationship with Rick.

Daisy's in the Mix

In the Rovers, Daisy shows Amy the anti-spiking lids she ordered to fit over the top of a drink. Amy’s impressed, while Daniel masks his unease. Meanwhile  Daisy’s thrilled by Daniel’s show of commitment when he suggests they book a holiday.
Nicky approaches Daisy and explains that she’s looking for Daniel. Daisy’s unnerved and lies to Nicky, making out Daniel has moved down south, before deleting a voicemail message on his phone from Nicky.
Nicky finds Daniel at school and reveals she got fed up with Lytham, decided to return to Weatherfield and has applied for a teaching assistant role. Daniel’s delighted and agrees to meet for a drink. Daniel introduces Nicky to Daisy. Nicky reveals they’ve already met and Daisy told her he’d moved down south!

Glory's History Swerve

"When Glory’s nursery ask for a selection of family photos, Michael’s annoyed to discover Aggie has removed the photo of Grace from his bag, convinced that Grace will one day return.
Michael asserts that Glory deserves to have her Mum in her life and he intends to track Grace down and invite her to Glory’s birthday party. As Michael scours the internet Ed and Aggie realise all they can do is hope that Grace sticks to her side of the bargain and stays away.
When Michael announces that he’s given up the search for Grace, Ed and Aggie share a look of relief. Ronnie suggests they hire the bistro for Glory’s first birthday.

Emma's Risky Business

Having met in a hotel bar, Emma and Jon enjoy each other’s company. But when Jon suggests they head for the Rovers, Emma panics.

Compiled by Andrea McGowan
Glenda Young - Blogging away merrily at Flaming Nora
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