Episode 5690 (11th February 2004)

Plot
Roy and Hayley make preparations for the baby to come home that day. Roy gets a banker's draft for Tracy's outstanding payment of £15,000. Steve tells Karen that all he's interested in is being Mr and Mrs McDonald again. Blanche and Deirdre go to see Tracy at the hospital. Tracy has distanced herself from the baby, and Blanche leaves in disgust. Deirdre pleads with Tracy, as one mother to another, to give her baby a chance. Tracy and Deirdre arrive home with the baby. Tracy asks for some time alone to think things through. Nick and Maria decide to buy a place instead of rent. Gail offers to let Maria move in, so that they can save for a deposit. Todd is stunned to hear that Karl is gay. Roy and Hayley go to see Tracy to collect the baby, armed with the final payment. Tracy asks for more time, which they reluctantly allow her after the ensuing argument wakes the baby up. The Croppers are on Tracy's doorstep, grief-stricken and certain that Tracy has backed out of the deal. Tracy opens the door, takes the money and steeling herself, hands over the baby. The Croppers are full of joy, whilst Tracy, unseen by them, breaks down and sobs.

Regular cast

 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Jean Frank - Andrea Davy
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Ghadie
 * Nick Tilsley - Adam Rickitt
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Martin Platt - Sean Wilson
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Karen McDonald - Suranne Jones
 * Katy Harris - Lucy-Jo Hudson
 * Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley
 * Sarah Platt - Tina O'Brien
 * Bethany Platt - Amy and Emily Walton
 * Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy

Guest cast

 * Karl Foster - Chris Finch