Episode 7059 (20th April 2009)

Plot
Luke's left red-faced after the mask stunt as Tony fumes at him, explaining the painful connotations of the mask for Maria. Luke apologises but counters that Tony went too far hiring a PI and sacks him for gross misconduct. Outraged, Tony meets with the PI to look over Luke's finances, determined to find something that will ruin him. Discovering that Luke's stretched himself to the limit in buying the factory, Tony threatens to stop all Underworld orders from his catalogue business if Luke doesn't reinstate him.

Meanwhile, Tony visits Maria to check if she's okay following Luke’s prank. Breaking down, Maria admits there's more to her mood and confesses that she cancelled her scan as she was terrified to go alone. Tony's quick to step in, offering to accompany her next time. But while Tony's busy comforting Maria, he forgets about his date with Natasha.

Tara tells Dev that she wants to preserve their relationship through photographs and suggests they pose naked for each other. Dev agrees and strips off for the shoot but when it's Tara's turn to pose, Justin the photographer is conveniently called away. Dev remains oblivious as Tara continues to plot her revenge.

Steve's not keen on Amy visiting Tracy in prison, but Becky warns him that lying to Amy will do more harm than good.

Darryl decides to sack Teresa but when she gives him a belated birthday present, he changes his mind. Incensed, Minnie resigns.

In the Rovers, Jack and Connie discuss Vera and take a moment to acknowledge the loss of their respective partners. Connie gives Jack her number, hoping they'll meet again.

Regular cast

 * Tony Gordon - Gray O'Brien
 * Luke Strong - Craig Kelly
 * Michelle Connor - Kym Marsh
 * Maria Connor - Samia Smith
 * Deirdre Barlow - Anne Kirkbride
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Tara Mandal - Ayesha Dharker
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
 * Betty Williams - Betty Driver
 * Poppy Morales - Sophiya Haque
 * Darryl Morton - Jonny Dixon
 * Teresa Bryant - Karen Henthorn
 * Colin Grimshaw - Edward de Souza
 * Minnie Chandra - Poppy Jhakra
 * Natasha Blakeman - Rachel Leskovac
 * Connie Rathbone - Rita May
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles

Guest cast

 * Justin Turner - Ralph Gassmann
 * Mary Taylor - Patti Clare
 * Private Investigator - John Branwell