Episode 8238 (18th October 2013)

Plot
Hayley apologises for springing this on Roy but she could think of no way of building up to it. Roy wants to know why she would take herself away quicker than time would normally allow. He thinks it’s due to seeing Jayne Rayner’s condition but she denies that, telling him that it’s been on her mind for some time. Before they can talk further, they are interrupted by Fiz and Tyrone, wanting to know how Blackpool went. Roy tries to use the diversion as an excuse not to talk further with Hayley but Fiz thinks she is tired and they leave. Hayley asks Anna to remain after her shift is over so that she and Roy can continue to talk. Alone in the flat, she tells Roy she has been thinking about this matter for a long time. Roy is hurt that even when they were enjoying themselves, she was thinking of taking herself away from him. Hayley insists that by taking her own life while she is still herself, Roy will not have to suffer seeing her either in pain or drugged. Furious, he tells her that he treasures every single extra second with her. They again interrupted when Anna has to leave and Roy uses this excuse to attend to the cafe where Gail and Audrey are discussing David, unaware that he spotted them at the table and left hastily. Hayley forces the issue and asks the customers to leave, telling them they are closing early. Their argument continues as Roy accuses her of being a hypocrite – she once prevented him from suicide and now she wants to do the same. Fiz and Tyrone hear of the incident at the cafe. Fiz wants to go round but Tyrone tells her to leave them alone. Roy and Hayley have reached no compromise and he walks out of the café. Fiz and Tyrone see this and go to see Hayley who admits they have had a row but won’t say why. David meets Roy sat by the canal. David tells Roy how his own life is ruined and he has nothing left. Roy listens and returns to the cafe where he tells Hayley that he understands what she wants but she is still wrong. Upset at his lack of support and at breakling point, she walks out and goes to No. 9 where she asks to stay for a few days.

Regular cast

 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Gail McIntyre - Helen Worth
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Anna Windass - Debbie Rush
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Lomas
 * Fiz Stape - Jennie McAlpine
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall

Guest cast
None

Places

 * Coronation Street exterior
 * Rovers Return Inn - Public
 * 9 Coronation Street - Back room/kitchen and hallway
 * Rosamund Street
 * Victoria Street
 * Roy's Rolls
 * 16a Victoria Street - Living room/kitchen
 * Weatherfield Canal

Notable dialogue
Hayley Cropper: "It’s battered and scarred and tired but I fought for this body." Roy Cropper: "Have I ever done anything but cherish it?"