Episode 6513 (16th March 2007)

Plot
Deirdre's decided that she can't just ignore her misgivings about Tracy and takes matters into her own hands by asking Gail about David's supposed "nightmares". When Gail reveals that he doesn't seem at all affected by the impending trial, Deirdre's perturbed.

Her fears only grow when Steve challenges Tracy's claim that she rowed with Charlie because he wouldn't let her leave, when he reveals to Deirdre that Stubbs had bragged that he was about to throw her out on the day of the murder. Tracy is furious that Deirdre's been snooping around and Deirdre's shocked when she's viciously berated by her daughter. Tracy's outburst only serves to heighten Deirdre's distrust of her.

Meanwhile, Paul's arrived home and Carla's relieved that he's safe but wants answers. She assures her husband that his secret's safe and makes him promise not to keep anything from her again. Later in the pub, the Connors make a concerted effort to play down Paul's disappearance to Michelle.

Elsewhere, Claire and Casey seem to be growing closer, and Violet receives good news from the hospital when she's told that there's still a chance that she can conceive.

Also, Leanne continues to flash her cash and brag about the perks of her highly paid job.

Regular cast

 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Paul Connor - Sean Gallagher
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Ryder
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Smith
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Kelly Crabtree - Tupele Dorgu
 * Joanne Jackson - Zaraah Abrahams
 * Wiki Dankowska - Wanda Opalinska
 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Sean Tully - Antony Cotton
 * Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt
 * David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Claire Peacock - Julia Haworth
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard

Guest cast

 * Casey Carswell - Zoë Henry