Episode 6724 (6th January 2008)

Plot
Maria is in shock as she stares at Liam’s lifeless body below her. Unable to find a route down to him, she calls out for help but to no avail. Desperate and terrified that the situation is only going to get worse - she sets off to get help. Maria journeys back in the darkness across treacherous terrain and finally arrives at the hotel, where she frantically tells reception to call the Mountain Rescue Team before dissolving into tears.

As John goes to work on saving his relationship, Fiz can’t help but soften towards him as she's reminded of all the happy times they spent together and as he leans in to kiss her she responds. When Becky sees what’s going on she’s incredulous but as Fiz babbles excuses Rosie walks in and the pain of John’s betrayal floods back to her. Remembering how much he’s hurt her, and feeling humiliated, Fiz walks out, telling a confused John that if he loves her, he'll let her go - he's hurt her too deeply. She gathers all her strength to tell him that it’s over before closing the door on him and shutting him out for good.

Over at the Rovers, Michelle senses that Ryan is getting suspicious about the stalker and tells him the police have caught him. Ryan’s delighted and fires a million questions at Michelle, whose web of lies is getting more and more elaborate.

Elsewhere, Jason apologises to Becky for his outburst and is frustrated when he finally receives a message from Sarah telling him to come to Italy to apologise and sort things out.

Also, Dan is annoyed when Harry forces him to apologise to Blanche and revokes her ban.

Regular cast

 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Smith
 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * John Stape - Graeme Hawley
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Ryan Connor - Ben Thompson
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Harry Mason - Jack Ellis
 * Dan Mason - Matthew Crompton
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Amy Barlow - Amber Chadwick
 * Sarah Grimshaw - Tina O'Brien
 * Chesney Battersby-Brown - Sam Aston

Guest cast

 * Hotel manager - Jason Furnival
 * Receptionist - Anne Hornby
 * Chris - Matthew Wait
 * Ali - Heather Peace
 * Dave - Keith Newby