Episode 5688 (9th February 2004)

Plot
Steve drives Tracy to the hospital. Roy insists on accompanying her, much to her irritation. Cilla sourly confirms to Fiz that she's going to give Rita back all her money, including costs. Blanche tries to dissuade Hayley from coming to the hospital with the Barlows, but Hayley is determined to be a part of the event. Rita considers selling the Kabin to Foxes, a chain of newsagents. Tracy pleads with Steve to tell Roy the truth and to be with her at their child's birth. Steve stands by as Roy pushes Tracy into the hospital. He comes to a decision and drives off. Gail invites Maria to stay at the house with Nick, as she'll be away for the night. Deirdre and Blanche are resentful that Roy is with Tracy for the birth. They are stunned when Hayley blurts out that as Tracy's husband he has every right to be there. Tommy's delighted when he sees Katy with Karl, thinking Martin has a rival. Sarah has food poisoning so Todd goes to the gig with Katy and Karl. Tracy gives birth to a girl, weighing 6 pounds 4 oz. An overwhelmed Roy cuts the cord. Immediately after giving birth, Tracy calls Steve to tell him he has a daughter and asks him to just come and see them for five minutes.

Regular cast

 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Cilla Brown - Wendi Peters
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Norris Cole - Malcolm Hebden
 * Ciaran McCarthy - Keith Duffy
 * Katy Harris - Lucy-Jo Hudson
 * Todd Grimshaw - Bruno Langley
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Ghadie
 * Nick Tilsley - Adam Rickitt
 * Chesney Brown - Sam Aston
 * Tommy Harris - Thomas Craig

Guest cast

 * Jean Frank - Andrea Davy
 * Karl Foster - Chris Finch