Episode 8260 (18th November 2013)

Plot
Nick calms down and apologises to Simon for shouting at him. Simon understands but is upset. Brian is late for the meeting and blames it on a meeting at school. Leanne gets Tina to take Simon so she can talk honestly with Nick. He says he's fine but then snaps at Gloria for minor reasons. Sally is pleased to discover she has sewn the most knickers and is therefore in the lead in the Employee of the Month stakes, with Beth second and Fiz third. Fiz doesn't know how Beth is beating her as she never works hard. The meeting with the foster agent, Trudy Michaelson, goes well despite Brian's lateness. Brian privately admits to Trudy that despite wanting to make Julie, his heart isn't in it and he hates children. Trudy tells him she'll have to refuse them as foster parents and if Julie asks why she will be honest with her. Peter isn't happy when Tina tells him what happened between Nick and Simon. Carla thinks he should leave it but Peter says he'll deal with it. Nick insists that he continue to handle important bistro matters. Stella worries that looking after Nick is too big a job for Leanne. Anna cooks dinner for Izzy, Faye and Grace and tries to find out whether they skipped dance practice. She tells them about Mary's accusation but they deny it. Nick is annoyed to hear Gail and Leanne agreeing that he shouldn't be working. Fiz bets Beth £10 she will win Employee of the Month. Sinead refuses to supply Beth with more knickers. Julie is walking on air, confident she and Brian will be accepted. Faye is embarrassed that Anna accused her and Grace. Anna regrets telling her what Mary said, but Izzy isn't sure. Peter warns Nick and Leanne he'll take Simon off them if Nick has another episode.

Regular cast

 * Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
 * Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
 * Leanne Tilsley - Jane Danson
 * Gloria Price - Sue Johnston
 * Stella Price - Michelle Collins
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Brian Packham - Peter Gunn
 * Marcus Dent - Charlie Condou
 * Julie Carp - Katy Cavanagh
 * Tina McIntyre - Michelle Keegan
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Izzy Armstrong - Cherylee Houston
 * Fiz Stape - Jennie McAlpine
 * Beth Tinker - Lisa George
 * Sally Webster - Sally Dynevor
 * Anna Windass - Debbie Rush
 * Faye Windass - Ellie Leach
 * Gail McIntyre - Helen Worth
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Sinead Tinker - Katie McGlynn

Guest cast

 * Trudy Michaelson - Christine Brennan
 * Grace Piper - Ella-Grace Gregoire

Places

 * Coronation Street
 * Rovers Return Inn - Public bar
 * 6 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
 * 7 Coronation Street - Hallway/stairs (seen through front entrance)
 * Underworld
 * Nick's Bistro
 * 9a Rosamund Street - Living room/kitchen
 * Victoria Street